VietNamNet Bridge - A 59-second video clip showing a girl bathing in the Hoan Kiem Lake which was uploaded to the Internet on October 8 has stirred up outrage? among the online community. Within several days, the clip has spread on many online forums and was watched by around 100,000 people. The online community, mainly young people, was very angry with the girl's ill-considered act."It is unmannerly! Why did that shameful scene appear at a holy place like the Hoan Kiem Lake?" one commented on a social network."Oh my God! That's disgusting!", "This girl must be mad!" and "She is so impudent!" are the most popular comments. People were even more angry since the incident took place at the time when Hanoi celebrated its 1000th anniversary. "What will foreign visitors think about the charm of Vietnamese women if they see this scene. It's so sad!," one wrote on tuu.vn forum. Some people said that the act not only harms Hanoi's holy place? but also shows the poor morals of some … [Read more...] about Youngsters angry with girl bathing in Hoan Kiem Lake
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The legendary turtle in Hoan Kiem Lake among the world’s 100 most endangered species
- Five fauna species of Vietnam, including the Hoan Kiem Lake turtle, have been listed in the top 100 endangered species of the world.The report named "100 most seriously threatened species in the world. They are invaluable or worthless?" is the result of more than 8,000 scientists from the International Conservation Union (IUCN) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). The list was published at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, South Korea last month.Vietnam's species on the list include: saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi), Hoan Kiem lake turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), Giant pangasius (Pangasius sanitwongsei) and Tonkin snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus).In the world, there are only four individuals of Hoan Kiem turtle species, including one living in the Hoan Kiem Lake, one in the Dong Mo Lake, in Hanoi, and the remaining two in China. Recently, for the conservation of this species, scientists took one … [Read more...] about The legendary turtle in Hoan Kiem Lake among the world’s 100 most endangered species
Hoan Kiem Lake turtle among the world’s 100 most endangered species
VietNamNet Bridge - Five fauna species of Vietnam, including the Hoan Kiem Lake turtle, have been listed in the top 100 endangered species of the world. The report named "100 most seriously threatened species in the world. They are invaluable or worthless?" is the result of more than 8,000 scientists from the International Conservation Union (IUCN) and the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). The list was published at the World Conservation Congress in Jeju Island, South Korea last month. Vietnam's species on the list include: saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), Edwards's pheasant (Lophura edwardsi), Hoan Kiem lake turtle (Rafetus swinhoei), Giant pangasius (Pangasius sanitwongsei) and Tonkin snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus). In the world, there are only four individuals of Hoan Kiem turtle species, including one living in the Hoan Kiem Lake, one in the Dong Mo Lake, in Hanoi, and the remaining two in China. Recently, for the conservation of this species, scientists … [Read more...] about Hoan Kiem Lake turtle among the world’s 100 most endangered species
Hoan Kiem lake’s “Old Tortoise” visits war-invalids
PANO – Duy Tien sanatorium for war-invalids in Ha Nam province has received special guest from Hanoi – Hoan Kiem lake’s Old Tortoise - on the occasion of War-invalids and Martyrs’ Day of July 27. 117 pictures of Hoan Kiem lake’s Old Tortoise taken by amateur photographer Luu Duc Ngo, a Hanoian, were displayed at Duy Tien sanatorium on July 13-15. Both seriously wounded soldiers and local citizens were happy to look at the Old Tortoise. Mr Vu Xuan Kien with paralyzed legs confided that “We all are very happy and interested in pictures of Hoan Kiem lake’s Old Tortoise. We are seriously wounded soldiers, and so there is little chance for us to visit other places. Luu Duc Ngo’s pictures help us know more about our thousand year-cultural capital. That encourages us to love our life, live well and usefully”. Beside introducing pictures to Duy Tien sanatorium’s members, Mr Ngo has given them 1.3 million VND. Other benefactors also … [Read more...] about Hoan Kiem lake’s “Old Tortoise” visits war-invalids
Vehicles to be banned around Hoan Kiem Lake at weekend
Some streets in the Hanoi’s old quarter and the road around Hoan Kiem Lake will become streets for pedestrians from Friday to Sunday. Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Transportation Nguyen Xuan Tan said that his agency is working on a project to turn the road around the Hoan Kiem Lake and Dong Xuan, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, Trang Tien streets into the streets for pedestrians at weekend. “We are implementing a sociological survey in this area in order to solve all requirements like traveling, emergency aid, fire fighting, toilets, etc.,” Tan said. The official said that the department will submit the plan to the Hanoi People’s Committee in late October. Earlier, Lieutenant General Nguyen Duc Nhanh, director of the Hanoi Police Agency, said he hoped Hanoi to have many streets for pedestrians like many cities in the world. Walking is not only good for health but also helps reduce traffic jams and enable tourists and people to do … [Read more...] about Vehicles to be banned around Hoan Kiem Lake at weekend