Weekend LaoDong
When the ballot box becomes a fortress protecting sovereignty
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The first General Election of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam took place in a special historical context, when the newly established national sovereignty had to face the risk of invasion from French colonialism. In the South, this political event was not simply a democratic voting process but transformed into a fierce armed struggle to affirm the legality of the revolutionary government.
Historical significance of the first General Election
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The General Election on January 6, 1946 was a momentous historical event of the country and its momentous historical significance is still intact to this day.
How bright is the North Pole night
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Located at the foot of Dragon Mountain, where Lung Cu National Flagpole (Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province) is placed to mark the northernmost point of Vietnam is Lo Lo Chai village, people of Lo Lo Hoa. In the village, there are about 120 households with about 500 people.
New rice celebration of the Tay people in the highlands of Phu Tho
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At the end of the year, when the northeast monsoon waves come carrying the icy cold of the highlands, Cao Son mountains and forests (Phu Tho province) seem to slow down in the moment of seasonal transition of heaven and earth. On the fields that have been harvested, the smell of new straw blends in the early morning mist, signaling that a year of hard work for the people here has closed.
Hanoi in the season of memories
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In October, the bright sunny mornings are no more, Hanoi - the thousand-year-old city suddenly immersed in a cool mist announcing the arrival of Autumn.
Peru - the land of potatoes
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Rosa Cansaya is a resident of Amantani Island, a remote island in Peru's Lake Titicaca. For decades, her life has been devoted to potato farming.
Luong Xa Palace - the place to worship Nghia Quoc Cong Dang Huan during the Le Trung Hung period
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Luong Xa Temple is a place of worship for Nghia Quoc Cong Dang Huan, a famous general of the Le Trung Hung period in Mac Xa, Chuong Duc district, now in Luong Xa village, Lam Dien commune, Chuong My district, Hanoi city. The temple was built by Lord Van To Nghi Vuong Trinh Trang, named Huu Phu Tu to worship his maternal grandfather. Luong Xa Temple relic has been recognized by the State as a National Historical - Cultural Relic.
My beloved Hanoi
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“Even though I go to the four corners of the world/My heart still remembers Hanoi/Our Hanoi/Beloved capital/A time of bombs and bullets, a time of peace...” - the opening lyrics of the song “Remembering Hanoi” by musician Hoang Hiep, sung by the clear voice of singer Hong Nhung, are always in the hearts of those who love Hanoi.
Coffee culture of Hanoi people
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Yet, for nearly 150 years, the drops of coffee have been a part of Hanoi’s culture. From a culture that followed the French to this land, it has transformed and become a very unique and characteristic coffee culture of Hanoi.
Ten doors into the world of Phan Dang's poetry
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In 2024, journalist - speaker Phan Dang released his first poetry collection "I thought I was a person", making an impression and forcing readers to think right from the name. And after the name are many "poetic eyes" like doors opening to a unique world, where the lyrical subject goes from "entering" to "transforming", to "thinking", to "nothingness" - the names of 4 chapters in a collection of only 22 poems but full of weight.
Le Tuan Minh: Chess Prince of Capital Sports
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Grandmaster Le Tuan Minh is certainly one of the most notable athletes of Hanoi Sports these days after winning the decisive Bronze Medal, at the individual table, for the Vietnamese Chess Team at the 2024 World Chess Olympiad.
Poetry Page: The Age of Love
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Hanoi in the fall of 2024 has storms and rain, but still has green sediments of an Imperial City that has been ruled by 52 kings.October comes to each window, remembering the 5 star-shaped windows welcoming the soldiers to take over.
The history of time is calculated by year, by generation.The history of life is calculated by season, counting the seasons to nurture memories."Our Hanoi, the beloved capital/ A time of bombs and bullets, a time of peace" - the song "Remembering Hanoi" by Hoang Hiep reminds us to recall the years of blood and flowers, of pride, bravery, of beauty and a myriad of emotions.
Not "Even if you go to the four corners of the world" but remembering Hanoi right when you are in Hanoi.It seems that those who were born and have a close relationship with the 1,014-year-old city have a deep love within love - Couples love each other more because they know how to love Hanoi.Knowing how to love is knowing how to preserve and promote the priceless values and beauty that Thang Long - Hanoi passes on to the future.
Heroic capital of a heroic nation
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After 9 years of protracted resistance, with the brilliant victory of Dien Bien Phu, our army and people won the victory over the French colonialists. A long, arduous, heroic and resourceful struggle, full of pain and humiliation, with many sacrifices to achieve glorious victory, but our army and people always shone with patriotism and heroic tradition. 70 years ago, also in the atmosphere of Autumn, Hanoi welcomed the victorious army back to build the socialist North, creating the premise for national unification, the country reunited.
Quan Chuong Gate, the place that welcomed the army marching to liberate the Capital
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Quan Chuong Gate is located in the East of Thang Long Citadel, currently in Dong Xuan Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. This is one of the important gates of the ancient Thang Long Citadel. Quan Chuong Gate has experienced and witnessed many glorious and heroic historical events of the nation with the people of Hanoi. This Quan Chuong Gate is the place to see off the French invaders withdrawing from the capital Hanoi in the historic autumn days of 1954, and is the place to welcome the army advancing to liberate the capital.
A peaceful corner in the middle of the Middle East fire
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A trip to Jordan leaves behind worthy experiences, full of emotions in a peaceful Arab country.
Hanoi - for today and tomorrow
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Someone assured me: "If you love Hanoi with your heart, you will realize that Hanoi is a heart-shaped city...".
Former midfielder - CEO Trieu Quang Ha: "Being handsome and rich is not enough to be confident"
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Generations 7X and 8X will surely remember the years 1997 - 1999, when Vietnamese football with the golden generation of Le Huynh Duc, Hong Son, Quang Ha began to make their mark on the regional arena in the Tiger Cup and SEA Games. At that time, Vietnamese football began to witness victory celebrations with smiles and tears from fans.
There is winter in Saigon
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Young people eagerly go to many regions of the country to start a business, contributing to enriching the Fatherland - that is a legitimate aspiration.But that only becomes a reality when couples persistently nurture great ambitions, stand side by side to share hardships, and overcome all initial challenges.The confession of a young man who, due to impatience with his unfaithful girlfriend, caused them to suffer many bitterness, was recorded by journalist and poet Nguyen Hong Vinh in the poem THERE IS A SAIGON WINTER.
Ancient thatched roofs at the foot of the hills in Japan
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Japan is famous for its many bustling and modern cities with the hustle and bustle of urban life. Somewhere in this country, ancient traditions are still preserved in thatched roofs and small villages looming at the foot of the hills.
