Culture

Thanh Trung Discover the Swiss village of Gruyeres, one of the most charming places in Europe In a country full of beautiful sites, the ancient village of Gruyeres stands out. The streets are full of legends. The atmosphere is serene yet lively. I was charmed by the village’s cobbled lanes, which wound around like silk sashes. A vendor told me […]

13/04/2021 - Heritage

Traditions of craftsmanship

Story: Truong QuyPhotos: Huu Thanh, Amachau, Dinh Chinh Learn about the ancient craft villages that contributed to Hanoi’s rich culture The, lĩnh, sồi and nhiễu are all types of fabrics derived from silk. No longer in use today, these traditional fabrics were praised in an ancient verse: “The from La, lĩnh from Buoi, sồi from PhungSilk cloth from Van Phuc, […]

07/04/2021 - Local Culture

Chu Dong Tu

This story was adapted from a story in “The Treasury of Vietnamese Folk Tales” Illustrator: Pham Ha Hai The third Hung King had a daughter so lovely she was named Tien Dung, which means “as pretty as a fairy”. When she grew up, rather than marry, Tien Dung wished to explore the kingdom. Every spring, she set sail. A poor […]

06/04/2021 - Folktale