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Heavy rains in the past few days have caused flooding in many parts of Quang Nam province, central Vietnam. Floodwaters coming from the upstream Thu Bon river are a threat to many ancient houses in Hoi An city. See some photos below: … [Read more...] about Hoi An’s ancient quarter under water
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Hoi An responds to Earth Hour campaign
The ancient city of Hoi An, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site, will turn off its lights in an hour on March 28 to respond to the global “Earth Hour” campaign. According to municipal authorities, all ancient houses, shops, hotels and restaurants in this tourist city will turn off their lights from 20.30 to 21.30 on March 28. Instead, they will use candles, candle wax and nut oil to fuel lamps and lanterns. “Without neon lights, the ancient quarters and the area surrounding the Hoai River will be more dazzling with thousands of lanterns,” says Vo Phung, director of the Hoi An Municipal Department of Culture and Sports. He says that local campaigners will encourage tourists and citizens to buy lanterns to be released on the Hoai River and the proceeds will go to Fund for the Poor. Tourists will have the chance to travel along the Hoai River by boat and enjoy traditional music performance. Earlier, Hanoi and Ho … [Read more...] about Hoi An responds to Earth Hour campaign
Hoi An, acient city in the light of lanterns
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Visitors to Hoi An in Central Quang Nam province enjoy strolling around the city at night by the colourful light of lanterns, which are hung in front of houses, restaurants and hotels. Lanterns are made in all shapes and sizes to suit different tastes and budgets. They are considered to be the souls of the city and often used to decorate places during festivals and religious services. Lanterns are seen every where Heading north, visitors walk along the Hoai River on Bach Dang Road, then cross An Hoi Bridge into Nguyen Phuc Chu Str on the other side of the river to see the dazzling light reflecting from different lanterns. This is a famous place where they can make a good choice of lanterns at a more reasonable price than at shops in downtown. Lantern frames are made from bamboo, steel or wood and the covers from paper, silk or cloth. Traditional designs are preserved, but the only difference is local people now use electric bubs instead of candles to light the … [Read more...] about Hoi An, acient city in the light of lanterns
Ship museum planned in Hoi An
Plans for a trading ships museum in the ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam have been made in co-ordination with the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Hoi An City. People will have the chance to see ships and other seafaring memorabilia which used to be a part of the atmosphere at Faifoo trading port, giving them a vision of the exciting activities at this port in the 17 th and 18 th century. When finished, the 24,400sq.m museum is expected to contribute to the introduction of Vietnamese culture and history in general and advertise Hoi An’s image in particular to visitors. VNS/VOVNews … [Read more...] about Ship museum planned in Hoi An
Hoi An city at night
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Hoi An city at night is a fascinating mixture of history, culture, architecture and human life. In its ancient streets, recognised as World Cultural Heritage, many things have remained intact as precious relics apart from the war-ravaged ones. Hoi An is a living museum created and carefully preserved by the city dwellers. At night it feels like a life form in the fullest sense of the word. … [Read more...] about Hoi An city at night