Posts Tagged ‘ Muong ’

Mountain spirits 

April 3, 2011
Mountain spirits 

Visitors enjoy cần wine at a Muong residence The northern mountainous region of Vietnam has garnered praise aplenty for its sometimes rugged, and sometimes lush natural beauty. Among the other attractions it has is a none-too-closely guarded secret – homemade wines – for it is in the hospitable nature of the region’s residents to welcome [...]

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Doco captures rich folklore

December 29, 2009
Doco captures rich folklore

LookAtVietnam – A documentary about the culture of ethnic groups in the nation’s northwest has been launched on Viet Nam Television. Terraces: The rich beauty and unique folklore of the northwest region is being highlighted in a 21-episode documentary on Viet Nam Television.The Khat Vong Tay Bac (Northwest Aspiration) is also the longest ever documentary [...]

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In God’s Country

December 12, 2009
In God’s Country

The Thai hill tribe living on the outskirts of Dien Bien Phu are well known for their kindness and hospitality. Administratively, the province of Dien Bien was created in the beginning of 2004 when the former Lai Chau province was split into two new provinces. The new Lai Chau province covers the north of the [...]

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An autumn paradise off the beaten track

November 22, 2009
An autumn paradise off the beaten track

Long ago, deer would graze in the mountain and fields near the water of the Da River. It was because of this everyday sight that the valley was named the “Valley of Deer”. Tourists are able to relax near the tranquil waters in Thung Nai. VietNamNet Bridge – Long ago, deer would graze in the [...]

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Muong tribe banks on traditional craft

November 21, 2009
Muong tribe banks on traditional craft

In the late afternoon light, a few fluorescent lights have been switched on in the stilt houses in Luc Village, Hoa Binh Province. LookAtVietnam – In the late afternoon light, the sun is gradually sinking, reflecting off the dark clouds and the surrounding mountains. A few fluorescent lights have been switched on in the stilt houses [...]

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Rickety bridges in HCM City

November 20, 2009
Rickety bridges in HCM City

The southern metropolis of HCM City currently has more than 50 weak bridges. Many are very old and need to be repaired or replaced. The Muong Chuoi Bridge after being hit by a 30,000 tonne ship over one month ago. Two months needed to repair Thi Nghe Bridge hit by bargeHole found in HCMC’s main bridge [...]

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Flood gives old town a fresh start

July 11, 2009
Flood gives old town a fresh start

A part of the former Muong Lay Town, which will soon be underwater.LookAtVietnam – Lai Chau Province prepares to bid its old town goodbye and welcomes the new facilities that comes with its rebirth. VNS reports.Emerging out of the metaphorical ashes of Muong Lay Town as it goes under several metres of water when the [...]

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Sapa’s terraced fields suggested for world heritage recognition

July 3, 2009
Sapa’s terraced fields suggested for world heritage recognition

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has proposed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ask for UNESCO’s recognition of Sapa’s terraced fields as a world heritage.  The terraced field is a form of cultivation in the mountainous topographies of many ethnic groups in the world, such as the Inca people in Peru, in [...]

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Growing vegetables on waste water

June 30, 2009
Growing vegetables on waste water

Nhue has been one of the most polluted rivers in Hanoi for years. On many sections of the river, where the water is black and smelly, rau muong (water morning glory) is planted on rafts. In Huu Hoa, rau muong rafts run kilometers long.Not far from rau muong rafts is rubbish.Local residents know about the [...]

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Picture perfect

June 25, 2009
Picture perfect

Picturesque Pu Luong in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa May and June are the best months to visit Pu Luong as that’s when the rice terraces are at their most bountiful. It’s an idyllic spot and lies at the heart of Pu Luong Nature Reserve on the border of Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc [...]

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Vietnam, Cuba foreign ministries to bolster ties

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Vietnam’s top diplomat has affirmed that the Foreign Ministry will closely cooperate with its Cuban counterpart to implement the agreements reached by the two...