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1,000-year-old ploughing festival restored
The Tich Dien Doi Son Festival (King’s Ploughing Festival), which was initiated more than 1,000 years ago to promote agriculture, has been restored in the northern province of Ha Nam. -
Where is the real Quan Ho?
VietNamNet Bridge – The current Lim Festival is very bustling, attracting thousands of visitors. Quan ho is sung everywhere from houses to boats. People, including cultural experts, are optimistic about the development of Quan ho. -
Vietnam may not join Miss World, Miss Universe 2009
VietNamNet Bridge – Elite Vietnam has refused to repurchase the copyright to send Vietnamese candidates to the Miss World, Miss Universe 2009 pageants. This means that Vietnam may miss the two big beauty contests this year. -
Travel writing contest begins
VietNamNet Bridge – Anyone who can write in Vietnamese is invited to participate in a writing contest with the theme of travel in Viet Nam. -
Feature Item: Legislation on violence against women
“Violence against women is always a violation of human rights; it is always a crime; and it is always unacceptable.” — United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon -
Taking home a "non la" - that is, to take a piece of VietnamTaking home a "non la" - that is, to take a piece of Vietnam
"Non la” (translated as “conical hat”) is not only a normal hat, but also one of Vietnam’s symbols of charm -
Women's Ao Dai - Symbol of Vietnamese Beauty
The history of women's ao dai, a costume characteristic of Vietnam, is also the story of changes in cultural life of Vietnamese people. -
Vietnamese Traditions
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Vietnam sees increase of 25% in tourists from ASEAN
Since early this year, a number of tourists from ASEAN countries traveling to Vietnam has increased by 21%, surpassing the growth of 10.6% in the total number of international tourists to Vietnam. -
Miss Vietnam Mai Phuong Thuy to be awarded Miss Charity
She will be awarded during the final night of the Miss Vietnam 2008 which will be held on August 31.
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