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Many people floated lanterns on Sai Gon River on the evening of the 15th of the first month of the lunar year or the 1st full-moon festival. The event was held at Dieu Phap Pagoda located by Saigon River on March 2. At around 8 pm, flows of people flocked to the pagoda for floating lanterns. Nguyen Van Tu in Go Vap District, HCM City, said that on this occasion every year, he attends the lantern floating ceremony to send his wishes for good health and luck for his family. People write their wishes on lanterns A girl making a wish while floating lanterns Lanterns make the river more beautiful at night Dieu Phap Pagoda often holds lantern floating ceremonies on the 15th of the first month, 4th month and 7th month of the lunar year. … [Read more...] about Lanterns shine on Saigon River full-moon festival

West Lake has become the most ideal place in the capital city to see sunset as Hanoi is experiencing a scorching heat wave. The lake is a perfect location at 6 pm to watch the sun go down. Many people rush there to see the sunset and relax after work.  The large space on the West Lake is seen as an ideal place to see sunset.  Flowers in the sunset  Buildings look more beautiful in the sunset    Clouds look like dragons in the sky People relax by the lake The West Lake sunset attracts photographers … [Read more...] about Beautiful sunset on the West Lake

A man in Hanoi has been working as a guard and cleaner for Quan Chuong, the last gate of Thang Long Citadel for around 20 years. Every day, Ta Van Nhan, 70, in Hoan Kiem District, sweeps the gate at 6:30 am which is full of leaves and rubbish from vendors. Quan Chuong Gate area often attracts many tourists. He usually has to remind shops and vendors to ensure traffic order and hygiene for the area. Nhan does not remember exactly when he started guarding the gate, but estimated that it has been around 20 years. When starting the work, he received the payment of some VND100,000 (USD4.54) per month and now it is VND1.8 million (USD81.8). Nhan said the work is not hard, but requires the patience, adding that he often faces difficulties to remind people not to throw litter on the streets. The man said that he will continue the work until he can’t. Built in the 10th year of Le Canh Hung’s reign in 1749, the gate was renovated in the third year of Gia … [Read more...] about Man shows two-decade care of old Hanoi gate