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Young farmer makes fortune with grapes

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  Despite being grown massively in Binh Yen hamlet, Binh Son commune, Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province, lychee, orange and pomelo are not for everyone, including local farmer Nguyen Van Tuan. Seeing low economic value of the fruits, he has switched to grape since March 2019. Seeing black grape vines in Bac Giang university of forestry and being weighted down with beautiful juicy fruits, he had studied the variety carefully and decided to invest some 150,000 USD in his own grape farm. At first, he encountered a lot of difficulties due to his limited experiences.  However, as he was strictly adhering to instructions by the university and continually learning from other grape growers in other localities, his grape vines started yielding a plenty of fruits. Not only does this variety yield a lot of fruits but it also tastes candied and looks beautiful. Therefore, the fruit is much sought after by consumers. Seeing his successful agricultural model, many local farmers have visit...

Hue’s relic sites to reopen on April 30

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According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, its officials and employees will clean and disinfect the sites on April 29 to ensure the safety of visitors. The visitors to the sites are required to comply with regulations related to the epidemic prevention and control, such as checking their body temperatures, wearing face masks, washing hands and not gathering in groups of over 30 people. On April 27, the Thua Thien – Hue Provincial People’s Committee issued Official Letter No.3482/UBND-GD, allowing the relics, landscapes, tourist attractions and museums in the locality to resume operation. The provincial People’s Committee also continued to ease and allow the operation of trade and service establishments. In addition, the transportation activities will also be resumed, however, the measures to prevent and control the epidemic should be strictly implemented. The province continues the temporarily suspension of activities in several fields, such as festivals, ...

Mong Chicken

This species has black or brown-black feathers. Even though the skin, bones and inner organs are all black, Mong Chicken tastes differently from Ac Chicken, another type of black chicken in Vietnam. In the past, this species was only raised in places where the Mong ethnic group resides. However, because Mong Chicken has been placed on the endangered list, scientists have tried to preserve and develop the species. Nowadays, from the plains to the mountains, we can find Mong Chicken. However, the best tasting type of Mong Chicken can only be found in Tay Ninh. Mong Chicken is widely preferred because of its delicious and healthy meat. The custom of this species is to jump and fly. In addition, as they are raised in a natural setting, the meat of these chickens is of high quality with only a small amount of fat. According to many scientists, Mong Chicken also provides us with 3.87% of glutamic acid, which accounts for its extremely sweet flavor. In addition, because Mong Chicken is low...

Hanoi exchange program lures 500 chefs

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Nearly 500 chefs from large restaurant chains and 5-star hotels in Hanoi, kitchen team leaders, restaurant owners and culinary businesses attended the exchange program of culinary performances between Vietnam and some other countries in Hanoi on November 21.   The performance of three chefs representing Vietnamese, South Korean and French cuisines. Photo: Thanh Tuan The event was jointly hosted by the Hanoi Media Association, Vietnam Art and Culture Exhibition Center, Hanoi Tourism Association, Hanoi Professional Chefs Association. It provided a venue for chefs to come together to bring Vietnamese cuisine to other world-class culinary standards. At the exchange program, three chefs from 5-star restaurants and hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City representing Vietnamese, South Korean and French cuisines offered special and exclusive dishes and exchange experiences. “Along with the strength of the natural landscape, rich history and culture, Vietnam has increasingly aff...

Official logo, mascot of 31st SEA Games, 11th Para Games launched

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More than 1,460 entries were sent to a contest on designing the events’ logo and mascot. A logo symbolising a flying bird and a V-shaped hand by Hoang Xuan Hieu in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue won first prize. The brainchild of Ngo Xuan Khoi from Hanoi triumphed in the mascot category, based on the saola, a rare animal listed in Vietnam’s Red Book of Endangered Species. The contest was launched in August last year. The two regional sporting events will be hosted by Vietnam in late 2021./. VNA The post https://vietexplorer.com/videos/official-logo-mascot-of-31st-sea-games-11th-para-games-launched/ appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Xoe dance dossier for UNESCO recognition prepared Sustainable preservation targeted for My Son World Cultural Heritage Japanese architect makes model of Vietnamese village gate Da Nang moves to pervade unique value of Bai choi singing Prime Minister attends first Vietnam Brocade Culture Festival Frien...

Da Vi dry vermicelli – the flavour of the mountains

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Da Vi dry vermicelli has its own flavour and natural sweetness, remaining tough after being cooked. The craft of making dry vermicelli in the area originated in the region a long time ago but it was small scale, mainly to serve local needs. Thanks to the recent support policies of the district and communal authorities, some households have started to produce vermicelli in mass volume and sell to markets, which has fetched a stable source of income. Vermicelli is dried for about two days before being packed. — VNA/VNS Photos Nam Suong Currently, three households in the commune specialise in making dry rice vermicelli and supply it for both provincial and external markets. According to Trieu Thi Loi from Phai Khan Village, the quality of the rice is the key factor to making high quality, soft and tender vermicelli. Dry vermicelli is packed and stamped.   The rice should be local Bao Thai kind, which will be milled, ground into flour mixed with water a...