By Thanh LiênOutstanding Vietnamese Farmer award last year for successfully developing a red dragon fruit plantation which earned him VNĐ1.3 billion.export his fruit to Malaysia and Chinese Taiwan in 2016.techniques necessary to grow red dragon fruit in addition to researching the process online.saplings that produced small yields that were sour. In 2015, Hoàng harvested his first high-quality fruit: sweet with a thin skin.harsh so we can only harvest from April to October compared with the south where the trees fruit all year round. I've invested all my time and efforts on nurturing my plants to ensure they are strong enough to survive the severe heat of summer and chilling cold of winter.fertiliser down to help the trees survive winter,” Hoàng said.prunes his trees to ensure quality and big fruit that can be … [Read more...] about Red dragon fruit does well in the north
Devil in the white city movie release
Sakura trees beautify springtime in the Peace City
Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung Mr. Kunio Umeda, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam and Mr. Nguyen Duc Chung, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee attended the event this year. The sakura tree planting event at Hoa Binh Park was first launched in 2017; after two years of implementation, the AEON Environment Foundation, supporting by AEON MALL Vietnam, has planted a total of 700 sakura trees in Hoa Binh Park, Ha Noi. In 2019, to continue the journey toward the goal of 1 million green trees initiated by the capital authority, 1000 sakura trees from Japan have been brought to Vietnam and planted by 350 volunteers from AEON Group’s subsidiaries, Mizuho Bank as well as partners and university students. Mr. Kunio Umeda, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam To bring 1000 sakura trees from Japan to Vietnam, then help the trees bloom and lush, many Japanese and Vietnamese soil experts have worked together, studied and tested to find better … [Read more...] about Sakura trees beautify springtime in the Peace City
Hue’s Kim Long ginger jam village busy in the buildup to Tet
Kim Long ginger jam village is the only place in the ancient city of Hue that has preserved the craft of making jam in preparations for Tet. Kim Long ginger jam is famous for its distinct chilly flavor. The ginger itself is cut into thin slices. The Ginger slices are then soaked into cool lemon water for approximately 30 minutes. After the ginger is washed with clean water, the artisans begin to mix the ginger with white sugar. The mixture is then put onto a hot stove for one hour. Artisans then have to stir the ginger continuously to avoid it burning. The dried ginger then is put into a tray with paper. The entire process of making ginger is conducted manually by artisans without using additives. At present, Kim Long ward is home to 20 households who make ginger jam for Tet. Kim Long ginger jams are ordered by traders from Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Ho Chi Minh City throughout the year. Each kilo of ginger jam is sold at between VND55, 000 and VND70,000. Kim Long … [Read more...] about Hue’s Kim Long ginger jam village busy in the buildup to Tet
Documentary on Agent Orange to be screen in the US
The Hanoitimes - The documentary tells the story of Thoa, a forgotten victim of AO in Vietnam, whose younger brother is also an AO victim. The documentary “Inside This Peace” featuring a forgotten victim of Agent Orange (AO) living in Vietnam will be screened on Vimeo On Demand across the US on December 25, VietNamNet reported. A scene in the film. Photo: Vietbao.vn “Inside This Peace” was directed by Linh Nga, an America-based producer and director. The documentary tells the story of Thoa, a forgotten victim of AO in Vietnam, whose younger brother is also an AO victim. Thoa has scary skin with huge black patches, numerous lumps and hair all over her body. The lumps are filled with fluid and can’t be drained. For decades, Thoa’s parents have been looking for government’s help. Linh Nga first met Thoa when she was 13 years old when they sat next to each other on a plane on the way to a charity performance in the central … [Read more...] about Documentary on Agent Orange to be screen in the US
Art talent on display in the capital city
Bright: Diva by Trần Vũ Hoàng. Viet Nam News Some interesting art is coming out of Hà Nội. Two teachers are selling their work to help women in need of kidney treatment. Their work involves both oil and lacquer paintings. Their pictures include a scene of a woman holding a conical hat and one of a man telling his daughter about her great grandfather’s war victories. The great grandfather was none other than General Võ Nguyên Giáp By Hà Nguyễn “Em… particularly women and girls who are unlucky or facing difficulties in life, were the main source of inspiration for our paintings,” said Nguyễn Thị Thúy Hường, who is a teacher at a primary school in Hà Nội. Hường and her friend Trần Vũ Hoàng, who is deputy head of the Hà Nội College of Art, said although their regular jobs were at school, they were interested in fine arts, … [Read more...] about Art talent on display in the capital city