A Collection of Vietnamese Ao Dai

 

Designer Vu Viet Ha has lauched a gripping selection of ao dai. A wide range of well-known models joined the fashion event. Also, ao dai runner-up Kim Duyen walked on the catwalk as a leader role in Vu Viet Ha's Ao Dai collection in Dubai.  

Kim Duyen gracefully walked on the catwalk with an Ao Dai model inspired by the shape of the 1930s, reminiscent of the image of an old shirt. The thin skirts are stacked on top of each other, creating a hidden color effect on the delicate ao dai. 

Another model Ha Thu presented one of the collection. The design consists of a plain green silk Ao Dai and a pink lotus-like robe that gives her a striking look. Vu Viet Ha puts a lot of energy into the delicate embroidery on the ao dai and shawl. 

The designer said that the embroideries in his 'dream' collection this time are images of Vietnam's scenic spots, national heritage recognized by the world. Besides, he also describes the working moments, daily activities of the Vietnamese people. 

On the background of ao dai woven from silk yarn in the way of the Mong people in Quan Ba ​​- Ha Giang, traditional artisans in Hanoi hand-stitched and meticulously embroidered for a whole year to complete. 

The color palette of the designs is very diverse, from low-key tones such as brown and beige to vibrant tones such as red and pink with advanced dyeing techniques. Through the collection, Vu Viet Ha wants to share the image of a charming traditional Vietnamese girl full of tenderness and elegance, honoring the beauty of her homeland to introduce to international friends. 

Miss Globe 2017 Khanh Ngan took on the role of closing the curtain with a hand-embroidered ao dai model combined with a sophisticated gown. The designer creates accents in embroidered details and tassels to create a classic look mixed with modern beauty. 

Art show 'The Eternal Flow' under the framework of EXPO World Exhibition took place in Dubai, UAE. 

Ban VIet Lake

 Photographic author Hoang Duong captured the fantastic red leaf season at Ban Viet lake during his trip to Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province, in December. 

He said he had been to Cao Bang many times and the main purpose of this trip was to "hunt" photos of the foliage season. He traveled by self-driving car at 2 a.m. and arrived in Ban Viet lake at 7:30 a.m. 

Here he used the rafting service to visit the lake. When the sun gradually rises, a trail of maple trees is brilliantly orange-red, and the clear blue lake reflects the clouds and sky. He seems to be captivated by this pristine landscape and exclaims that the Vietnamese landscape is so beautiful and gripping. 

The maple leaf changing season of Chongqing will take place from December to January, the most beautiful place to see the scenery is Ban Viet lake. It offers a wonderful chance to take photos or do selfies as many as you will see. 

Cao Bang Province provides several points of historical interest as well as many natural features such as the Pác Bó (at the mouth of the confluence of two rivers, the Bằng Giang and Hien rivers). Also, you can explore Coc Bo cave, the Mac emperor's Temple, the Ky Sam Temple, Coi Bin Church, the Ban Gioc waterfall area at the international border between Vietnam and China, and the Thang Hen Mountain Lake.

Dalat in Cherry Season

After more than half a month of cold weather with a drastic change in temperature, cherry apricots have bloomed all over Da Lat City. Cherry apricot represents the coming spring in Da Lat and surrounding areas with the same altitude and the same climate zone. 

When this flower blooms, it means that the weather is at its best: golden sunshine, long sunshine time compared to before, dry weather; but it is also the most extreme time: the temperature range is large (the temperature in the early morning is very different from that from noon to evening). 

Usually, cherry apricot blossoms begin from the outskirts of Da Lat, the Lac Duong area - where the temperature is higher and the temperature amplitude is larger than Da Lat, then to the inner city. However, this year the cherry blossoms are blooming from the suburbs to the inner city. 

The old trees have begun to bloom. The small-stemmed cherry apricot trees have shed their leaves and are ready to bloom. Compared to the previous year, this year's cherry apricot blossomed 2 weeks earlier. 

Many tourists who love cherry apricots but do not plan to come to Da Lat for Christmas and New Year are surprised to hear that this flower has bloomed. Many people said that they are arranging their time to go to Da Lat to take pictures or do selfies and watch flowers. 

