Posts Tagged ‘ The Whales ’

Worshipping guardian of the sea 

January 3, 2012
Worshipping guardian of the sea 

People prepare to bury a beached whale in Quang Nam Province in October 2010.   The Bac beach in central Vietnam has become a cemetery for more than 500 beached whales. Traditionally, the whale is seen as a holy protector by local fishermen. The beach in Quang Nam Province, which boasts the UNESCO heritage site [...]

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Call of the ocean

May 30, 2009
Call of the ocean

Get set for the cultural festivities and record-breaking attempts that will heat up the central coastal city of Nha Trang this June. A kitesurfing contest will be held at Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009, June 6-12.LookAtVietnam – Get set for the cultural festivities and record-breaking attempts that will heat up the central coastal city of [...]

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Call of the ocean

May 24, 2009
Call of the ocean

A kitesurfing contest will be held at Nha Trang Sea Festival 2009, June 6-12 Get set for the cultural festivities and record-breaking attempts that will heat up the central coastal city of Nha Trang this June. Beautiful beaches, plush resorts and excellent scuba-diving have earned Nha Trang the tag as the most popular destination for [...]

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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...