The H’mong of Vietnam’s northern mountains are among the few people left in the world who, for the most part, still make their own clothes.
For Vietnamese, wedding is one of three most important things to do all one’s life. Because of the diversify in culture of 54 different ethnic minority groups inhabiting Vietnam, wedding ceremonies are also held differently in different ethnic groups. And Cham people is one of Vietnam ethnic groups have wedding ceremonies held in a special way.
Beautiful crafts can be found in any shops on 36 Hanoi old streets. And here are some of finest products found at L’image - 34 Nha Chung, Hanoi and Art Box -1 &13 Chan Cam, Hanoi.
“It’s not easy to find a convenient cheap restaurant in such a far-flung area of Hanoi as Cau Giay District, but there is. Dep (Beautiful) Restaurant, near the Daewoo Hotel, and it guarantees to satisfy your hunger within 45 minutes.
As pho is the dish of Vietnam’s “national soul”, the creation of a new taste may not be welcomed. However, one Cham gentleman braved the challenge when he opened an ostrich noodle restaurant in Saigon.
The wooden boat gently floated along on the crystal-clear water, taking us into a deep green tunnel composed of trees. The chilly weather, together with bird songs, the scent of wildflowers and the sounds of the oars, took away all our cares.
We live in a part of Hanoi euphemistically called the Old French Quarter and we often see bewildered westerners, maps in hand, searching for vestiges of colonial grandeur. Many old villas remain but a lot are hidden behind tacked-on shop fronts. Some have been turned into glitzy restaurants, and there are crumbling gems that need skilled restoration.
No plasma screen can stand comparison, Pham Hoang Van, teacher at Hanoi Open University, exclaims, standing on the deck of Indochina Sails, panning his camera around, unable to decide what to focus on.
The artist has been traveling everywhere; not until cruising on Ha Long Bay, a piece of World Heritage, does he realize the full beauty of his country.
Although many westerners still imagine Vietnam through the lens of war, it is in reality a country filled with captivating natural beauty and tranquil village life. Its highlands and rainforest regions, far from being devastated, continue to yield new species and team with exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia, and its cuisine is very possibly the most delicious you will ever find. Over two decades have passed since Vietnam was officially united, and in that time it has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds. Today, this gracious and graceful country is an outstanding travel destination.
