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Europe Village – the largest European cultural event in Vietnam – makes its comeback with “Adventures of the Senses”, enabling participants to immerse in a European atmosphere in the heart of Hanoi. The three-day event starting on May 12 at Hoan Kiem Lake Walking Zones offers a full and varied schedule that includes cultural performances by European and Vietnamese artists, sports events, dance performances, and kid-friendly activities, among others. Additionally, attendees can travel through Europe by stopping by prestigious Country Booths , sampling European cuisine, or interacting with European technologies and goods on display by European companies with Vietnamese subsidiaries. Among them are grand and exclusive exhibitions like the European Fashion Photography Exhibition, a display of watercolor paintings of European landscapes , thrilling dance performances, and delectable foods with authentic European flavors.  Europe Village takes place in Hanoi on May 12-14. ...

In 2018, the 150-metre-long Golden Bridge, designed like giant hands from fiberglass and mesh wire, was built on Ba Na Hills. Photo: Sun Group “To the west of the city is a hill station and resort called Ba Na Hills , where you can find the majestic Golden Bridge. You can take a cable car ride to and from the resort,” according to Microsoft Travel . Ba Na Hills, around 25 kilometers from downtown Da Nang, lies 1,400 meters above sea level and has a complex of luxury resorts, theme parks, and amusement facilities. In 2018, the 150-metre-long Golden Bridge, designed like giant hands from fiberglass and mesh wire, was built on Ba Na Hills and quickly became one of the tourism symbols of the city. Another leading attraction in the city are the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills with pagodas on top and hidden caves with Buddhist shrines. Other destinations in the list are India’s Srinagar and Gangtok, China’s Huangshan and Lhasa, the Philippines’...

Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long (6th from left) and lecturers of the Ulster University. Photo: VNA Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long has made a working trip to Belfast city in Northern Ireland to foster bilateral connections and cooperation, especially in education and trade, VNA reported Saturday. During the trip from May 9-11, Long visited two leading universities in Northern Ireland – Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast – to discuss cooperation in research, training, student exchange and English teacher training. At the Ulster University, which has announced nine MA scholarships on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) for English language teachers from Vietnam, Long was welcomed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Seawright who expressed his hope that the project will contribute to fostering the effective partnership between Northern Ireland and Vietnam. Long said that the scholarships, part of the British Council’s ...

The overseas Vietnamese delegation prepares to board the Truong Sa 571 ship to visit Truong Sa and the DK1 rig. 6 years of waiting for Truong Sa Born and raised in France, Vuong Huu Nghia, an electronic engineer, always wished to once set foot in Truong Sa (Spratly). Over the years, he read a lot of books and documents, participated in film screenings, and seminars, and listened to journalists and filmmakers tell stories about Truong Sa . Every time the Vietnamese Embassy in France announced the journey to Truong Sa, he registered immediately. After 6 years of waiting, his wish came true. “When I was approved by the Vietnamese Embassy in France, I was surprised. I don’t believe my long-cherished dream has come true. It’s hard to describe my feelings, I can only say that I have returned,” Nghia said. Vo Thi Dien, overseas Vietnamese in Germany, decided to put aside all work to return home to join the trip to Truong Sa. Before returning home, Dien almost stayed up all nig...

According to the survey, up to 43% of the respondents selected the central coastal city of Da Nang for their summer vacation. The northern mountainous resort of Sapa ranked second with 33% of the respondents selecting the destination, followed by Nha Trang with 30%, Da Lat with 29%, and Phu Quoc with 22%. Most notably, Ho Chi Minh City was at the bottom of the list as it was selected by only 9% of the respondents. The survey indicates that nearly two-thirds of the respondents said they plan to go on vacation for between four and four days this summer, while up to 59% intend to make between two and three domestic trips during the course of the year. Just 12% of the respondents revealed that they will only travel in the country once for the entire year. The survey also shows Vietnamese travelers give top priority to factors such as costs, weather conditions at tourist attractions, and sightseeing tours when planning a trip. Furthermore, delicious food is also an important criter...

Located in Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve (in Binh Dinh hamlet, Son Lang commune, K’Bang district, Gia Lai province), crossing the border between Gia Lai and Binh Dinh provinces, K50 waterfall is called a “forest princess” hidden in the mountains of the Central Highlands by its wild and pure beauty. Photo: Zingvn This place is located in the center of Pleiku about 150 km. K50 waterfall has a height of more than 50 m and is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands. The best time to visit the waterfall is from March to June every year, with cool and sunny weather. It is also called the “Hang En waterfall” because there is a large cave that is home to thousands of forest swallows just behind the waterfall. Photo: Zingvn K50 brings a magical, pristine, and breathtaking natural beauty to the eyes of the tourists visiting this place for the first time. The powerful streams of water pour down from above, creating the white foam. At the f...

A watercolor exhibition is among the vibes of European Village taking place in Hanoi on May 12-14.  Watercolors displayed at the exhibition during European Village in Hanoi on May 12-14. Photo: Polish Embassy in Hanoi   Titled “Inspiring Shades of Europe”, the exhibition shows Poland and other European countries’ landscapes, and Ukraine, through various lens of the watercolorists, who were inspired by the rich heritage and culture of Europe. The exhibition, organized by the Polish Embassy and the EU Delegation to Vietnam, in cooperation with the Hanoi Watercolor Artist Club, features 32 selected watercolor paintings of 15 artists from various parts of Vietnam.  Watercolors are the highlights of the event attracting a number of visitors. Photo: Polish Embassy in Hanoi  Believing that watercolor is a rich medium of art, the artists hope to bring Europe to Hanoi and art lovers despite the geographical distance. Each scenery tells it...