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The competition to perform the song “Tomodachi – Tinh ban” (Tomodachi – Friendship), a harmonious tribute to the friendship between Vietnam and Japan, will commence on September 15 and run until the conclusion of December 2023. Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between our two countries (1973-2023). This series of activities will honor this significant milestone and showcase the strong bond between our nations. The opening ceremony for the Tomodachi – Tinh ban Singing Contest was held in HCMC on September 12. Photo: The Hanoi Times The top five performers who showcase exceptional talent in singing the song in Japanese and Vietnamese will be awarded a chance to visit Japan. In order to participate in this program, applicants must meet the following criteria: Be Vietnamese citizens Age must be between 6 and 22 Reside in Vietnam You can register for the contest by either visiting our designated locations in Hanoi,...

Situated roughly eight km away from Cat Ba town, it takes about 30 minutes to travel to the Hospital Cave by motorbike. The cave can easily be found by following the signs along the road. The three-metre wide entrance is located halfway up the mountain, meaning visitors must climb up a wooden staircase. Previously, the cave was named after Hung Son, a military general who served during the era of the Tran Dynasty. He is said to have been the first person to have discovered this cave in the 13th century. From 1963 to 1965, as the American War escalated, a field hospital was established in order to treat wounded soldiers and shelter them from attacks. Following this, local people started to refer to it as the ‘Hospital Cave’. This hospital has about 17 rooms for patients along with a number of other rooms for doctors. It also has a physical recovery room, meeting room, a kitchen room, a medicine room, and a weapons r...