Weekend LaoDong

New literary perspective through " chatting with daffodils and..."

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The book "A Talking to the Water Fairy and..." by Nguyen Huy Thiep includes important essay pieces written by writer Nguyen Huy Thiep during the time of the literary debate about him (1988 - 1992).

Director Dinh Tuan Vu: Revolutionary war films spread patriotism and national pride

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After the "Tunnels: The Sun in the dark", the movie "Rain Rain" will hit the theater on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution successfully and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. War films are expected to redefine the box office market.

Workers' Month - the golden time to honor and support workers

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Ms. Ninh Thi Loan - a worker at Hanoi Urban Environment Company Limited was present at the Vietnam - Soviet Friendship Cultural Palace early to attend the Launching Ceremony of Workers' Month and Action Month on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (OSH) in 2025. She is the representative of nearly 5,000 workers of the Company who responded to the Launching Ceremony.

Where knowledge sprouts in the midst of the great depression

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In the midst of a vast, peaceful valley in Bac Phong commune, Cao Phong district (Hoa Binh), Meddom Park - Heritage Park of Vietnamese Scientists appears as an open book, telling untold stories about the intelligence and silent contributions of Vietnamese scientists.

Main striker Vi Thi Nhu Quynh and her mark in the Asian playground

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Snooker Vi Thi Nhu Quynh has had her first individual title in the continental playground after making her mark at the 2025 Asian Women's Club Volleyball Championship. This is something she has been waiting for for many years in her professional playing career.

Sous vide and the role of technology in modern cuisine

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A package of food in a vacuum-sealed plastic bag is placed in a clear glass jar filled with hot water and in the corner of the jar is a tool that looks like a curling iron. Just like that, the food is cooked and the dish is completed without using a stove. That is the modern method of sous vide cooking.

Visit Linh Tien Temple, the capital's Taoist worship center

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Linh Tien Temple is located in Cao Xa village, Duc Thuong commune, Hoai Duc district, Hanoi. This is an important place for Taoist monks to practice. Currently, the temple still preserves valuable artifacts proving the uniqueness of the relic through the ups and downs of time.

Memories of Beauty in Paintings and Sculptures by Katsumi Mukai

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There have been large-sized sculptures displayed at the Flamingo Dai Lai space (Vinh Phuc). This is not the first time Japanese artist Katsumi Mukai has come to Vietnam, but his 3-month stay (July - October 2024) here has resulted in a solo exhibition of paintings and sculptures, currently on display at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (Hanoi).

The Outpost CEO Ariel Pham: Art starts from very small things

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Officially launched to the public on November 29, 2022, after 2 years of operation, The Outpost art space - operating as a small-scale private museum model - has left more or less its mark on the art community in Vietnam. Lao Dong Newspaper had a conversation with CEO Ariel Pham - founder of The Outpost, to share practical experiences from the position of CEO of this art center.

Following the unique rivers: Da River - the proud river

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In Vietnam, among the proud rivers, only the Da River is famous for eternity in the saying: "All rivers flow to the East, only the Da River flows to the North." That means, all rivers flow to the East, only the Da River flows to the North.

Poetry Page: Slow Love

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Slow living is a concept mentioned and discussed as a wish for a spiritually rich life to feel the subtlety and happiness from simple things.The industrial pace of life makes many people eat fast, live in a hurry, become mechanical, even program emotions.
Slow love is not only for love, it is a way of living carefully to love every beauty of a book, a piece of music or a promise that is awaited as a motivation for life.
Winter is the season of slow love when the year comes to an end and Christmas begins in the wish of reunion.

Lost in the dream of slow travel

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On luxury trains, every step is a refined experience, where the journey is the destination, bringing endless peace and romance to passengers.

Living in a small "matchbox" apartment

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To survive in big cities with high living costs, many young Asians accept living in apartments as small as “matchboxes,” according to an article on CNA.

Backpacking in Dong Van in the cold windy season

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Returning to the northernmost part of the country after many years but not in the bustling spring, this time I came to the rocky plateau on the early winter days with cold winds and fog everywhere.

A traditional wedding in Ladakh - India's little Tibet

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Surprised to receive an invitation to attend a wedding of a local in Ladakh (India), the Vietnamese delegation immediately nodded in agreement for this rare opportunity.

Nguyen Anh Minh: Many motivations to strive with golf

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Golfer Nguyen Anh Minh has received a full scholarship for 4 years in the US. For professional golfers, this is a worthy result for this talented but humble guy.

The Story of Diego Maradona and the City of Naples

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November 25th marked the 4th anniversary of the death of the legendary Diego Maradona. Time flies, but the story of El Diego has no end. Let's take a deeper look at one of the aspects of the Argentine legend's life, his attachment to the city of Naples (Italy), through an article by Joseph Sullivan in Forbes magazine.

2 outstanding works at the 7th National Book Awards

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At the 7th National Book Awards, two works "Gia Dinh - Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City: Long Mile of History (1698 - 2020)" and "The Teacher" were highly appreciated, had good content quality, and had a strong influence in society.

Following the unique rivers: Quay Son - the wandering river through Vietnam

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Rivers in Vietnam usually originate from somewhere far away and then find their way to the East Sea in Vietnam's territorial waters. Except for the Quay Son River, a wandering river with a very strange course, passing by and then leaving again.

The rise of Vietnamese and Asian beauty

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The victory of Miss Vietnam Huynh Thi Thanh Thuy at Miss International 2024 has extended the series of achievements of Asian beauty at international competitions.