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Over 100 kites bearing Vietnam’s national flag and images of soldiers safeguarding the country’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos soared high in the sky over the UNESCO-recognized Hoi An old town in central Quang Nam Province on Saturday afternoon. The kite performance, which attracted artisans from across the country and...

Once upon a time, there was a belief in Laos that a human being is a union of thirty-two organs, each has a special spirit to protect them. Nowadays, Laos people still count on these spirits often wander outside the body which causing unbalance of the soul and might lead to an illness. This is...

Provided we have to figure out where to go for bustling nightlife enjoy in Thailand, the first choice comes up to Patong Beach. “Vibrant”, “intriguing”, “tolerant” should be exact words to describe Patong beach of Phuket, Thailand. This splendid beach offers a great place to relax and enjoy the good life. You won’t be bored...

Get the most out of Vietnam’s biggest city by choosing a great base: from Graham Greene’s old haunt to a boutique bolthole with views over the Saigon river Ma Maison A pocket of France in a remote corner of Ho Chi Minh City, Ma Maison is a welcoming place to stay, run by a French-speaking...

A ball wrestling game, called Khanh Ha, is organized every forth lunar month for unmarried men in Bac Giang Province. Interested parties head to Van Ha Commune, Viet Yen District to be teamed up before the game, which is held on the 12th to 14th days of the lunar month (this year: May 10-12), according...

Hue is brimming with tourists as tens of thousands have flocked to the province and surrounding area for the five-day holiday, starting on April 30, said Phan Thanh Hai, Director of the Hue Relics Preservation Centre. Over the past three days, the Hue Relics Complex has welcomed over 62,000 holiday-makers, including 8,700 foreigners, earning a total of VND3.8 billion...

It is believed that without visiting Ananda Temple, you cannot be said to have visited Bagan, Myanmar. Ananda temple is considered to be one of the most surviving masterpieces of the Mon architecture with the finest, largest, best preservation of the Bagan complex. Dropping a visit here would become the most wonderful selection for travelers...

Some are everyday wear, others for special occasions but all of these hats are distinctive. Do you know where they originate from? Scroll to the bottom for the answers.     Answers: 1. Spain 2. Vietnam 3. Wales 4. Peru 5. The Netherlands 6. Afghanistan 7. Mexico 8. Russia 9. Turkey 10. Australia Source: theguardian.com