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.
“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.
Poetry Page: Hello 2025
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The New Year has come all over the world, the 21st century has passed a quarter but for East Asia, the year of the Dragon is still in winter, early December.The busiest and most expensive month of the year, is also the month of summarizing all individuals, components, and organizations to look back at what has been done and what has not been achieved to make efforts - hope for the new year.2025 is the year of important changes for the country with aspirations, spirit, and excitement of the "New Era".
However, no matter how busy, poetry is still needed.Poetry pages in two seasons.
Winter morning park
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On a winter morning, when many people are still sleeping soundly in their warm beds, the park gradually awakens with footsteps and the sounds of voices and laughter.
Kim fish in Ta Dung lake
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We arrived in Dak Nong on a rainy and windy day in early December. This was supposed to be the beginning of the dry season, and the cold winds before the Christmas and New Year holidays only added a yellow tinge to the canopy of the dipterocarp forests in the Central Highlands. But regardless of the rain, wind and the cold sky, we still landed in... Ta Dung.
The train connects the shores of joy
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The Union trains taking workers from the South to the North to reunite with their families on the traditional Tet holiday are truly “A bridge connecting happy shores” as the name of a famous song says.
A Power from “Hope Exists”
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“Hope Exists” is the first solo exhibition of young artist Nguyen Van Hung, which is being exhibited this last week in Hanoi. 20 oil paintings were completed within 3 months, depicting simple everyday scenes but bringing a nostalgic, profound feeling to the viewer.
