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A similar natural phenomenon was seen atop the mountain in November last year. Locals said the mountain looked like donning a white hat at about 6:00 am. Many of them excitedly took photos of the spectacular moment. The phenomenon is known as lenticular clouds, which are caused by sudden air movements and often found near hills or mountains. The phenomenon is also seen atop Mount Fuji in Japan, Mayon Volcano in the Philippines, and Etna Mountain in Italy. As moist and stable air flow over a larger eddy, like those caused by mountains, and temperatures drop below the dew point, lenticular clouds can form. Lenticular clouds in the shape of a flying saucer are special and infrequent, according to Le Dinh Quyet, deputy head of the forecasting department at the Southern Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting. Standing at 986 meters above sea level, Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province has been dubbed the ‘roof of Vietnam’s southern region.’  Len...

The article names Vietnam as a good suggestion for budget-friendly holidays. As the Indian currency (INR) is much stronger than the Vietnamese currency (VND), traveling and staying in the country is now much simpler for Indian tourists. In addition, there are also multiple flights connecting to cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh with India, making it easy for holidaymakers to travel. Vietnam can be viewed as a land of hospitality, and it is ready to welcome an increasing number of Indian visitors this year. It is home to limestone caves, beautiful bays, distinctive street foods, historical sites, and shopping malls that provide a great experience for visitors, explained Telegraph India. According to the media outlet, one of the many pleasures of visiting the country is that tourists can cover everything on their list at their own pace. A holiday to Vietnam won’t require travelers to have a packed itinerary. Instead, they can take a leisurely stroll or enjoy a rickshaw ride by t...

Director Pham Thien An (fourth from left) and friends and crew “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” attended the May 24 screening at Cannes. Photo courtesy of the director Following on from its global premiere on May 24 at the Directors Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival , Vietnamese movie “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, received a five-minute standing ovation from audiences, VNA & VOV reported. Vietnamese movie “Ben Trong Vo Ken Vang, known as “Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” in English, receives a five-minute standing ovation from audiences. Pham Thien An wrote the script and made his first-time feature in 2020 from his award-winning short movie Hay Thuc Tinh va San Sang (Stay Awake, Be Ready). The movie tells the story of a journey taken by a young man named Thien who is tasked with delivering his sister-in-law’s body to their countryside hometown following a tragic motorcycle accident. Taking place amid the ...

The festival is being jointly held by the Vietnam Association for the Promotion and Development of Cinema, authorities of Da Nang, and the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema. DANAFF aims to recognize and honor outstanding Vietnamese and Asia-Pacific cinematographic works, promote them to the public, and foster the growth of emerging talents in the region. Performers dance at the opening ceremony of the inaugural Da Nang Asian Film Festival in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, May 9, 2023. Photo: Tran Mac / Tuoi Tre Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ngo Phuong Lan, director of the Vietnam Cinema Department, stated that the festival’s theme ‘DANAFF – Bridging Asia’ focuses on celebrating films that embody humanistic values, unique artistic expression, and new discoveries, while also encouraging new Vietnamese and Asian talents in the industry, and presenting valuable works from Asian and Vietnamese cinemas as well as selected global films to audiences. ...