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As many as 15 victims are thought to be buried somewhere in the rubble. After arriving at the scene, the team conduct a site survey and implement rescue plans. The rescue work is expected to run into a number of difficulties as local temperatures drop to minus six degrees Celsius. According to a representative of the team several collapsed buildings continue to fall in the area. The Vietnamese team are divided into two groups as they go where their services are needed most. They show their strong determination to fulfill their mission of providing humanitarian assistance to the people of Turkey. The post Vietnamese rescue team begins search mission in Turkey appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Co Loa – the ancient capital of two dynasties National Assembly Underground Archaeological Exhibition to Change Hands to Hanoi EU-funded project promotes ...

The dance is usually performed during festivals and special occasions, particularly during Tet (Lunar New Year). The performance mimics a lion’s or a dragon’s movement to bring luck and prosperity in the new year. A family or a business visited by a lion dance performance is believed to have good luck for the rest of the year. The costumes and accessories used by the performers come in various colors and shapes, but all must inspire fear and power to chase away monsters and evils. Traditional dance is considered folk and martial art, as performers must master complex movements. The complex choreography is accompanied by drums called ‘the Seven-Star’ drums that can only be played by the master or second master of the dojo. The performance wouldn’t be complete without “Ong Dia,” the Spirit of the Earth, depicted as a jolly man with a palm-leaf fan. He is believed to have the power to summon mystical animals and leads the dancing troupe, clearing the paths for performers. The ...

At the meeting. Photo: VNA Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said that he will propose Brunei create more favorable conditions for the Vietnamese community living, studying and working in the country, especially in legal assistance, VNA reported Friday. Meeting with representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy and community in Brunei right after arriving in the country on February 10 afternoon (local time) for a two-day official visit, PM Chinh affirmed that Vietnam has never had such fortune, potential, international position, and prestige as it does today, adding that the Vietnam-Brunei comprehensive partnership is developing fruitfully. He expressed his delight that the Vietnamese community in Brunei, though with a modest number of people, are strong and working in various areas from study, teaching to business. The Vietnamese leader urged them to abide by laws in the host country, stay united and serve as a bridge in relations between the two nations. The Vietnamese ...

Every spring, thousands of wild peach trees bloom on the Dong Van karst plateau. Pho Bang town, the foot of Lung Cu flagpole and Lung Cu border post are now shaded with cherry blossoms and picturesque scenery. Peach blossoms are grown by local people in Ha Giang. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong Every year, cherry blossoms in Ha Giang province will bloom from February to March, a little later than Da Lat. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong This year, spring comes early, so Ha Giang cherry blossoms also bloom earlier than last year, especially in communes of Dong Van district. From mid-January, flowers have begun to bloom. Source: Bui Ngoc Cong The time when peach blossoms bloom is concurrent with the spring rice crop. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong Check in to the border post of Lung Cu commune, one of the cherry blossom-lined spots in Ha Giang. Source: Ha Giang newspaper Almost no leaves left on the branches. Source: Nguyen Tien Phong A...