Hanoi’s intangible heritages recognized national status

TCVM - Xôi (sticky rice) has a long-standing history in the Vietnamese cuisine. It is one of the most well-beloved food for Vietnamese people regardless of age and generation.

TCVM - Thursday, October 1 is International Coffee Day. And catching up with friends over a cup of coffee, even if you're talking on video chat, has never seemed so appealing, especially since there are now so many ways to enjoy your daily perk, from creamy Vietnamese coffee and the ceremonials of Ethiopian coffee to Turkey's traditional strong black brew.

TCVM - While coffee-based drinks from other countries are quickly growing in popularity throughout Vietnam, the local ca phe sua da (iced coffee mixed with sweet condensed milk) is solidifying its own reputation on the world stage.

TCVM - My love affair with pho began way back in 1980, after moving from a small town in British Columbia, Canada to attend an art college in Vancouver.

TCVM - I always miss the energy and hustle of the Vietnamese when I’m away. The people in general all over Southeast Asia are very accommodating and want to deliver quality service and a warm welcome. Living abroad is all about the entire package, not one thing or another. Either the place rings your chimes or it doesn’t, and if it does, you put up with the things you don’t like. And Vietnam definitely rings my chimes.

TCVM - Not yet 22 years of age, Khuất Duy Minh an be said of as having recorded a certain level of "depth" in his learning and composing journey. He is a truly healthy bud, full of vitality and ambition.

TCVM - From folks riding tricycle motorbikes to lottery ticket sellers with no hands, I’ve seen a lot of disabled people just within a block from my house. It’s so common an occurrence that it seems almost normal to me nowadays.

TCVM - Nearly a year after its success in Busan, Republic of Korea, Vietnamese movie ‘Rom’, directed by Tran Thanh Huy, has recently been honoured with the New Flesh Best First Feature award at the 24th Fantasia International Film Festival in Canada.