People who have lived in Da Lat for many years said that the cherry apricot has just begun to bloom and will bloom in the following 2 weeks, after blooming, the flowers will begin to fade, in 2 weeks and stop a short time later. 

However, this statement is only true if in the following month it is still sunny and cold. If it turns to rain, the flower season will end about a week after the rain. When the flowering season ends, the apricot cherry blossoms will produce young leaves, and the apricot fruit will replace the previous brilliant flowers. 

At this time, the foothills of Langbiang mountain (Lat commune, Lac Duong District), Da Nhim commune (Lac Duong district) and Cau Dat area are the places with the most beautiful cherry blossoms. In the inner city of Da Lat, flowers have only bloomed sporadically on many old trees, but the small trees have just shed their leaves and started to bud.

A Selection of Ao Dai

Tet Holiday 2022 is one of the first Tet ao dai collections announced on the occasion of the new year 2022, offering young people plentiful choices of new trends and designs. 

Designer Ha Thanh Viet said that he took the idea of ​​​​the traditional Ao Dai and combined it with a modern style that suits the needs and tastes of young people today. "Although the Ao Dai models feature the youth and dynamics, I do not forget to convey messages and images of cultural value to highlight them to the public near and far," emphasized Ha Thanh Viet. 

The main materials used in this collection are taffeta and organza fabrics. The main colors include white, pastel blue and pastel pink. These are cheerful colors that bring good luck to the wearer for the New Year. 

Although using materials that experts consider to be prone to roughness, through the way of cutting and handling the shape, Ha Thanh Viet has created soft costumes to enhance the beauty and charmfulness of the Vietnamese. The designs are highly applicable, suitable for many New Year activities such as visiting grandparents, meeting friends, spring travel...

The Vietnamese Most Beautiful Female Face

TC Candler announced the world's 100 most beautiful female faces and the world's 100 most beautiful male faces on December 28, 2021. On the female side, Thao Nhi represents Vietnam's typical face, a German figure by Vietnamese origin, born in 1994 and grows up in Germany. In 2020, Thao Nhi Le also appeared, in TC Candler's list, as one of the 100 most beautiful faces in the world, ranking at the eighty first. 

This year, Thao Nhi rose to the top thanks to more beautiful photos and more exciting entertainment activities. As a result, she was voted by both the public and experts. In 2018, after graduating from fashion business in Germany, Thao Nhi, Le returned to Vietnam to live and work. 

She is a favorite photo model of young people with an Instagram page with more than 550,000 followers and a Facebook fanpage with more than 72,000 followers. She is also regular model for magazines and well-known brands. 

In September, Thao Nhi Le spellbound the public and the world of arts when she registered to participate in the Miss Universe Vietnam contest. From the first round, she drew the attention of the public and a jury due to being a potential candidate for beauty contests in Vietnam; however, the disadvantage is her age of 27. Thao Nhi Le once attracted attention when appearing in the TV show "Who is that person". 

"The past 3 years for me have not been a game, but a process of trying to bring core value not only to myself but to the community, especially women and the young generation in Vietnam. Nam" - Thao Nhi Le shared about her return to Vietnam.

Lonely Pine

 

 

The work of Lonely Pine Tree by Dan Kia Lake - Golden Stream is fanciful in the mist, attracting photographers to work. The lonely pine tree has long been famous in the city of love, not only because of the name but also because the landscape here is very beautiful and peaceful, many couples come here to take pictures or do selfies as souvenirs.

Spring Crop

 

In his photography career, Mr Nguyen Huu Thong has won over 40 national and international awards, with most of the works captured in Ha Giang.  

The work "Spring crop" was taken in 2018 in Dong Van when he wanted to find something different from iconic things like wall houses, yin and yang tile roofs, stone fences, markets... “That led me to wander out into the fields that were in the midst of a new crop. In the early spring days, it is the first day of the planting season of the highland people, I was fortunate to meet a very "lovely" scene: a family planting corn kernels, next to a peach tree and a plum tree surrounded by piles of stalks. dry corn, what I felt at that time was warmth,” he shared.

Dalat Rendez-Vous or Dalat Date

Coming to Da Lat on this occasion, you can attend a photo exhibition of Dalat Rendez-vous or Datal Date by 5 authors at Ly Tu Trong Street, Ward 2. 

