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Located 125 kilometers away from the summer capital Srinagar, the enchanting Gurez valley and its adjoining Tehsil Tulail are known for their vast potential in growing high-quality and delectable potatoes. Thanks to the valley’s cold climatic conditions and the nutrient-rich soil, Gurez is already a prodigious producer of potatoes. However, the valley’s unique conditions also make it ideal for growing potato seeds, adding to its allure and making it a prime destination for potato lovers. But Gurez is more than just a place for agriculture. Its beauty and stories are steeped in history and legend, making it a favourite destination for those seeking to explore the unknown. The valley has been a bastion of growing quality potatoes for generations, and it is believed that the tough terrain kept the valley mostly closed from the rest of the world during the winter months, making potatoes the lone source of stable food crop of the valley. The Mountain Agriculture Research &

The opening ceremony was attended by Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Italian Deputy Health Minister Marcello Gemmato, President of the Marche region Francesco Acquaroli, President of the Legislative Assembly of the Marche region Dino Latini, President of Ancona Province Daniele Carnevali, Mayor of Castelplanio city Fabio Badiali, President of the Carlo Urbani Italy Association Tommaso Urbani, representatives of the Embassy of Vietnam to Italy, many officials, medical experts and Italian and international friends. The mayor of Castelplanio city speaks at the opening of the museum. (Photo: TGVN) Speaking at the opening ceremony, WHO Director-General Ghebreyesus called Dr Carlo Urbani “a hero,” a symbol of the global fight against disease. His wisdom and experience in preventive medicine and vaccination, as well as treatment in less developed countries, are still valid today. Ghebreyesus presented the museum with a plaque commemo

This was the first Vietnamese teaching course at the university after a 15-year hiatus. The girl, named Ton Nu Tuong Vy, has traveled to 36 countries and territories worldwide to learn about the education, culture, and daily life of local residents. Different reasons to love Vietnamese The Vietnamese language course at UNC was organized in the framework of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant program, which lasts for nine months. As it was an optional subject, students channeled great effort into their studies. In Vy’s class, there were mainly Vietnamese Americans, together with two native students with various reasons to learn Vietnamese. One of them had a Vietnamese friend and wanted to understand her friend better.  Another student’s grandmother is Vietnamese but she could not understand what her grandmother said. Due to her love for her late grandmother, she wanted to learn Vietnamese as a way to connect with her origin. “Although she is a unique student [in my

A project displayed at the exhibition themed “The Gardeners” in Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the VCCA Australian State official David Hurley arrives in Hanoi Australian Governor-General David Hurley arrived in Hanoi on March 3 to begin his four-day State visit to Vietnam on the invite of President Vo Van Thuong. The Australian official is the first national guest that President Thuong receives on his new position and also the first State leader that comes to Vietnam in 2023. The Australian official will meet Vietnam’s top leaders, including President Thuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and National Assemby Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue during his time in Vietnam, and tour Australian facilities in the country. In 2023, Vietnam and Australia will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the foundation of their diplomatic relations. Vietnam-South Korea seek further cooperation in agriculture The Republic of Korea expects the Vietnamese Government to further facilitate bilateral tradi

Organised by national carrier Vietnam Airlines’ in-flight magazine Heritage since 2013, the contest aims to raise public awareness of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and natural values of Vietnam. Photographers are encouraged to send their photos of historical and cultural relics, art and architectural works, as well as beautiful landscapes till July 31 at the latest. The award-winning photos will be featured in different publications by Heritage, offering readers, including foreign visitors, a good insight into Vietnamese people and their rich culture, as well as the country’s stunning landscapes. A total of 16 prizes worth more than VND250 million will be granted. The best photos will then be picked to be put on display at an exhibition, which is scheduled to take place in late September. The contest, the ninth of its kind, is to celebrate the 30th founding anniversary of the Heritage magazine. The post Heritage journey photography contest debuts appeared

Tran Van Manh, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations (Second from right) and delegates at the meeting. Photo: Gandaki UNESCO Club Tran Van Manh, vice president and general secretary of the Vietnam Federation of UNESCO Associations, and Editor-in-Chief of Ngay Nay Magazine, represented Vietnam, at the meeting, VOV reported. Manh joined representatives of 13 AFUCA member countries examining the federation’s operations in 2021-2022 and preparations for the 10th congress of the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations. They also approved amendments and supplements to the AFUCA Charter and elected key posts of AFUCA in the new term. Delegates hailed a Vietnam report focusing on many meaningful and practical programmes and activities in the fields of culture, science, education and information and communication. Established in 1974, the Asia-Pacific Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations aims to promote collabora

This stage is one of the most arduous challenges of this year’s Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament, stretching about 120 kilometers from Thong Nhat District in southern Dong Nai Province to Bao Loc City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. The cyclists had to conquer both Chuoi Pass and Bao Loc Pass, with the latter being the highlight of the stage. Before reaching Bao Loc Pass, Tran Thi Ngoc Trang of Team Vinh Long attempted to separate herself from the rest but she failed. Trang was caught up by other strong contenders, namely Shoko Kashiki of Team Biwase – Binh Duong, Nguyen Thi Thi and Nguyen Thi Thu Mai of Team Tap Doan Loc Troi, and Somrat Phetdarin of Team Thailand.  The 10-kilometer Bao Loc Pass posed a lot of challenges to the cyclists, allowing Kashiki and Phetdarin to emerge and lead the group. In the final part of the stage, Phetdarin showed impressive strength and endurance as she sprinted toward the finish line. Thai cyclist Somra