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Yến badminton is believed to have originated from a story about a boy from Heaven who fell in love with a girl while on a trip to Earth. They would often play yến badminton together. In this game, players toss the yến shuttlecock and hit it back and forth with wooden rackets. It is purely an exercise and does not involve competition, rules, winners, or losers. Yến badminton is particularly popular among ethnic groups, especially the Mong in Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province. “The Mong in Ha Giang province have many folk games, such as spinning tops, stick pushing, and tug-of-war, but their favorite is yến badminton, and anyone can play it,” says Vang Ngoc Xuan of Thanh Van commune. The lightweight yet sturdy rackets, made of pine wood, produce a joyful sound when hitting the shuttlecock. Playing yến badminton helps improve strength, speed, and coordination. People play yến badminton at the Mong Culture Festival. Vuong Thi Sim, also from Thanh Van commune, shares her...

During the press conference on October 14, Kamitani Naoko, First Secretary and Head of the Press and Culture Department at the Embassy of Japan to Vietnam, announced the launch of Ehon Week. This event consists of various book introductions and reading activities for children and their parents. Ehon Week is organized in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973 – September 21, 2023). It is organized by the Bac Cau Foundation with the support of the Japanese Embassy and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam. Kamitani Naoko described “Ehon” as illustrated short stories designed for preschool children or those under 10 years old. Ehon is known to be nourishment for children’s souls. An event introducing books held during Ehon Week, taking place from October 14-22 in Hanoi. “Ehon is extremely popular among Japanese children. The process of reading Ehon together with parents and engaging in con...

From Chapchar Kut to Mim Kut, Mizoram’s calendar is full of colourful and vibrant festivals that are celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. These festivals are marked by traditional dances, music, food, and vibrant costumes, which showcase the state’s cultural diversity and rich heritage. One of the most popular festivals in Mizoram is Chapchar Kut, which is celebrated in March. It marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the farming season. The festival is marked by traditional dances, music, and feasting. The highlight of the festival is the bamboo dance, where young men and women dance around a cluster of bamboo poles. Another popular festival in Mizoram is Mim Kut, which is celebrated in August. The festival is a celebration of the harvest season and is marked by feasting, dancing, and music. The highlight of the festival is the traditional dance known as Cheraw, where men and women dance in rhythm with the beating of bamboo poles. One of the unique festiv...

The first one is in Bang Ca Commune, Hoanh Bo District. At nearly 500 meters above sea level, five large rocks are stacked on top of each other. They protrude from the mountainside, creating a fantastic picture. The craggy cliff has so far inspired tourists to explore. The second overlapping cliff is in Binh Khe Commune, Uong Bi City. This cliff is located in the Ngoa Van relic site, where sacred vestiges of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong are kept. Visitors have to go trekking and cross the forest for more than three kilometers to enjoy the scenic view of the cliff. The natural scenic view of the mountain A tourist enjoys the view from the top of the mountain An adventurer stands on the craggy cliff to take photos The ideal viewpoint on the mountain The post Amazing overlapping cliffs in Quang Ninh appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Recipe: Vietnamese salad rolls with peanut dipping sauce (Goi cuon) A man s...