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Hand-printed paintings - Bac Ninh province Print E-mail
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Bac Ninh
Written by Ngô Lúa   
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

dongho8.jpgThe printing of paintings by means of engraved wooden blocks was a unique form of handicraft in which the peasant-artist could display all his talents. These were known as Tet paintings, as families would buy them at the time of the Lunar New Year festival to decorate their homes. Whole villages were engaged in the production of these items alternately with farm work, the most famous being Dong Ho village, 40 kilometres northeast of Hanoi.

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Phat Tich Pagoda Print E-mail
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Bac Ninh
Written by Ngô Lúa   
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

chua-phattich958.jpgLocation: Phat Tich, Phuong Hoang Commune, Tien Du District, Bac Ninh Province.
Characteristics: Buddhist monks were trained in the past in Phat Tich Pagoda.

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Dong Van Highland - Ha Giang Province Print E-mail
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Ha Giang
Written by Ngô Lúa   
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

nr_dongvan.gifDong Van Highland is situated 1,025 m above sea level and is inhabited by the Tay and H’Mong ethnic groups. The temperature is approximately 1oC in winter and reaches 24oC on the hottest days. The plateau provides famous products such as Hau plums, peaches, and persimmons without seeds. Dong Van apples are as big as pears.

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Mustard Flowers Turn Yellow Print E-mail
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Ha Giang
Written by Ngô Lúa   
Tuesday, 12 February 2008

turn_yellow838.jpgIn the northernmost province of Ha Giang, as well as in other mountainous areas, fields covering many hectares turn yellow from late January. The yellow is of mustard flowers.

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