Mr. Nguyen Hoang Thoai, Deputy Secretary of the Bac Lieu provincial Youth Union presented certificates of merit to two winners (Photo: doanthanhnien.vn) 14 candidates, chosen from primary and secondary schools in seven districts, town and city had to experience two parts: telling stories about Uncle Ho in 12 minutes; draw lots to answer question of the organizing board about the biography, life and cause of President Ho Chi Minh or poems and songs praising Uncle Ho in two minutes. Stories about Uncle Ho told at the contest have been published in books, newspapers, magazines or mass media about morality and simple lifestyle, patriotism and noble qualities of Uncle Ho. Through stories, each candidate drew lessons for themselves and applied them to real life. The organizing board presented the first prize to Khuu Thi Tuyet Lan from grade 1A, Nguyen Binh Khiem primary school in Vinh Loi district, and Ong Bao Ngan from grade 7A2, Nguyen Minh Nhut secondary school in Vinh Loi district. The … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu organizes contest “Children tell stories about Uncle Ho” 2018
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Cargill boosts shrimp innovation in Bac Lieu
Cargill has opened an innovation centre in Bac Lieu Province to help shrimp farmers improve farm management. — VNS Photo Cargill has opened a shrimp-focused technology application centre in Bac Lieu Province, a shrimp farming hub. The 1.2ha centre, which has several ponds, a training facility and a research station, is Cargill’s second such facility in Viet Nam and the third in the region. “[It] will apply shrimp farming knowledge and technology from around the world within the local framework,” Jesper Clausen, technology application lead, Cargill’s aquaculture nutrition business in Asia, said. “In Viet Nam, this means helping farmers address challenges such as disease in shrimp farming and complement current farming practices with new techniques and improved feed.” At the centre, the company is co-operating with the Research Institute of Aquaculture No. 2 in Bac Lieu to run various full-cycle trials to find the best ingredient combinations … [Read more...] about Cargill boosts shrimp innovation in Bac Lieu
Over 50 houses blew away roofs due to whirlwind in Bac Lieu province
Of which, seven houses collapsed completely and it uprooted dozens of roofs of other houses. Besides, trees were fallen causing traffic congestion on the same day. Whirlwind damaged local people’s vegetables, rice and fruits and industrial trees. Fortunately, no one injured due to whirlwind Local authorities visited effected-families and helped them overcome the difficulties. The authorities called also for the support from sponsors, enterprises in the district, helping local people return to stable life. NGOC CHANH –Translated by Van Ha Tags: whirlwind Bac Lieu collapse … [Read more...] about Over 50 houses blew away roofs due to whirlwind in Bac Lieu province
Technology exhibition of Vietnam shrimp sector to run in Bac Lieu
An exhibition on technologies of the shrimp sector in Vietnam is scheduled for the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu with a view of turning the locality into a national shrimp industry center. About 150 firms will operate stalls at the event to introduce their products like fry, animal feed, bio-products, medicines, and machines serving aquatic farming production, and logistics, from April 27 – 29. Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Technology exhibition of Vietnam shrimp sector to run in Bac Lieu
Making a pilgrimage tour to Quan Am Pagoda in Bac Lieu
On the way to the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, around 100 kilometers from the southernmost tip of Vietnam, pilgrims should stop by a Buddhist pagoda where there is an 11-meter-tall Bodhisattva statue facing the sea. It is a sacred place of worship for many people, in the belief that the Goddess has miraculous ability to safeguard fishermen and seafarers. Just eight kilometers from Bac Lieu City, Quan Am Phat Dai Pagoda in Nha Mat Ward has been known as one of the most-frequented pilgrim destinations in the Mekong Delta for nearly half a century. The peak season for the pilgrimage to the pagoda starts from the first days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday and lasts until the end of the third lunar month. During this time, millions of pilgrims from across the country and local fishermen flock to the pagoda in droves to burn incense and pray for good luck and peace in front of the Bodhisattva statue, dubbed as Nam Hai’s Mother, who is believed to have supernatural power to … [Read more...] about Making a pilgrimage tour to Quan Am Pagoda in Bac Lieu