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.

Unique festival of Muong people in the highlands of Hoa Binh

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Every spring, the opening ceremony took place vibrantly throughout 4 major Muong areas of Hoa Binh province. The people of Muong village jubilantly opened the meeting with the desire of a peaceful and prosperous life.

Stride walking with the genome z

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Young people in the UK are striding together on trails - the new trend of the young generation of Gen Z, who are looking for pleasures to connect the community in a healthy way.

"Spring, spring is back"

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"Spring spring, spring has come/Is there any more joy than spring comes" - It is a song in the famous song "Spring" composed by musician Nguyen Ngoc Thien in 1995.

The meal when returning to the city is still warm at home

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Back to the city, almost every worker brought food and vegetables. Because they try to save money, save time after Tet holiday.

A slice of memory of the heart of Cho Lon

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“This book is just a slice of the life of Cho Lon area with rich reality. The author wishes to be able to share with readers the knowledge gained from many documents and interviews with bold feelings and memories of today's large market residents ” - Journalist, writer Pham Cong The essay talks about his latest book - "There was a time in Cho Lon" (PhuongnamBook, the National Cultural Publishing House published in January 2025).

Road to the city full of flowers

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I texted Tet to Hoang and asked, "What is your most desired thing in the new year?". Hoang texted: "I just hope to have the simplest job."

Poetry page: Spring

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The first week of working after Tet holiday, is also the boot of festive season, spring travel. New season, live with a new spirit. The new world opens from the familiar path, memories of memory in each expectation. He meets people, people meet nature. And love and creativity. A wandering trail of Vietnam. "Spring in poetry/ poetry in spring" (Violet Gartenlichta).

Close the spring journey to open new pages

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"Trade Union - Spring 2025 Journey" closed to open for union members and workers of new pages of a year with many hope.

Tran Temple - Spiritual destination and traditional national education

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Tran Temple belongs to Tuc Mac village, Loc Vuong ward, Nam Dinh city is one of the historical sites with long -standing traditional cultural values. Experiencing many repair and renovation, so far Tran Temple has become a spiritual destination, attracting a lot of visitors here every year, especially in the spring.

Digital conversion journey - Enhancing the festival, preserving heritage

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In recent years, the application of technology in management and implementation of traditional festivals has become an indispensable trend, bringing many utilities and outstanding convenience. From a festival that has faced many inadequacies in the organization, management and service of tourists, the Huong Pagoda Festival has transformed strongly thanks to the support of technology, creating a breakthrough in the work. Preserving traditional values ​​combined with modern effects.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be able to stop

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Cristiano Ronaldo is not affected by age. Time has not been able to do anything to blunt his sharpness, to curb the desire to compete in him, to slow down the motivation of relentless places in him.

Cua Nguyen Thi Truc started conquering the tournaments in 2025

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The No. 1 female crab of Vietnam sports Nguyen Thi Tru has returned after Tet holiday. She started to conquer the important tournaments of Vietnam Bike in 2025 with many prospects.

When the wallet becomes a touch screen

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The strong development of technology has changed the habit of using cash and credit cards significantly. More and more young people abandon traditional wallets to switch to using electronic wallets on smartphones.

Vehicles that make dreams come true

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"Trade union trips have turned their dreams to return to their parents and relatives on Tet holiday and return to working in accordance with our regulations into reality," said Le Thi Khuyen, workers in Thang Long Industrial Park did not hide Tears were moved when sharing about the journey from Hanoi to Thanh Hoa, from Thanh Hoa back to Hanoi.

Short story: Color of fire

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Writer Vo Thi Xuan Ha was invited to be a member of the preliminary jury of the contest "Literary composition on the theme of workers and trade unions 2021 - 2023" organized by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor in coordination with the Writers' Association, and implemented by Lao Dong Newspaper. She also directly participated in the delegation of writers on a field trip to Khe Cham coal mine (Quang Ninh). From the realities of life and work of mine workers, writer Vo Thi Xuan Ha sent to Lao Dong Newspaper the work that she had cherished for nearly 2 years. We would like to respectfully introduce to readers the short story "Color of Fire".