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In Phu Yen province, a total of 396 fishing vessels with approximately 2,380 people on board have now found shelter from the incoming storm. Border guards in Quang Ngai province called back vessels operating at sea, urging them to move to shore before 8 a.m. on September 27. Local authorities in Quang Ngai province plan to evacuate a total of 24,600 households before 6 p.m. on September 27, including 84,400 people from areas at risk of flash floods and landslides, amid Super Typhoon Noru heading to the central region. Workers reinforce Cau bridge, a major tourist attraction in Hoi An ancient city. Vessels in Hoi An of Quang Nam province are asked to seek safe shelters. A worker removes equipment from a vessels and brings it ashore to avoid the impending arrival of the typhoon. Restaurants’ owners along Cua Dai beach in Quang Nam province use sandbags to protect their businesses against the typhoon. Residen...

The concert is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of bilateral relations between Vietnam and Spain, as well as the 80th anniversary of Spain’s National Day. The show will feature performances by renowned Spanish and Vietnamese artists, including pianist Pablo Galdo, pianist Tran Thi Tam Ngoc, and guitarist Vu Duc Hien. They will play a number of popular Spanish works, including Suite Espanola No.1, Opt.47 by Isaac Albeniz, Caprichio Arabe by Francisco Tarrega, and Ma mère l’Oye by Maurice Ravel. Pablo Galdo is an exceptional Spanish pianist famous for his great technique who has gained a number of prizes in various piano competitions over the years. The Spanish pianist has performed in more than 40 countries globally with different orchestras in Spain, Hungary, Germany, and Austria. The post “Spanish melody” concert set to thrill Hanoi audiences appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Southern Fol...

If you are looking for a relaxing shelter not too far from Saigon, Can Gio is perfect for a weekend getaway for residents of Saigon and surrounding areas. What exactly does Can Gio offer, you might ask, then check out our list of must-visit destinations below! 30/4 Beach Photo: Dulichviet If the crowded and hustling city life stressed you out, a relaxing trip to 30/4 beach, also known as Can Gio beach, will be your best therapy. 30/4 is the only beach on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City, therefore, it offers urban citizens a green oasis after a long week in the bustling city. While tourists may be surprised to see the black sand, it should be noted that the color is formed not because of pollution but the beach’s geographical condition. You can enjoy the cool, fresh air here and feel the salty flavors of the sea. The crystal clear water shines like thousands of crystals during the sunrise and sunset. A seafood market, named Hang Duong, lies just 50 meters from the b...

The local designer will bring a total of 15 outfits to the event, with H’Hen Nie being unveiled as the vedette of his fashion show. The ethnic Ede girl marked a historical milestone for Vietnamese beauty when she secured a Top 5 spot in the grand finale of the Miss Universe 2018 pageant in Thailand. Furthermore, 2018 also saw H’Hen Nie become the first Vietnamese representative to win the Timeless Beauty award by Missosology. Other celebrities such as Caterina Di Fuccia, Miss Universe Italy 2021, and Amelia Tu, Miss Universe Canada 2022, will model the latest collection by designer Hoang Hai at Milan Fashion Week 2022. The fashion show first debuting in 1958 is part of the global Big Four fashion shows along with Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week. Milan Fashion Week has been taking place semi-annually in the northern Italian city. The autumn/winter event is held in February or March each year, whilst the spring/summer event is held in ei...

He has devoted his talent and passion to preserving these traditional toys and promoting them to the outside world.  Dang Van Hau was born in Xuan La hamlet into a family with a tradition of making toy figurines. Hau learned to make To he when he was a boy. Eventually his creativity began winning him prizes in craft competitions. Hau was awarded the title “Hanoi Artisan” in 2014, the youngest person ever to receive the title. Hau’s research uncovered ways to make the dough more durable. “I have restored the traditional figurines typical of Phu Xuyen district, Pho Khach, and the Old Quarter. We aim to create toys typical of Vietnamese culture, rather than figures of foreign superheroes or princess Elsa. We want to preserve traditional Vietnamese culture,” he said.  Toy figurines made by Dang Van Hau. (Photo: VOV)  Hau has promoted his toy figurines, which include lions, goldfish, domestic animals and fowls, and the traditional animals of Hue, at exhibit...

The street haircut is not unique to Ho Chi Minh City, but for centuries, the streets of Saigon have been filled with these lone businessmen, servicing the community whilst fighting the heat, weather, and evolution of the city to stay in business and make a living.  Having lived in Ho Chi Minh City for almost a decade, I have ridden past these street haircut services around the city, and in the countryside, and not given them a second thought. When I get a haircut, I like the relaxation of a cool room, pleasant smells of the creams and lotions, and quietness of a room closed off to the outside traffic. But I just didn’t know what I was missing by avoiding the street barbers in Ho Chi Minh City.  In a backstreet of District 1, Vinh stands under a makeshift canopy. Every morning around 8:00 am, he brings his entire haircut operation on his motorbike, chair included, and spends about 30 minutes setting up for the day. Regardless of the weather, Vinh is there at the same tim...