Weekend LaoDong
Uzbekistan through slow living days
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The trip to Uzbekistan opens up authentic slices of culture, people and rhythm of life of a Central Asian country, where Islam, Soviet heritage and the ancient Silk Road mark intersect.
The complexity of tennis copyright
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World tennis is still developing strongly, but is facing copyright issues that need to be resolved.
Phieu Scarf - preserving the soul of Thai ethnic women's culture
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In the great mountains of Son La, the image of Thai women in traditional "com" dresses, wearing bright "pienu" scarves, has become a sustainable cultural symbol through many generations.
Preserving childhood memories through "Festival Storytelling
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In the increasingly hurried pace of modern life, traditional festival seasons - places that preserve lifestyles, customs and family memories - seem to pass faster in the lives of young children. Stemming from the desire to preserve and retell those values in a close and clear language, the book series "Festival Storytelling" by two authors Nguyen Hanh and Doan Quach Tung Huong was officially launched in January 2026, targeting young readers.
Oc Eo - searching for the origin of a place name
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At the foot of Ba The mountain, the name Oc Eo quietly remains in the southern sky and earth, carrying layers of sediment of time. As the heritage is preparing to step out into the world, the question about the origin of that place name echoes with a sound from the distant past as a challenge.
Accordion, from Europe to the world
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With its distinctive sound and versatile performance, the accordion, also known as the organ, has become a popular instrument around the world, from Europe to America, and is present in many different musical genres such as folk, jazz and pop music.
Hanoi spring rolls have the sound of falling rain
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The first northeast monsoon of the year has arrived. The convergence of the monsoons will immerse Hanoi and the North in the sound of rain. There will be nights when we lie down counting the rhythm of the rain, listening to the sound of the rain lulling our souls into dreams. And why does the sound of the rain sound like the sound of frying spring rolls?
Listen to the story of the banyan tree in Hoa Lo
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Hoa Lo Prison is shaded by a banyan tree in the corner of the yard on Hai Ba Trung Street, the only banyan tree remaining in the prison from the 1930s.
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...".
