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At this time of year, street vendors carrying pomelo flower baskets are often found on main streets around Hanoi such as Xa Dan, Pham Ngoc Thach, and Kim Ma. Pomelo flowers are also used to create flavours for some of Hanoi’s specialties. They are used to cook lotus seed sweet soup or to create an aroma for tea or dried Kuzdu powder, all of which are tasty dishes and drinks enjoyed by local people. After the buds start to bloom, the flowers are then cut and divided into smaller bunches. The prices of pomelo flowers in bunches range between VND200,000 and VND250,000 per kilogram. These flowers have cheaper prices, hovering around VND100,000 to VND150,000 per kilogram. The simple rustic white flowers have won the hearts of people in the capital thanks to their sweet and seductive fragrance. During the pomelo flower season, Hanoians usually purchase a few clusters of flowers to decorate their houses or offices. As the...

Bat Nha Monastery is located in Damb’ri commune, about 17km from the center of Bao Loc city. Besides the charming scenery, this place also possesses unique architecture and is one of the impressive spiritual tourist destinations in Lam Dong. sgtiepthi.vn This monastery was established in 1995. In 2005, it was expanded and more facilities were built. This place is getting more and more spacious to meet the demand of the courses as well as volunteer work. Bat Nha Monastery is located on a high hill, with the most beautiful terrain in the Di Linh plateau. From here, visitors can admire the beautiful, peaceful, and romantic scenery of the tea hills. In particular, right in front of the gate of Bat Nha Monastery, there are large yellow royal poinciana or Mohur trees planted in two rows along the path. This is a rather rare plant in Vietnam, with the scientific name Schizolobium excelcium. It belongs to the legume family, which is different from the common royal poinciana. Th...

Vietnamese Iced Coffee is rated among the best coffee worldwide. Photo: TasteAtlas Vietnamese iced coffee received a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from the renowned worldwide culinary magazine, which is on par with Ristretto of Italy. The two tasty beverages share the top slot based on rating. Italian Ristretto. Photo: TasteAtlas According to TasteAtlas, Vietnamese iced coffee is a drink that combines strong coffee, condensed milk, and ice. “It is traditionally made with medium or coarse ground Vietnamese-grown coffee, typically the Robusta variety, which is brewed using a drip phin filter—in which the coffee is brewed and then slowly dripped in the cup,” says the magazine. It noted that the coffee is then poured over ice and mixed with condensed milk, whilst it is usually served in a tall glass. TasteAtlas also revealed that although the drink is commonly made with condensed milk ( cà phê sữa đá ), there is also a version that combines only coffee and ice ...

Non-profit organization Be-Japon in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and BRG will organize a fashion show entitled “Kimono – Ao dai Fashion Show” on March 4 in Hanoi. Kobayashi Eiko’s kimono fashion show in Paris, France 2018. Photo: Be-Japon The cultural event is a part of the activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan (1973-2023). Renowned Japanese designer Kobayashi Eiko is the director of the shows, which will take place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on March 4 at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel. During each one-hour show, models will perform a catwalk showcasing 30 national costumes from Vietnam and Japan. The highlight is the performance of the junihitoe, which was only used in great Japanese imperial ceremonies some 1,000 years ago. At the same time, the Vietnamese  ao dai  in the show was tailored from Japanese kimono-producing fabrics. Yamada Takio, Japan’s Ambassador t...

 “Vietnamese coffee has been around in the Philippines for some time, but it is just now gaining popularity,” Jen Sta. Ana told Tuoi Tre News . “Vietnamese coffee is known in the Philippines for its strong and bold flavor, plus preparing and serving Vietnamese coffee are very esthetic.” Aside from her job as a registered nurse, Sta. Ana, originally from Pasig City, shares her favorite restaurants, travel tips, and beauty secrets to over 11,000 followers on her Facebook page Sand Under My Feet . A commitment to ‘authentic Vietnamese coffee’ In October, Sta. Ana posted about Drip Kofi, a Philippine coffee brand which serves authentic Vietnamese coffee at its 18 branches across Luzon and Manila. “A few weeks ago, I had lunch with two of my friends and after that, we stumbled upon this esthetic café serving strong and flavorful authentic Vietnamese coffee,” she wrote. A sign of Drip Kofi is seen in this supplied photo. Ca phe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt shows many documents, books and photos on culture, history, land and people of Vietnam, especially its outstanding achievements after nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (renewal). Besides books on tourism introducing attractive destinations and unique features of regions, there also are magazines, photos, maps and documents and documentary screenings on Vietnam and the country’s specialities of fried spring rolls and coffee. The event is party of a series of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Egypt (1963-2023). The Sakia Exhibition for Cultural Services is held annually and allows countries to exchange cultural activities and boost solidarity and mutual understanding. This year’s event attracts the participation of nearly 30 countries worldwide. The post Vietnam impresses visitors at cultural festival in Egypt appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplo...

Visitors do yoga at Naman Retreat in the central city of Da Nang. Photo: Naman Retreat Australian travel publication Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald has recently released its list of the top 20 slow travel holidays for this year, with Vietnam featured in the list of places to visit in 2023, VOV reported Wednesday. Slow travel is about forging deep, meaningful connections with places According to the media outlet, Vietnam represents an ideal destination for a salubrious wellness journey. “Inside Asia Tours has a wellness-oriented journey through the length of Vietnam that’s active thanks to cycling and walking tours, and which involves the likes of sunrise yoga, organic cooking classes, an aromatherapy workshop,” says Traveller. It also suggests that visitors enjoy a stay in Alba Wellness Valley which offers daily spa treatments, before heading for a kick-back beachside finale in Phu Quoc, one of the nation’s most hip resort islands. “Don’t miss kick back on a ...