The love of photography connects 5 authors (Le Nguyen Huy, Nguyen Huu Thong, Vo Rin, Nguyen Ngoc Thien and Kmon Nguyen) to get together in a mountain town to open an outdoor photo exhibition. 

Like a symphony of photography, this year's Dalat Rendez-vous or Dalat Date will be held from December 19 to March 2022, curated by two photographers Phan Quang and Ly Hoang Long. 

Perhaps just every weekend, after hard working days, you come up here to enjoy a morning cup of coffee in the chilly air, capture the wonderful moments of nature in the foggy city that makes you forget all the worries in daily life.

 

Ma Pi Leng prides itself for imposing Tu San Alley at the foot of Ma Pi Leng Pass. Standing on the pass, you can have a bird eyes' view down at turquoise Nho Que River, slowly floating along the curve of Happiness Road.  

In 2009, Nho Que was designated as one of the original impressive valleys in Vietnam.

Chrysanthemum Blooming

Chrysanthemums bloom on gentle slopes, reminding visitors of flower fields in Europe. Each tree has a height of 60 cm to 70 cm, the dense flower density gives visitors many angles to take pictures.

Many young people said that they feel like they are lost in a wonderland because of the width and beauty of the daisy garden. Most are satisfied because there are "numerous virtual living corners". 

 

Tourist Destination Sapa

 Sa Pa is one of the famous tourist destinations, gifted with many breath-taking landscapes, especially in the year-end cloudy season. 

In the above photo is a sunrise scene captured on December 27, 2020 on Hau Thao, one of the places that still preserves unspoiled primitive beauty of nature, about 7 km from Sa Pa. In the distance is Ham Rong mountain with the high of 1,850 m, one of the attractive places to hunt clouds.

Lan Ha Panorama

This place depicts sightseeing spots such as the oasis swimming pool by the sea, the Lan Ha Panorama viewing point (photo above) where visitors can enjoy the whole view of the sea.  

The resort owns 256 hotel rooms, 60 sky villas and a presidential villa on the top floor of the building, with panoramic views of the bay. 

H'Mong Village

 

H'Mong Village just opened for public this summer in Ha Giang. The resort once caused a "hit" on social networks with its bungalows or baskets, items associated with the daily life of the H'Mong. 

The resort is located on hills, facing the Mien River and majestic mountains in a long distance. In addition to the rocking-shaped bungalow, the resort also has 4 double rooms, 3 dorm rooms with 40 single beds and an outdoor infinity pool.

Anemone Blooms in the Surrounding of Da Lat City

The neighboring areas of Da Lat such as Don Duong and Duc Trong were covered with yellow flowers of wild flowers. However, few people came to admire them. 

The hillside is dyed yellow with wild sunflowers, dotted with houses near Lien Khuong highway area. In addition to the above suburban, you can hunt for wild sunflowers along the route of Da Lat.

House in Cloud

 

Clouds float over the church of Hau Thao parish, Hang Da village, Muong Hoa commune. If you want to hunt for clouds, you should check the weather forecast. 

When the day before is still reported to rain and the next day it is sunny, there is a high chance of meeting a sea of clouds.

Buddha Statue

 

The work of Mr Nguyen Van Thi about the mind invariable in the course of a life of many variables won the consolation prize.

It was showcased at the Young Photography Festival in October. The photo is a background of the Great Amitabha Buddha statue on Fansipan on Fansipan. In the middle of the white snowy winter earlier this year, the shooting angle was noticed by the author in previous shots. The Buddha image is the embodiment of well-being.  

Buddhism encourages people to live well, to perfect their behavior, keep their faith steadfast in the face of difficulties and temptations around, and lead us away from the greed, hatred, and delusion of life. 

Rice Fields in Ta Pa

 

The sand, muddy road winding around the fields creates its painting-like beauty in the panorama of rice fields in An Giang Province.  

Photographer Huynh Phuc Hau said: “Ta Pa is in the most beautiful season of the year, when the rice fields are ripe. In the early morning, riding a bicycle leisurely on a small road, passing through the fields to take photos or fly a drone, you will capture a beautiful scene like in a country painting."

Fields of Tra Su

 

A peaceful sceen in the fields of Tra Su and Tinh Bien keeps the hustle and bustle of the city at bay. According to the locals, the floating season is part of life. As recently as 2000s, the waterr flooded the fields by the end of November.

