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A mother and her children touch the flag-draped coffin of the beloved leader during the funeral service on the morning of July 25th. Nguyen Khac Hao, an 83-year-old war veteran from Dong Hoi commune in Hanoi’s Dong Anh district, where the late leader was born, pays his respects. A young girl waits patiently outside the National Funeral House for her turn to pay her respects and offer incense to the late leader. A Vietnamese heroic mother, despite her age, attends the funeral service, determined to pay her respects. A woman overcome with emotion, showing her deep respect for the respected leader. Nguyen Thi Muu, a resident of Hai Phong city, bids her final farewell to the Party General Secretary, expressing her admiration for his leadership and competence. “I have cried every day since hearing the news of the General Secretary’s passing. He dedicated his entire life to Vietnam’s revolutionary cause until his last breath,” sh...

The Northern region, including coastal provinces such as Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, is bracing for heavy rain and strong winds as it continues to be impacted by Storm No. 2. Rainfall is expected to be widespread, with some areas receiving up to 300mm of rain. Winds will gust up to level 9, and daytime temperatures will range from 26-30°C, dropping to 24-26°C at night. Residents should be cautious of potential flash floods and landslides in high mountain areas. The Central Region, including provinces like Thanh Hoa and Thua Thien Hue, will experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms tomorrow. The Central region will also experience the impact of the storm, with provinces from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien Hue bearing the brunt. Showers and thunderstorms are expected, with rainfall ranging from 100-150mm, and exceeding 200mm in some areas. Winds will gust up to level 8, and daytime temperatures will be between 28-32°C, with nighttime temperatures of 25-27°C. Provinces in t...

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According to a travel article, Cua Van fishing village is ranked seventh among 17 locations worldwide. Cua Van is a picturesque fishing village located in Ha Long Bay that can only be accessed by boat. It is one of the largest floating fishing villages in the world, with residents living in beautiful houses on rafts. The village even has a school. Cua Van is home to more than 170 households who primarily rely on fishing for their livelihoods. In 2017, it was recognized as one of the top 30 travel destinations globally by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. In 2015, Huffington Post named Cua Van one of the world’s most charming small towns. The top spot on Bright Side’s fairy-tale places list goes to the Kaliningrad fishing village in Russia. It is described as an ethnographic, trading, and craft center. Other notable villages in the top 5 include San Gimignano in Italy, Gásadalur in Denmark, Reine in Norway, and Bibury in Britain. Cua Van fishing village takes the seventh pos...

Located in the vibrant Old Quarter of Hanoi, a sight that often catches the eye of tourists is the renowned Phuc Loi Stamp situated at 6 Hang Quat Street, Hoan Kiem District. Delighting visitors with its unique charm, this establishment is home to an esteemed elderly gentleman, immersed in his craft, fashioning exquisite carved wooden figures. The tiny wood stamp shop is run by Hanoian artisan Pham Ngoc Toan in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Photo: Hideo Tanaka Artisan Pham Ngoc Toan: Master Craftsman with 40 Years of Experience Pham Ngoc Toan, a dedicated artisan with true passion, has been perfecting his craft in the bustling city of Hanoi for almost forty years. Learn the Art of Woodblock Printing Despite the scorching midday heat of an early summer day, the elderly gentleman could be found diligently organizing and restoring a vast collection of wooden stamps in a quaint shop nestled within Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter. Taking a moment to relax with a cup of tea, Toa...

“For the Love of Hanoi” by Martin Rama, an economist at the World Bank, is set to be released on July 29, 2023. This book is the 9th installment in the “Hanoi, the Street and the People” series published by Vietnam Media and Books Co., Ltd (Tri Thuc Trebooks). The book “For the Love of Hanoi” will be released on July 29. Photo: The Hanoi Times The book consists of 45 articles divided into five chapters: Hanoi is Special, What is Heritage?, Preservation Campaigns, The Bui Chu Saga, and A Project for Hanoi. “For the Love of Hanoi” documents the author’s journey to protect and develop the precious characteristics of Hanoi. It not only showcases his passion but also his clear vision to foster Her prosperity while preserving Her unique identity. By choosing the young poet Nguyen Bang Ngoc as his translator and the young artist Dang Viet Loc as the illustrator for the book, Martin Rama possibly aimed to convey his enthusiasm through different “languages”: economy, emotion...