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Vietnam’s largest French food festival – Balade en France, or Walk in France – will hold a special edition from April 14 to 16, according to the French Embassy in Vietnam. The poster of the “Balade en France” Festival 2023  This year’s festival will be co-hosted by the Embassy and the Hanoi People’s Committee, following the success of its two previous editions in 2018 and 2020. It will occur at the Ly Thai To Square and the surrounding area,  Speaking at the press conference on March 28, Nicolas Warnery, French Ambassador to Vietnam, said that this large-scale public event is part of celebrating the 50th anniversary of French-Vietnamese diplomatic relations, showcasing French gastronomy. “To celebrate the important milestone of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France, which falls on April 12, a series of exceptional cultural events have been held since the beginning of 2023, but “Balade en France” will be the most prominent event,” he said. ...

Science fiction was said to be a great source of inspiration for Bandit9 Motors to develop its EVE Odyssey, which was made of space-grade aluminum used by NASA spacecraft. Therefore, this is a very rare motorbike model, which is expected to be a limited version for bike connoisseurs who are looking for special customized vehicles made from extremely rare materials. Bandit9 described its newly-launched EVE Odyssey as a bike that ‘brings order to complexity’ by enclosing its entire lighting system, steering, gas tank, and seat into a sophisticated unibody.’ Photo: Courtesy of Bandit9 Motors The rear of the bike is pointed, making EVE Odyssey look like a silver bullet. Photo: Courtesy of Bandit9 Motors Part of the alluminum alloy body is hollowed to create a saddle. Photo: Courtesy of Bandit9 Motors Every single part of EVE Odyssey, such as its grips and levers, rims, and handlebars, is custom-made and well matched with the body to for...

Visitors to the event had a chance to experience an AR (augmented reality) technology cherry blossom (Sakura) garden, enjoy typical cuisine of Japan and Bac Giang, wear traditional Japanese and Vietnamese costumes, visit Tay Yen Tu spiritual – ecological tourism complex, and visit booths showcasing OCOP (One commune-one product) products of the province. On this occasion, the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Chukyo region and Yokoi Mould Vietnam Co., Ltd presented 120 sakura trees to the Vietnamese locality to be planted at the complex. Japanese Deputy Ambassador to Vietnam Watanabe Shige showed his hope that these trees will grow up well and create beautiful landscapes to serve tourists. Since 2015, more than 700 sakura trees – a symbol of Japan – have been granted to Bac Giang. The post Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange event organised in Bac Giang appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: The harmony between traditional music and jazz...

The author of Lonely Planet travel magazine, Joe Bindloss has an article suggesting what to eat and drink in Vietnam. At the beginning of the article, Joe Bindloss did not forget to firmly affirm that every dish here is extremely attractive. “The rich and varied cuisine of Vietnam often sneaks under the radar, but any visitor will tell you that the food here is some of the best in Asia. Vietnam’s chefs look north towards China and west towards Thailand for influences, meeting somewhere in the middle. The resulting fusion has Southeast Asia’s zeal for herbs and spices, tempered by China’s love of clean, clear flavors. Some of the most popular food and drink in Vietnam also has subtle influences from the country’s six decades under French colonial rule. Needless to say, every trip to Vietnam is a feast. Cookery classes, market visits, and food-themed walking tours make it easy to discover the country’s culinary heritage, but street food is where the love affair with Vietnamese food...

Addressing the opening ceremony on March 18, Nguyen Phu Binh, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, praised Van Duong Thanh for her great contributions to strengthening the friendship between the Vietnamese people and those in other countries. “Thanh is not only a talented painter, but also a diplomatic messenger, significantly contributing to connecting and strengthening the friendship and solidarity between the Vietnamese people and others in the world,” he said. Visiting the exhibition, Romanian Ambassador to Vietnam Cristina Romila said she highly respects painter Duong Thanh for her tireless devotion to painting and strengthening cultural connectivity among nations, especially with Romania. Thanh works as a cultural ambassador to help promote ties between Vietnam and Romania, the ambassador said, recalling the painter’s solo exhibitions at famous museums in Romania, attracting large numbers of visitors.  Van Duong Thanh is considered to be one of the special arti...

Do not wear swimsuits in the city, be respectful around shrines and do not get upset if someone is late for an appointment… are some tips for international travelers visiting Vietnam for the first time. Foreign travelers may find various interesting things in Hanoi. Photo: Ka Long Having lived in Vietnam since 2010, Ian Paynton, founder of the Hanoi-based content agency We Create Content, has shared what he’s learned about Hanoi with The Insider. There’s so much to explore in Vietnam, from cities and villages to mountains, beaches, and grottos, according to www.insider.com . The country is also one of the most affordable places in Southeast Asia to visit. In 2019, the number of tourist arrivals in the country was around 18 million. In addition, more and more expats from around the world are choosing Vietnam as their “second home”. Over 100,000 currently live in the country permanently. After almost a decade of living in Vietnam, Ian Paynton has noticed a few common m...

Vietnam is among the top five international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. Photo: traveloffpath.com According the UK outlet, Vietnam is a country that saw a significant hike in terms of searches and bookings for the summer. Cities like Hanoi have seen a search and book rate of up to 298%, Da Nang 439%, and Ho Chi Minh City 219%. These searches prove there’s more to the world than stereotypical destinations that people go to every year. “ Hanoi is the country’s capital and is known as its art capital. You can find some of the city’s most exciting architecture and centuries-old culture,” the magazine suggested. Rounding off the list of the top 5 is Japan, New Zealand, Italy, and France. Travel Off Path , which provides the latest daily travel news, tips and trends affecting American travelers around the world, also cited the list by Expedia , saying summer travel is always fun, but when you’re traveling internationally, it can be even more so. “N...

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 28) notable headlines Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer Vietnam’s retail market proves attractive for foreign investors Big race for investment in e-commerce logistics Vietnam targets to have 5 urban cities of international standards by 2045 Hanoi looks to build trademarks for OCOP products International Friendship Exchange – Spring 2023 held in Lao Cai Vietnam wins 17 prizes at International Robothon 2023 Hanoi striving to preserve, promote national treasures Hue summer festival 2023 opens with colourful carnival Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi. Photo: VOV Vietnam named among world’s Top 5 destinations to visit this summer UK travel magazine Expedia has listed the nation among its Top 5 international destinations that visitors should visit this summer. According to information given by the UK outlet, Vietnam represents one of the countries that saw a significant...