The water would recede, the picture-like life in the flood season was very bustling. However, gradually the flood season was only in memory, like last year the flood went less with Covid-19 so there was not an opportunity to take pictures.  

This year, early October, but the flood has not yet returned, the water level has not yet flooded the fields on the Cambodian border.

A Resort in Hoa Binh Province

A cottage looks down at terraced rice fields covered with thousands of trees. Forty-one cottages paint the architectural beauty of Vietnam's ethnic minorities with earthen walls, palm leaves and roofs. 

Seen from above, the resort looks like a small village, hidden in the green mountains. 

Fansipan

 

From the station area, taking the cable car, through the rose valley, you will come to the field of purple primrose. This flower is planned on an area of 15 hectares, the most blooming in May. By the end of August, early September, the flowers are still being planted continuously but not as much as in summer.

Coffee Shop

 

Once coming to Dalat, a city of dreaming, you would like to visit this shop because of its location in the middle of the forest among the hillsides surrounded by green pine forests, and its place that few shops own.  

The first impression is the poetic slope from the main gate leading down to the shop. the end point will be a wooden platform with seats for guests who like to snap some photos of the hill view. The inside of the restaurant is quite spacious, decorated in a classic style, combined with natural green space.

Pu Luong Retreat

 

 

Pu Luong Retreat belongs to Ban Don, in the territory of Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa), which looks like to a miniature Sa Pa, terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai, with a system of streams and waterfalls. 

"Raspberry" Terraced Fields

 

The "raspberry" terraced fields in Han Chong Village, La Pan Tan Commune have become a typical symbol of Mu Cang Chai, attracting any visitor who sets foot in this highland. Sang Nhu is home to many terraced fields of various shapes, with lines that look like horseshoes, shoe toes or eyes. With a personal perspective, you may likes to record journeys and trips and tries to convey landscapes and images to viewers in the most authentic and intimate way.

Fields in Phuong Nam Village

When Phan Quoc comes to Cao Bang, he plans to film beautiful scenes in Trung Khanh, Tra Linh, Ngoc Khe, Ngoc Con, the ripe rice season in Phong Nam valley... then continues to move to Mu Cang Chai (Yen Yen). Bai) to hunt scenes of the ripe rice season. 

However, near the end of June, the Covid-19 epidemic took place complicatedly in localities, the whole country got thousands of new cases of Covid-19, compared to the time of the outbreak at the end of April. 

Therefore, Quoc decided to help many people to join hands to fight the epidemic. He said he did not want to leave Cao Bang because he might not be able to return to the province.

Rice Fields

 

 

 

The photo above captures the vast green, golden fields beside the stream flowing through the picturesque Cao Pha valley. 

 

The photo is part of the photo series "Symphony of Upland Rice" taken by Photographer Tuan Anh over the past two years.

Hang Pagoda

 

Hang Pagoda seats on Sam mountain in Chau Doc city, offering a tranquil landscape and many legends to hand down. 

Sam Mountain in Chau Doc City is about 200 m high above sea level and has a convergence of many spiritual destinations and famous monuments such as Ba Chua Temple of Sam Mountain, Tay An Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb. 

Located on Tan Lo Kieu Luong street, about 2 km from Tay An pagoda is Phuoc Dien pagoda, also known as Hang Pagoda. It was founded by Mrs. Tho (real name Le Thi Tho, born in 1818).

Ha Giang Rice Fields

 

From Ha Giang City, you take about 3 hours to go to Vinh Quang Town, Hoang Su Phi District. After that, you drive another 30 km to Ban Phung Commune. The road to Ban Phung is bumpy and dangerous with many dangerous bends, but in return, the feeling of fatigue disappears when you see the rural houses of the La Chi people.

Sapa

Sa Pa takes a lead in the most beautiful photo spots, according to the votes of global travelers on Booking.com. 

The latest survey was conducted by 20,934 respondents in 28 countries and territories, including 500 Vietnamese. Survey participants are of adult age, have traveled or worked in the past 12 months and have travel plans in the next 12 months. 

