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Then  is an essential ritual practice in the spiritual life of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in Vietnam , mainly in 11 northern provinces including Tuyen Quang, Bac Giang, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, and Lao Cai. Artisans perform Then, an essential ritual practice in the spiritual life of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in Vietnam , at the ceremony to receive UNESCO’s certificate on September 3, 2022. Photo: Danh Khang / Tuoi Tre Then , which was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019, reflects concepts about human beings, the natural world and the universe, UNESCO said on its website. As explained by the UN agency, Then ceremonies describe a journey in which the Then Master (male or female) controls ghost soldiers travel ing from the earth realm to the heaven realm to offer items of worship and present their prayers for peace, for treating illne

Photo: Pinterest All across Vietnam, many mooncake stalls have started to operate, and it is also time for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival. This is not only a festive season loved by children, but also enjoyed by many adults. Numerous cafes also tend to redecorate to suit the theme of this festival. Photo: Halotraval Here are three cafes with hundreds of lanterns made of paper, plastic, and star lights that people can check-in. These cafes are very suitable for families with young children. Here, they will be able to take many unique photos without having to jostle on the crowded street. Photo: We25 April Tea Shop Located on Nhieu Tu Street, Ward 7, Phu Nhuan District, April Tea Shop is one of the early Mid-Autumn Festival decor places. This cafe has been decorated for this festive season from the outside to the inside, everywhere filled with colorful lights and star-shaped lanterns. Each small corner of this cafe is designed very thoughtfully

Hanoi Golf Tourism Week 2022 will be held at Dong Mo, Legend Hill, Minh Tri, Sky Lake, and Long Bien golf courses in October, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. Representatives of the Hanoi Tourism Department met World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke on October 12 in Hanoi. Photo: Le Nam/ Hanoitimes The event, co-organized by the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association, Hanoi Department of Tourism, and Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports is aimed at attracting expat golfers living in Vietnam and golfers who are Vietnamese nationals. At a meeting with the Hanoi Department of Tourism on September 12, World Travel Awards President Graham Cooke suggested that Hanoi should ensure international standards of golf courses for the tournament. “Tournament venues must be located within walking distance of world-class accommodation facilities and have a connection with interesting tourist attractions in Hanoi,” he stated. Director of the municipal Tourism Departmen

The Vietnam National Opera & Ballet (VNOB) will perform the musical Les Misérable for two nights at 8pm in Hanoi on September 19 and 30. Les Misérables  is the story of  Jean Valjean , a French peasant, and his desire for redemption. Jean Valjean was released in 1815 after serving nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread for his sister’s starving children. Photo: VNOB The musical gained a great reputation among the public and professionals with 14 awards and 10 consecutive night performances at the 2021 National Festival of Music and Dance held in the northern city of Haiphong. Les Misérables is a musical based on the namesake novel by French poet and playwright, Victor Hugo. Through a series of typical characters, the musical depicts the fates of people from various social strata. In the book, Hugo’s characters step onto the stage, talking about their struggling journey toward redemption and revolution. Through the music, the stories of humanity, soli

Recently, the district’s authorities have been collaborating with local travel agencies to create a tour comprising interesting local destinations which are likely unknown to tourists. One of the stops on this tour is the Southeastern Armed Forces Museum, where artifacts of historical value relating to the armed forces of the southeast region are carefully preserved. At the museum, visitors can meet veterans and war correspondents, as well as listen to stories about the heroic struggle of the country. Former war correspondent Nguyen Minh Tri (right) speaks to guests about the arduous journeys of working during the American war in Vietnam. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre Visitors can also check out tunnel simulation models which are a miniature recreation of the dozens of tunnels that once existed in the southeast region in wartime. The tour also stops at the 300-year-old Giac Lam Pagoda, the oldest in the southern region. The pagoda was recognized at a national architectura