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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bunh - a rustic snack

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A bowl of noodle soup is just for fun, not to be eaten to get full, so it should look relieve and bustling.

Poetry page: August Day

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August comes when there is still Spring in the summer, but it is gradually approaching the Autumn Festival.August and Autumn 2025 will have important events reaching a historic year.And Autumn is always the poetic season, the wedding season in the season of love throughout the seasons.
novelist and playwright Emily Bronte (1818 - 1848), author of "The Wind and Mountains" - a masterpiece of British literature, exclaimed: "Every fallen leaf seems to whisper to me an endless joy, when flying and dancing from the autumn branches".
Now, it's a gentle whisper in love in August!

In the 2025 - 2026 school year, many major policies will be implemented

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2025 marks the moment the country changes after the reorganization, new apparatus, personnel, and operation of the two-level government. In that context, the education sector also operates with the country, setting many tasks, and is greatly expected and entrusted.

Poetry page: The tree of the country

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Before each celebration, many gratitude activities take place; but it will be more meaningful when all gestures are permanent.As the famous British philosopher James Allen (1864 - 1913) affirmed: "There is no more urgent task than responding to gratitude".
The more we admire the will to live of the war invalids overcoming the pain of physical illness, working, contributing, and making the economy.Many beautiful examples of our country.

Grateful to those who have fallen

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Every year, on the occasion of the 27th of July, War Invalids and Martyrs Day, millions of Vietnamese hearts silently move in emotion and gratitude. In every corner of the country, incense sticks are lit up, not only to commemorate and express gratitude but also as a promise that no one will forget. Those who have fallen are a part of the blood of the Fatherland, a vivid memory of a time of bombs and courage.

Ripe longan season by the Ma River

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In the middle of summer, along the hillsides of the border area of the Ma River, farmers are busy harvesting ripe longan.

Union Shelter for Difficult Workers

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On the occasion of the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Trade Union, many union members and workers in difficult circumstances received support to repair and build Trade Union Shelters.

Closing the journey to find a portrait of his father

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In 2025, the 100th anniversary of the birth of martyr Duong Dinh Khuyen - Captain of the Youth Union of Tuong Giang commune (Bac Ninh province), who sacrificed his heroic life in the resistance war against France on August 19, 1953.

Meritorious Artist Tan Nhan: The music we sing always strongly arouses patriotism and national pride

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Singer Tan Nhan has had a long journey with many memorable milestones in his music career since the success of the "Sao Mai" contest in 2005.