Top 10 most beautiful destinations, according to international visitors say that Vietnam's poetic scenery satisfies their passion for photography

Da Nhim

The photo depicts fanciful grassy hills in the mist in Da Nhim, Lac Duong, about 40 km east of Da Lat. 

In addition to losing green space, Da Lat is deserted this summer and the tourism industry is affected by Covid-19. As of the morning of July 31, Lam Dong province had 47 Covid-19 patients in 8 districts and cities. All gateways to the center of Da Lat city are locked and strictly controlled. 

There are no leisurely pedestrians, no hawkers in public places, and no tourist convoys running around Da Lat.

Suoi Vang Dam

 

Golden sunshine reflects on the area of Suoi Vang Dam (or Ankroet Dam), surrounded by pine forest in Lac Duong district, about 15 km from Da Lat. 

This dam, built of split stone, 97 m long, 10 m high, is an indispensable attraction in the journey to discover Dan Kia - Suoi Vang valley. 

Visitors choose Da Lat as a place to visit, relax and enjoy the fresh, cold air. But now Da Lat is losing its green areas, from illegal exploitation of forest resources, and the cold in the plateau is also losing its specificity.  

When the city became crowded, some chose to go further to the suburbs to photograph the white misty plateau.

Da Sar in Dalat

White clouds float on pine hills in Da Sar, Lac Duong district, about 20 km from Da Lat. 

International and domestic tourists choose Da Lat as a must-visit place to relax and enjoy the fresh, cold air. But now Da Lat is losing its green areas, from illegal exploitation of forest resources, and the cold in the plateau is also losing its specificity.  

When the city became crowded, some chose to go further to the suburbs to capture photographs of the white misty plateau.

Vegetable Garden in Dalat

Vegetable garden in Xuan Tho commune in a morning full of dew and rays of sunshine through pine trees. In addition to losing green space, Da Lat is deserted this summer and the tourism industry is affected by Covid-19.  

As of the morning of July 31, Lam Dong province had 47 Covid-19 patients in 8 districts and cities. All gateways to the center of Da Lat city are locked and strictly controlled. There are no leisurely pedestrians, no hawkers in public places, and no tourist convoys running around Da Lat.

Pine Hill

 

Dawn on a pine forest and greenhouses in Tuy Son village, Xuan Tho commune. To have an opportunity for  you to capture painting-like photos, you have to wake up early at dawn, then up to 7 am is ideal period for taking photos.

Tuyen Lam Lake in Dalat

 One of the ideal places to hunt for dewing in Da Lat is in the flooded forest of Tuyen Lam Lake. This is the largest freshwater lake in Da Lat, about 7 km from the city center in the direction of National Highway 20 to Prenn Pass.  

A young photographer capturing the moment of a new day on Tuyen Tam lake brings an interesting feeling. A corner of the forest appears as beautiful as a painting, thanks to the early morning sunshining through the foliage. This is also the only flooded forest in Dalat.

Bai Tu Long Bay

Cruise programs often combine many outdoor activities such as exploring Thien Canh Son cave in Cong Do reserve on Bai Tu Long Bay. Visitors climb nearly 100 stone steps to reach the mouth of the cave. From there, they can see the corner of the bay surrounded by green trees.

In addition, many cruise ships have routes through Sung Sot cave, Sang Toi cave, and Titop island.
 

Than Tho Lake in Dalat

 

A herd of gallant horses is grazing under the rays of the sun through the green pine trees at Than Tho Lake. 

This is a tourist attraction located in the middle of the wild pine forest, associated with the sad love story of "two grave pine hill", about 6 km from the center of Da Lat, along the road Quang Trung

Golf Course Cu Hill

 

 

 

Dalat is in middle of Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, all non-essential services have to be closed down. In such a situation, the golf course next to Xuan Huong lake, with a view of Da Lat PEdagogical College in the distance is deserted.  

 

Photos of the mountain town shows that Da Lat has less and less "green areas" when many buildings, restaurants, and hotels are in shade, and the city becomes more crowded. A regret for Dalat lovers.

Nam Cang - a Peaceful Sapa

 

At present, the Covid 19 pandemic has had the worst hit on Vietnam. Many localities have imposed the lockdown that has influenced upon the life of people.

Now, let's take a visual tour to Nam Cang, a peaceful Sapa, Vietnam to appease our boredom of isolation. 

Take the bus to Nam Cang on Friday night, spend the night in a house on stilts by the stream and trek. When Hanoi was in the midst of a long heat wave in July, our group took our backpacks to pick up the car to Nam Cang commune - the name is still unfamiliar to many people even though this place is only about 30 km from the center of Sa Pa.

In the local language, Nam Cang means watershed. This place is also the source of 3 big streams, Nam Cang, Nam Pa and Nam Thang deep in Hoang Lien Son National Park. As the last land in the southeast of Sa Pa district, the rhythm of life in the villages here is somewhat quieter and more peaceful. 

Nam Cang is almost isolated by the remote and bumpy road, although it is not far from the mountain town, it still retains its wild character. After about 5 hours of traveling in the morning, the group got off the bus and walked into a house on stilts in the Red Dao village. 

Instead of the "hello" and footsteps following guests like in Sa Pa, the children of Nam Cang welcomed us with crispy smiles on the way home from school, they were both playful and shy playing in the water by the stream. . 

From afar, only hearing the murmuring stream mixed with the sound of children playing, we felt all fatigue after a long journey. Stopping at the end of the village, we stayed at Topas Riverside Lodge, an isolated stilt house seats next to a large stream that everyone has to step over a swaying suspension bridge.

Rice Fields in Ta Pa

 The pieces of rice fields in Ta Pa are made up a beautiful painting full of the green and yellow color. 

Ta Pa Seen From Above

 

 

 

The main road that divides Ta Pa fields looks like a stretch of silk when you view from above. It leads to the end point of Soai Check lake. On the right of the road exists Ta Pa hill, and on the opposite side is Co To mountain, the second largest mountain in the Bay Nui region. This place belongs to That Son region - seven mountains in the Southwest Delta, in the territory of two districts of Tri Ton and Tinh Bien.

Herding Buffaloes

Le Hoang Thai (born 1979), a photographer, wandered on the roads to record beautiful scenes and rural rhythms of rural life in Long An Province. 

 

He is currently the chairman of the Moc Hoa District Photography Club. His collection of photos depicts the daily life and beauty of nature. Vam Co Tay is a river from Cambodia that flows through Long An territory with a length of more than 150 km and bends into many sections. Thanks to this natural condition, Long An forms an eco-tourism route from Tan Lap floating village to Floating pagoda and Lang Sen Wetland Reserve.

The author captures the scene of children herding buffaloes and playing kite flying in the field, an emotion coming back when remembering the verses: 

"My hometown is a blue kite

My childhood was flying in the field

My hometown is a small boat

Quiet water along the river" in the poem Homeland by poet Do Trung Quan.

Rhythm of Life

 Le Hoang Thai (born 1979), a photographer, wandered on the roads to record beautiful scenes and rural rhythms of rural life in Long An Province. 

He is currently the chairman of the Moc Hoa District Photography Club. His collection of photos depicts the daily life and beauty of nature. Vam Co Tay is a river from Cambodia that flows through Long An territory with a length of more than 150 km and bends into many sections. Thanks to this natural condition, Long An forms an eco-tourism route from Tan Lap floating village to Floating pagoda and Lang Sen Wetland Reserve. 

 

“I am passionate about photography, so every corner of the countryside and the rhythm of life in the seasons in my hometown are recorded, the most impressive of which is the daily life of people in the flood season. The photo above I took of the women who agreed to be a model for the scene of washing water lilies in the Tan Lap flooded plain, "said Mr. Thai.  

 

Flooding about September-October, the upstream districts of Long An province such as Moc Hoa, Tan Hung, Vinh Hung are flooded.  

Beds of Melons

 

Le Hoang Thai (born 1979), a photographer, wandered on the roads to record beautiful scenes and rural rhythms of rural life in Long An Province. 

 

He is currently the chairman of the Moc Hoa District Photography Club. His collection of photos depicts the daily life and beauty of nature. Vam Co Tay is a river from Cambodia that flows through Long An territory with a length of more than 150 km and bends into many sections. Thanks to this natural condition, Long An forms an eco-tourism route from Tan Lap floating village to Floating pagoda and Lang Sen Wetland Reserve.

The work "On the beds of melons" above captures the scene of farmers taking care of

 watermelons near Tet in Tan Lap.