Weekend LaoDong

Maintaining the color of Dong Ho paintings

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Mr. Nguyen Huu Qua is one of the last artisans of Dong Ho painting village (Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh), the 500-year-old painting making craft has just been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage that needs urgent protection.

A place to preserve the memories of scents

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Osmotheque in Versailles, France is the world's largest museum of perfume, where experts have restored thousands of ancient recipes to the original. Here, the traditional scents are revived and stored as part of the cultural heritage of humanity.

Reviving cans, reviving dreams

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The entrepreneurial journey of Luong Thanh Nguyen, a Dong Nai boy born in 1992, began with a very coincident moment: Seeing a hat made from a beer can.

Bringing craft villages to the world

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On December 9, UNESCO included Dong Ho folk painting making craft in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage that needs urgent protection not only as an honor but also a reminder of protecting traditional values passed down from ancient times...

Oil trees that keep Ao Ba Om

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Standing in front of the almost square rectangular clay block of Ao Ba Om - a water containing works dug completely by hand - in the mind cannot help but admire.

Houses printed from computers

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From modern residential areas in the US to ancient religious buildings in India, 3D printing is not only changing the way we build, but also opening up huge opportunities for sustainable infrastructure development and cultural preservation.

The M'nong people's bamboo shoot tube infusion

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Dak Nong has the M'nong ethnic group - the earliest immigrant group to appear in the Central Highlands - with heroic personalities, self-respect and no desire to compete. The M'nong have epics, gongs and surprisingly delicious soup made from bamboo shoots, bep leaves and bitter eggplant.

Tien River - the river of lush fruit trees

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The Tien River forms a symmetrical pair with the Hau River. This is the main branch of the Mekong River flowing from Cambodia into Vietnam, strangely symmetrical in that it is a generous river providing water, alluvium, aquatic products, and transportation routes, also creating a prosperous Tien Giang province. But if the Hau River is the milk of rice, the Tien River is the river of lush orchards and bird sanctuaries.

When the city lights up

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When night falls, cities on three different continents offer unique and contrasting nighttime experiences, creating a colorful picture.

Artist FatB - storyteller with violin

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Le Minh Truong, with the stage name FatB, always appears on stage as a storyteller with violin melodies.

“Spatium” - opening up questions about space

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After 2 weeks of opening his workshop directly at the exhibition room, sculptor Luong Van Viet has 2 more weeks to introduce his completed work to the public. The exhibition called “Spatium” with only 1 work in the room has attracted the attention of viewers.

Rekindling the "fire of the profession" of woodblock printing nearly 600 years old in Hai Duong

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Thanh Lieu woodblock printing has been around in Hai Duong for 581 years. However, like most other traditional crafts, Thanh Lieu woodblock printing is also facing the risk of extinction. Thanh Lieu artisans are trying to preserve and continue the craft left by their ancestors.

Poetry page: Spring in three regions

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In the last winter of the East, the New Year comes 10 days like welcoming Spring at the gate. With a busy work schedule that is too full day and night, citizens of civilized cities still need to divide their time for spiritual food. The series of art programs before Tet are always special and are gifts after hours of hard work. As for poetry, it is Spring within us. The country through poetry is so beautiful!

Sustainable development for Vietnamese football

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Vietnam football won the ASEAN Cup 2024, but one tournament cannot say it all. To affirm Vietnam as the number 1 football team in Southeast Asia, we need time and investment.

Inspiration from Vietnamese football

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"The team's competition results have delighted Vietnamese people both at home and abroad, international friends, creating great motivation and inspiration for the entire nation; demonstrating the aspiration to conquer new heights."

Workers prepare to return home for Tet with 0 VND train tickets

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For migrant workers, celebrating Tet in their hometown and reuniting with their loved ones is always a burning desire after a year of hard work. However, due to distance and difficult living conditions, not all workers have money to buy train tickets to return home. Understanding that desire, the Trade Union is taking workers home on 0-dong trains.

Workers' Dream Come True With Free Bus Tickets

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Holding the bus ticket to go home, many workers in Da Nang could not hide their emotions. This Tet At Ty 2025, they will be able to reunite with their families thanks to practical support from the City Labor Federation, dispelling worries about long-distance travel expenses.

Place to preserve Muong cultural identity in Hoa Binh

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More than 50km from the center of Hanoi, there is a Muong village that is still mentioned as a typical address for outstanding community cultural tourism in Hoa Binh.

Tran Thi Bich Thuy: Every journey for me is an exploration

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Bich Thuy's participation in the Professional Women's Volleyball Tournament in Korea surprised many people. However, looking at her professional ability, it is completely appropriate for this hitter to compete abroad. This will help Vietnamese women's volleyball build a better image in the continent.

Kim Lien Pagoda - a place to worship the daughter of King Ly Than Tong

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Kim Lien Pagoda used to be located on Ngu Dai beach, Nghi Tam village, Quang An commune, Tu Liem district. Today, the pagoda belongs to Nghi Tam village, Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, known as the place to worship the daughter of King Ly Than Tong, is one of the unique ancient architectures in the history of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture.