Lifestyle

"Enjoying the Year of the Buffalo" to open in Hanoi
27/01/2009 05:00
Lookatvietnam - Between January 29th and February 1st, 2009 (4th, 5th, 6th, 7th of the Lunar New Year), the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (VME) will host the program “Enjoying the Year of the Buffalo”. Lookatvietnam - Between January 29th and February 1st,...
Buffalo market in Lao Cai
27/01/2009 05:00
This special market is held every Saturday at the foot of Can Chu Su Mountain in Can Cau Commune, Si Ma Cai District in the Northeastern mountainous province of Lao Cai. The buffalo market. Looking teeth to know the buffalo’s age....
Incense – bridging the gap between worlds
26/01/2009 05:00
During the Lunar New Year, the people of Vietnam pray to their ancestors, Heaven and Earth. The age-old tradition of thurification, or the burning of incense during this time of year is said to create an invisible bridge, connecting this world to the one beyond....
The Art of Bonsai
26/01/2009 05:00
The trees that are shaped and pruned elaborately, foliage and branches are kept in a certain number, each part of the tree has a given value and contains a philosophy of life: these are bonsai. Mother and child position Lookatvietnam - The trees...
Weasel coffee – the cuppa with that bit extra
26/01/2009 05:00
It is extremely rare, very tasty, is considered a luxury, yet has passed through the stomach and intestine of a small mammal! Lookatvietnam - It is extremely rare, very tasty, is considered a luxury, yet has passed through the stomach and intestine of...
Pu Peo ethnic minority people celebrate Tet
26/01/2009 05:00
Pu Peo ethnic minority people live only in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. The Pu Peo ethnic group ranks 53rd in the Vietnamese community in term of population. Pu Peo girls. Lookatvietnam - Pu Peo ethnic minority people live only in the...
The beauty that flowers gives us
26/01/2009 05:00
Millions of flowers have personified beauty, pleasure and the perfection of nature. An artificial flower shop in HCM City. Lookatvietnam - Millions of flowers have personified beauty, pleasure and the perfection of nature. Flowers are given...