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.
The personal data spiral in the age of AI
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The era of artificial intelligence (AI) opens up many opportunities but also poses great challenges regarding privacy. Our personal data is becoming the center of this technological revolution. Do we fully understand the role and value of data in the new era?
Lost in the fairy tale land of ice in Harbin
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Standing in the middle of the world's largest ice and snow park, the dream of becoming a princess in a fairy tale came flooding back.
Bringing a happy Tet to workers
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With the motto of not letting any union member or worker go without Tet, the Trade Unions at all levels focus resources on taking care of union members and workers, especially those in difficult circumstances. They may not be present at the "Tet Sum Vay" programs held at a specific location, but they receive Tet support gifts, and receive sharing and encouragement from the leaders of the Trade Unions at all levels right at their workplace.
Unique Gau Tao festival of H'Mong people in the highlands of Hoa Binh
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In the first days of the new year, in the cold and fog typical of the highland district of Mai Chau, the H'Mong people in Hang Kia - Pa Co wear their most beautiful clothes, eagerly going to the Gau Tao festival. This is the early spring festival associated with the traditional New Year of the H'Mong people.
Hometown cuisine on digital platform
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Among thousands of content on social networks, channels about rural cuisine have a strange attraction. Many people find peace in them and, more than that, admire the simple farmers who have stepped out of the fields, gotten used to the camera and phone to spread the story of their hometown cuisine on social platforms.
Turning a deserted island into a flower island on the historic land of Dien Bien
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After meeting with General Vo Nguyen Giap, Doctor of Biotechnology - Tran Le was determined to turn a deserted island into a beautiful flower island on the heroic historical land of Dien Bien Phu.
Poetry Page: January Across Vietnam
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The endless beauty of Vietnam through 12 months is not only like the longing of Vu Bang when in Saigon, longing to return to the North through the masterpiece "Thuong nho Muoi 2".The North has 4 distinct seasons, the South has 2 seasons, rainy and sunny.That is nature!
In the love of the country, belonging to the spirit of loving life, wanting to explore Vietnam, Spring is the season of birth of hope, desire, and January is the most magical because it connects more than a hundred million Vietnamese people with the atmosphere of preparing to welcome Lunar New Year, the traditional New Year of the nation.
Dong vermicelli village in Hoa Binh is bustling during Tet season
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Nearly 30km from the center of Hoa Binh city, the winding road leads us to visit Bu Cham village (Thinh Minh commune) - a place famous for growing cassava, the input material for producing cassava vermicelli. Bu Cham village's cassava vermicelli is widely consumed in the market inside and outside Hoa Binh province, bringing high economic efficiency.
Rhyder: The value of an artist goes a long way after the game show
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After becoming the Champion of "The Voice Kids", the boy Nguyen Quang Anh (born in 2001) has gained many new titles, from Runner-up of "Anh trai say hi", Rapper to the final round of "Rap Viet", and made his mark with the name RHYDER. After a year 2024 with many career milestones, RHYDER cherishes many plans and ambitions for the new year 2025.
Pride of Vietnam and the quintessence of pottery
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On weekends, about 15km from the center of Hanoi, there is a red address that attracts many tourists to visit and admire. That is the Center for the Essence of Vietnamese Craft Villages - Bat Trang Ceramic Museum, an architectural complex located on a 3,700m² land area, with one side facing Bat Trang village, the other side facing Bac Hung Hai canal, with a total estimated investment of 150 billion VND.
Ly Hoang Nam: From tennis to pickleball
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Vietnam's number 1 male tennis player - Ly Hoang Nam has become a familiar face at some pickleball tournaments. With good technical skills, this player is no stranger to the ball and the plastic pickleball.
H'Mong boy opens homestay at the "sky peak" of Mu Cang Chai
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Building a house to welcome tourists since 2019, going through the COVID-19 pandemic and many difficulties, Thao A Su now owns a community homestay and two bungalows.
Go to the Trade Union Tet Market to "bring Tet home"
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This year, it seems that the "Union Tet Market" in many places attracts a lot of union members, workers and employees to shop. "Many products are discounted, quality is guaranteed, and it is convenient to go to the Union market on a day and bring Tet home" - Ms. Dang Thi Thuy Linh, a worker at Phu Nghia Industrial Park shared.
The Ma River roars a solo
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In the final part of the series of essays about unique rivers in Vietnam, we will visit the heroic Ma River, the river of the Western army, the river flowing under the indomitable Ham Rong bridge, the river that created a heroic history of defending the country from the Tien Le to Hau Le dynasties, the river with folk songs and the sound of Dong Son bronze drums.
Tet Sum Vay in the Digital Age
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Technology has been affecting every aspect of economic, cultural and social life. The concept of Tet Sum Vay has also changed to adapt to the times. But deep inside, the traditional values of Tet still exist forever in every person.
