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The job of keeping specimens helps individuals earn thousands of U.S. dollars per month. In a small garden on the terrace of Khai Hoan’s house in District 6, Ho Chi Minh City, insects have been gathering since early this year. Different species of butterflies and beetles come to reproduce on the trees and eventually die. Previously, Hoan used to get rid of them. However, he discovered that the dead insects maintained their shapes and colors for a long time. This prompted him to start keeping them in glass jars. Since the practice wasn’t popular at the time, Hoan had to learn how to make the specimens himself. He found that most creatures can be turned into specimens, but they require sterilization, reinforcement, and drying. The crucial requirement is to maintain their original shape and color. All phases of the process are performed manually and with great attention to detail. Hoan stated, “If the specimens get too dry, they’re easy to break. On the other hand, if they aren’t...

Folk songs, dances, and games from Thailand kicked off the Dien Bien Culture and Tourism Week in Hanoi on the evening of December 15th. The event will take place in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake until December 17th, showcasing the best of culture and tourism from the northern province of Dien Bien. The event, organized by the Dien Bien Province People’s Committee, aims to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (1954-2024), the National Tourism Year – Dien Bien 2024, and to strengthen the bond between Dien Bien and Hanoi.   Tourists joining ethnic minorities from Dien Bien province in a folk dance. Photo: VNA Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People’s Committee, Vu A Bang, highlighted that the Dien Bien Culture and Tourism Week in Hanoi initiates a series of cultural and sports activities to be held in Dien Bien in 2024 as part of the National Tourism Year. Bang views this as an opp...

The Korea Tourism Organization in Vietnam (KTO) Vietnam has awarded the Korea Travel Awards to travel agents that have best promoted South Korean tourism in Hanoi. The Korea Incentive Travel Awards 2023 includes three categories: Incentive Diamond Partner, Incentive Gold Partner, and Incentive Silver Partner – based on the statistical performance of agents and individuals in sending tourists to the East Asian country in 2023. KTO Vietnam Director Lee Jae Hoon speaks at the award ceremony. Photo: KTO Accordingly, Vietravel Hanoi was honored with the Most Strategic Partner award. Flamingo Redtours and Vietrantour won the Most Impressive Partner awards for many new and special diverse products such as high-end tours, Korean cultural wave (Hallyu) experience, exploration of Korean sites, and impressive achievements in customer acquisition. Top Travel and Hanoi Tourism were recognized as the Most Creative Partner for their great contributions in building and developing uniq...

France has provided a grant of over EUR700,000 (US$763,595) to the Hanoi People’s Committee for a feasibility study on the renovation of the iconic Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, according to the French Embassy in Vietnam. The non-refundable grant has been handed over to the Hanoi People’s Committee. The study, conducted by the French engineering firm Artelia and funded by the General Directorate of Treasury, aims to minimize the impact of the renovation on road and rail traffic. The study will propose a renovation plan compatible with the future use of Long Bien Bridge, which is currently under discussion among various departments of the Hanoi Municipality. Despite its deteriorated condition in recent years, the French side hopes that the renovation work can begin as soon as the study’s conclusions are available. The Agence Française de Développement (AFD), which is closely involved in the project, is willing to discuss financing for the subsequent works with the Hanoi authorities. ...

Located in Binh Phuoc Province, Ma Da Forest is home to a 1,230-year-old tree that is one of 162 centuries-old plants recognized as national heritage trees. The People’s Committee of Dong Phu District, in cooperation with the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE), Truong Tuoi Group JSC, and other units, recently organized a ceremony to acknowledge this group of 162 national heritage trees in Sub-Zone 379 of Ma Da Forest. The recognized trees belong to 15 different species, with 117 of them being over 500 years old. In addition, there are 18 trees with an age exceeding 900 years, 7 trees over 1,000 years old, and one tree that is an impressive 1,230 years old. Nam Ha / Tuoi Tre The purpose of the ceremony was to highlight the significance of these Vietnamese heritage trees, emphasizing the importance of responsible forest protection and fostering a sense of pride among residents. It also served as an opportunity to honor individuals, organi...

On Sunday night, bustling trade centers like Van Hanh Mall in District 10, as well as Takashimaya and Diamond Plaza in District 1, were filled with shoppers. The festive atmosphere attracted large crowds who were eager to shop, take photos, and immerse themselves in the holiday spirit. Many traders were hopeful that the decorations would enhance their sales, especially with the increased number of visitors during weekends. In addition to running promotional campaigns, several brands have embellished their spaces with Christmas ornaments to entice consumers. Visitors crowd the front of Diamond Plaza in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City at dusk on December 10, 2023. Photo : Nhat Xuan / Tuoi Tre Last weekend, Mai Anh, a 24-year-old resident of District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, and her friends visited Diamond Plaza in District 1. They took Christmas-themed photos and planned this outing earlier in the week. After their photo session, they went to Vincom Dong Khoi, another shopping ...

The Van Phuc Diplomatic Compound at 298 Kim Ma street in Hanoi will host the annual event. Over 150 booths of embassies based in Vietnam, as well as foreign cultural centers and agencies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will be featured. Visitors can expect traditional and international dishes, as well as souvenirs and crafts from Vietnam and various foreign countries. The event will also include art programs, fostering cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between nations while showcasing Vietnam to international friends. Additionally, there will be charitable events aimed at raising funds to support those in need, specifically poor individuals residing in mountainous and remote areas. The post International Food Festival: A Feast for Gastronomy Lovers in Hanoi appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .