Fishes will be filleted before being soaked in wine to remove their stink. They are next marinated in a mixture of spices including turmeric powder, ginger, shrimp paste and fermented rice. The seasoned fish fillets will then be cooked on a charcoal grill. The perfect La Vong grilled fish must be juicy and evenly brownish on the two sides. … [Read more...] about Capital city’s royal signature dish
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Underdogs dream of future without poverty
An’s mother, the eldest daughter of Khoanh and his wife, left her son when he was barely a month old on a hammock in the front yard. There is a burn mark on his stomach, the result of a fight between his parents and his father pouring boiling water on the baby. … [Read more...] about Underdogs dream of future without poverty
Unexpected country, unexpected job
Besides photography, basketball is my first true passion. I majored in Sports Marketing studies and sport in general always played a central role in my life. Also, I got the habit of reading a lot in my early age and it never left me. Since I am in Vietnam, I have also become really interested in meditation and Buddhism. Last but not least, I love travelling to new places and if possible, by train. I hope I can travel from Europe to Vietnam through the old silk roads once the world come back to its old self, if it ever does. … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
A village tiptoeing on stilts
Tay ethnic men preparing palm leaves to build thatch houses - PHOTOS: PHAM PHUONG From the crowded Thai Nguyen City in Thai Nguyen Province, tourists only need to travel a short distance to get to a green, peaceful oasis where they are welcomed by smiles, inhale fresh air and enjoy organic food. The oasis is Thai Hai Stilt House Preservation and Ecological Tourism Village boasting traditional practices and cultures of Tay ethnic group. … [Read more...] about A village tiptoeing on stilts
Young businesspersons focus on creative businesses
More and more young people started their businesses in internet. Several fan pages have attracted attention of tens of thousands of people or even hundreds of followers who are traders. For instance, 28-year-old Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa in To Ky Street in District 12 shared that she has sold foreign-made clothing and cosmetics for three years earning from VND15 million- VND20 million per month. She has to update and sort out new clothes everyday as well as receive and reply feedbacks of customers without stop. She had felt fatigue at first; yet she has not been so busy later after hiring an assistant; therefore, her business has gone smoothly. … [Read more...] about Young businesspersons focus on creative businesses