Tương Bần (Ban soya sauce) has been a delicacy of northern Vietnam since the end of the 19th century. It is a delicacy found in Ban Yen Nhan Ward in My Hao Town, Hung Yen province. VNA Photo
During the drying period, makers should stir the mixture every two days, but just for a minute. VNA Photo
Fungus and salt is added, and the mixture is put in ceramic containers, covered tightly and dried in the sun for between two and six months. VNA Photo
The final sauce should be a dark brown colour, with a slightly unpleasant odour but sweet taste. The sauce can last for up to three years in good conditions. VNA Photo
Sticky rice, after being soaked in water and boiled, is spread out on bamboo tray, covered with the leaves of longan or sweet potato. VNA Photo
Sticky rice, after being soaked in water and boiled, is spread out on bamboo tray, covered with the leaves of longan or sweet potato. VNA Photo
Tương Bần (Ban soya sauce) is a delicacy found in Ban Yen Nhan Ward in My Hao Town, Hung Yen province. VNA Photo
The boiled rice is left for three days till it turns yellow with the fungus. VNA Photo
The main ingredient of the sauce is soybean. VNA Photo
Sticky rice, after being soaked in water and boiled, is spread out on bamboo tray, covered with the leaves of longan or sweet potato. VNA Photo
The other ingredients are sticky rice and salt, while it is fermented in an enzyme known as koji punch. VNA Photo
Che Cu Nha commune is known for its traditional craft ofweaving brocade. The majority of the locals here dress in traditional costumesmade from fabric woven from fibers of the flax plant, with decorative patternscreated using the beeswax drawing technique. The Mong employ melted beeswax todraw on the fabric's surface, covering the desired parts. After the drawing,the fabric is dyed and boiled in water. During the boiling process, the beeswaxmelts into the boiling water, revealing the intricate patterns. VNA Photo: ĐinhThùy
Located 10km south of Phan Rang-Thap Cham city, a beautiful seaweed field stretching more than 2km along a beach in Tu Thien village, Ninh Thuan province has become a magnet for tourists. VNA Photo: Nguyễn Thành
International Women’s Day (March 8) marks a significant milestone in the history of the struggle for gender equality and women’s happiness in society. It is also a day when half of the world honours the contributions and efforts by mothers, sisters, and girls. In Vietnam, March 8 has become a driving force for generations of Vietnamese women to continuously bring into play their intellect, contribute to society, and help build a nation of sustainable development. VNA Photo
Thai ethnic, one of three largest ethnic groups in the northwestern province of Dien Bien, is striving to preserve their traditional brocade weaving. Visitors to Thai people’s homes will discover the remarkable craftsmanship of Thai women, who skilfully weave a variety of brocade products, such as pillowcases, bedsheets, blankets, bags, and clothing. Thai brocade fabric stands out among similar offerings from other ethnic groups for its colours, including red, black, purple, white, and green. The weaving skill of Thai people is passed from generations to generations, between mothers and daughters, to uphold not only the ways to make their own clothes, but also their rich tradition. VNA Photo: Xuân Tư
The Can Gio mangrove forest has been miraculously revivedafter nearly half a century of restoration and development. It is considered a“green carbon sink, green lung”, creating a solid green wall to protect theenvironment for Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring localities. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
A gong and xoang festival celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic groups recently took place in Kon Tum, a province in Vietnam's Central Highlands. Featuring captivating performances by artisan groups, the event immersed audiences in the vibrant traditions, rituals, and festive spirit of Kon Tum’s ethnic communities. VNA Photo: Khoa Chương
V-ORGANIC Organic Agricultural Cooperative in Quyet Chien commune, Tan Lac district, Hoa Binh province develops vegetables production following an organic, safe, and environmentally friendly chain. The cooperative's production area covers nearly 8 hectares with net houses, helping to minimize harmful pests. VNA Photo: Trọng Đạt
Lung Cung, the most remote village in Nam Co commune, Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, is bursting with color as peach blossoms and other flowers bloom. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh
About 6km from Tam Duong town in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, Si Thau Chai community-based tourism village has become beloved destination by many domestic and foreign tourists. Located at an altitude of more than 1,400m above sea level, with natural scenery and a cool climate all year round, the village gives visitors feelings of comfort and peace, keeping them away from the fatigue and noise of the urban life. Home to more than 60 households of the Dao ethnic minority group, the village offers tourists great experiences of unique customs and traditional culture of the Dao group. It also serves as a venue for domestic and international paragliding tournaments. VNA Photo: Quý Trung
A Huynh, a member of the Ja Rai ethnic group, resides in Chot Village, Sa Thay Town, Sa Thay District, Kon Tum Province. Apart from his expertise in playing gongs and skillfully handling the T'rung, A Huynh is also known as the only person in Kon Tum who can make and play stone instruments, the most peculiar musical instrument of the Central Highlands people and also the oldest musical instrument. A Huynh has created many different sets of stone musical instruments. His stone musical instruments not only participate in competitions and performances nationwide but also attract the attention of music experts from the Vietnamese Institute for Musicology and the Vietnam Institute of Culture and Arts Studies. VNA Photo: Khoa Chương
