Vietnamese hand embroidery

Last update Nov 4, 2023 in Cultures and history
Vietnamese hand embroidery
Vietnamese hand embroidery is a 700-year-old tradition. Usually, tiny threads are used to create brightly colored pictures on cloth. It is a popular extracurricular activity for young girls in high school together with cooking and sewing.
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French souvenirs in Vietnamese cuisine

Last update Feb 28, 2021 in Gastronomy
French souvenirs in Vietnamese cuisine
Due to cultural contact, many French dishes were ‘Vietnamized’ and gradually became familiar dishes for the locals.
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Traditional Tet meals in three regions in clay

Last update Feb 21, 2021 in Travel news
Traditional Tet meals in three regions in clay
The clay collection of more than 20 Tet dishes from each region like boiled chicken, banh chung, banh tet are almost like real life.
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3 Vietnamese pho recipes not to be missed in the mountains

Last update Feb 1, 2021 in Gastronomy
3 Vietnamese pho recipes not to be missed in the mountains
A daily treat of ethnic groups in Bac Ha, Muong Khuong, Ha Giang, the 3 new versions of Vietnamese pho in the mountains invite travellers to a very special taste experience.
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The best Vietnamese pho soup, Hanoi pho or Saigon pho?

Last update Dec 23, 2020 in Gastronomy
The best Vietnamese pho soup, Hanoi pho or Saigon pho?
How to distinguish the flavours of Vietnamese pho soup in Hanoi and Saigon? Which is the best? This is a sharing experience of two travellers in Vietnam.
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Vietnam Visa: Green light for the 3rd extension of the visa exemption

Last update Jun 30, 2020 in Travel news
Vietnam Visa: Green light for the 3rd extension of the visa exemption
With this third extension, citizens of 5 countries in Western Europe will benefit from the visa exemption for stays up to 15 days until 2021. 
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Vietnam Visa: extension of the visa exemption for tourists from Western Europe

Last update Jun 30, 2020 in Travel news
Vietnam Visa: extension of the visa exemption for tourists from Western Europe
Vietnam applies the visa exemption to tourists from five European countries from 1 July 2017 until 30 June 2018, valid for a 15 day stay.
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Issuance of the Vietnam e-visa: 80 eligible nationalities

Last update Jun 28, 2020 in Travel news
Issuance of the Vietnam e-visa: 80 eligible nationalities
The issuance of an e-visa for Vietnam is officially applicable to 35 new countries, adding to the list of 46 already eligible countries.
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Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City

Last update Jan 1, 2020 in Travel news
Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City
The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City, an emblematic work of the city, is a must-see for any visit to Saigon.
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