Weekend LaoDong

Keeping the soul of writing

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In the days leading up to Tet, just a few lines of typing on the phone, people can immediately have a wish "full of rhyme and meaning" even a pair of complete parallel sentences prepared by artificial intelligence. But amidst that digital rhythm of life, there are still people who quietly grind ink, spread red paper, and keep the slow pace of words.

Binh Vong tiled bridge connects memories of Hanoi's suburban village of scholars

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Amidst the increasingly spreading urban rhythm at the southern gateway of the Capital, Binh Vong village (Thuong Tin commune, Hanoi) still retains the shape of a Northern countryside village with village ponds, ancient communal houses and a curved tiled bridge reflecting the water. Not only is it a rare unique architectural work, Binh Vong tiled bridge is also a community cultural space, a place to preserve memories of a village of scholars, land of outstanding people for centuries.

Full Tet under the Trade Union Shelter

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of spring spreading throughout the small villages of the Mekong Delta, there are simple but solid happinesses being revived under the new corrugated iron roof. For poor workers, the Trade Union Shelter is not just a house, but also a place where worries are put aside to make way for good sleep.

Poet and musician Doan Bong passed away without waiting for Spring to return

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The group of 4 of us, including poet - musician Doan Bong, musician Pham Quang Hien, musician Tran Tuan Nghia and I, often exchange and gather. On January 13, 3 of us gathered to see Doan Bong off to the white clouds of Xu Doai, to his hometown rivers.

Painter Do Ngoc Dung: Pattern of time

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Do Ngoc Dung has reached the "richness" in the true sense of the idiom. He is rich and noble because of his wealth and lifestyle. Born in January, every time the new year comes, painter (HS) Do Ngoc Dung exerts an unexpected vitality of creativity. For more than a decade, he has been one of the few HS who successfully drew zodiac animals and is widely used on newspaper covers and Spring issue magazines.

The wandering place of Chau Nham Lac Lo in Ha Tien

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Among the ten beautiful landscapes of Ha Tien - a land in the far Southwest - was voted in "Ha Tien Tu Dong Ky" - the name of the first collection of Han-language poems by Tao Dan Chieu Anh with engravings printed in 1737 - Chau Nham Lac Lo ranked number one. Because this is truly a natural world in the midst of worldly life.

Dinh - Dan Phuong Pagoda, where the sacred soul of the river and mountain converges

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On the coastal strip of Ninh Binh, Dan Phuong communal house and pagoda is not only an ancient religious architectural work, but also a vibrant cultural space, a stone historical record.

English women's football team and a message from a cleaning bag

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The English women's football team successfully defended their European championship title after a rewarding yet exciting journey.

Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat - the person who conquered the pinnacle of muay at the 2025 World Games

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Athlete Nguyen Tran Duy Nhat returned to the ring. The famous face of muay Vietnam with the nickname "The single most defeated player" is aiming for the highest achievement at the 2025 World Games.

being affectionate and close in each person's memory with "Tieng Cho"

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The essay book "Tieng Cho" by Le Thiet Cuong was published by Tre Publishing House in a minimalist spirit, with only 200 pages, divided into two parts: "Scent of the kitchen" and "Street". The work has a simple look, close to each person's memory.

For students in mountainous areas to get used to a new learning environment

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Preparing for the new school year 2025 - 2026, the Lao Cai Education sector has reviewed and supported parents in completing the admission procedures for their children after implementing the two-level local government.

H'Mong boy lights up community tourism to create livelihoods for Bao Co people

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Leaving the city, where he studied at an art school, Giang A La - a H'Mong boy born in 1996 decided to return to the land of Pa Co (formerly Hang Kia commune, Mai Chau district, the old Hoa Binh province) now in Phu Tho province, starting a community tourism model.

When luxury brands are no longer a destination

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From a success symbol, the brand is now gradually giving way to more authentic and meaningful living experiences. While the global luxury market is cooling down, Southeast Asia has suddenly emerged as a bright spot.

Ha Anh Tuan: If I hold a concert in the US, I will have my record as the most daring singer in Vietnam

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In a conversation with Lao Dong Newspaper, singer Ha Anh Tuan shared about his series of forest planting projects as well as his journey to bring the concert "Sketch A Rose" to the US, many challenges and many interesting things.

drifting in the blue sea of the Caribbean

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During his 27-day journey to explore the United States, the days of drifting on a cruise to explore the Caribbean Sea may have been the most unforgettable experiences.

The story of the brocade gate of the Muong people

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The Muongese Gown with each felt and pattern has quietly conveyed the historical stories of a nation living in the midst of a thousand years.

Joining hands to help students in flooded areas prepare for the new school year

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The flood that occurred on July 22 - 23 caused heavy damage in Nghe An province, in which many schools were destroyed and buried by floodwaters, and the repair was extremely difficult and costly. At this time, the locality really needs the cooperation, help, sharing and support of the whole country to help teachers and students in flooded areas stabilize soon, preparing for the new school year.

People and nature, the threads cannot be separated

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Raising our heads to look at the green trees, bowing down to touch the ground, listening to the wind passing through the gate... we suddenly realized: Nature is not strange, but a part of our own blood, breath.

The statue of goddess Huong Que - the pinnacle of creation art

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In the Champa art heritage treasure trove, the statue of a goddess discovered in Huong Que, Da Nang occupies a very special position.

Paint a dream on a conical hat

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Once a primary school teacher attached to the blackboard with white paint, Ms. Do Thuy Hang (Nghe An) chose to turn to another path, full of challenges but also full of passion, which is painting on conical hats.