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Home / Travel Bau Trang: The Beautiful Lake In The Middle Of The Desert Bau Trang is a freshwater lake nestled between white sand dunes in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan. “Bau” means pond or puddle, and “Trang” is the white sand color of the surrounding sand dunes. Around April and May, the lotus in the lake blooms, creating a romantic and wonderful natural scenery of nature. Bau Trang (means White Lake), also called Bau Sen (means Lotus Lake) is freshwater lake situated in immense white sand dunes of Mui Ne. In a vast area of white sand “desert”, Bau Trang appears like a wonderful oasis with sparkling water under the sunshine and fresh green color of lotus’s leaves. The region has a rich ecosystem with various grasses, insects, fish and birds. Photo: Shutterstock Bau Trang was once one massive lake. Sandbanks and dunes have since divided the body of water into two, known as the small lake (Bau Ong) and the big lake (Bau Ba). Bau Ba is larger than Bau Ong and has beautiful flowering ...

The selection comprises 47 dishes from the northern region, 37 from the central region, and 37 from southern localities. These dishes accurately reflect the rich cultural heritage and culinary traditions of each locality and region in Vietnam. The selection process was based on various criteria, including cultural significance, historical importance, culinary techniques, and economic value. The Vietnamese Cultural Culinary Association (VCCA), led by President Nguyen Quoc Ky, has been actively involved in this project. The VCCA aims to transform Vietnam into a global culinary destination, while also preserving and promoting the cultural values of the country. As of the end of 2022, the project has already collected data on 421 dishes from 60 cities and provinces. During the event, President Ky called for the participation and support of businesses in this important project. He also announced that the association plans to complete a comprehensive database of 1,000 typical Vietnamese...

Hai Yen scored the first goal for Vietnam, followed by Bich Thuy who extended the lead to 2-0. Vietnam, aiming for a second-place finish in Group D behind reigning champions Japan, encountered formidable challenges from Nepal’s resilient defensive tactics in the initial half. The head coach, Mai Duc Chung, led a team consisting of ten players under the age of 23 to Hangzhou, China. However, their performance failed to pose much of a challenge to goalkeeper Anjila Subba. After a close-range goal by Hai Yen in the 53rd minute, the scenario slightly changed and the deadlock was broken. Vietnam applied relentless pressure on Nepal’s goal, causing their opponents to abandon their defensive strategy and adopt a more offensive approach in an effort to equalize the score. Vietnam’s Pham Hai Yen celebrates her goal in their Group D opener against Nepal in women’s football at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, September 22, 2023. Photo: Duc Khue / Tuoi Tre In the 64th m...

The Taiwanese Ministry of Education’s Southeast Asian language program has successfully taught more than 700 classes and approximately 30,000 students over the past six years. This program aims to foster language skills for individuals interested in visiting, studying, or doing business in the region, according to an article in Taiwan News. Hsieh Li-chun, the Director-General of the Department of Technological and Vocational Education, emphasized the program’s expansion over the years, starting with 98 classes in 2017 and reaching 143 classes last year. Initially focusing on basic language skills, the program now includes instruction on professional terminology in various Southeast Asian languages such as Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Burmese, and Vietnamese. Notably, the number of Vietnamese-language students has surpassed those studying other regional languages. Schools have also developed a comprehensive teaching model for Vietnamese. Vietnamese students in Taiwan (China). ...

Artisans in the village skillfully handcraft lanterns of diverse shapes and vibrant colors. Creating hand-made lanterns involves several steps. Firstly, bamboo trees are carefully selected. Then, bamboo sticks are cut and shaped to construct sturdy frames. Next, plastic papers are meticulously painted to adorn and encase the frames. Finally, the lanterns are beautifully decorated, adding the finishing touches to these exquisite works of art. The traditional lanterns using candles have a significant cultural value in Vietnamese culture, according to Artisan Nguyen Trong Thanh. Adults and individuals with an appreciation for cultural and artistic values continue to hold a preference for them. Stuffed bunny toys are attached to bamboo lanterns. Nguyen Trong Binh, a highly experienced craftsman with over five decades of expertise in the art of lantern making, has dedicated considerable effort towards both restoring traditional lanterns and safeguarding the time-honored cra...