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According to Tripadvisor, Sun Group’s stunning resort in the seaside city of Danang is Vietnam’s only top 10 family-friendly hotel in Asia.  The lush green spaces of Premier Village Danang Resort, Danang City, Quang Nam Province. Photo courtesy of the resort   Statistics from the hotel booking platform show that less than 1% of the 8 million listings on Tripadvisor receive the Best of the Best award. This demonstrates the high level of excellence that comes with this recognition. Premier Village Danang Resort outperformed numerous other luxury resorts in famous tourist destinations worldwide, including Italy, the United States, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, and more, to secure the 7th spot on the list. “Simply put, there is no better place to stay in Danang,” – Tripadvisor describes the resort, adding: “If you want a taste of the good life at an affordable price, look no further than Premier Village Danang Resort. Known as the “Gateway to Leisu...

One day in late April, American artist and war veteran David Thomas and I strolled along Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi where the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum was exhibiting his latest works. He said that walking was very beneficial for someone suffering from Parkinson’s like him. The disease was a result of his exposure to Agent Orange during his army service in the Central Highlands in 1969. As we walked, we talked about the old days when he set foot in Vietnam for the first time and fell in love with the country for the rest of his life.  David Thomas at his exhibition in Danang in April. Photo courtesy of David Thomas The war is not over – You came to Vietnam for the first time in the war. Recalling those days, how do you feel? In June 1968, after graduating from Portland Art School, I joined the Army. From April 11, 1969 to March 22, 1970, I was stationed in Pleiku, Buon Me Thuot, Kon Tum, South Vietnam. My job was to drive a jeep and draw blueprints. I also dre...

A number of singers and lecturers in Hanoi have completed a traditional singing training course at the Military University of Culture and Arts in an effort to promote traditional culture and enrich cultural activities in the capital. The 10-day course, led by People’s Artist Thanh Ngoan, was attended by famous singers and lecturers from the university, including To Hoa, Luong Nguyet Anh, Meritorious Artist Huong Giang, and Meritorious Artist Hong Hanh. They learned Hanoi’s popular music such as xam (blind busker music), ca tru (ceremonial music), hat van (spiritual music) and cheo (traditional operetta).  Singers perform cheo at the closing ceremony of the course. Photos: the Military University of Culture and Arts “The folk song training helps the professors at the Military University of Culture and Arts learn more about folk music and improves their skills in performing Vietnamese folk music. In this way, they will also pass on their knowledge and enth...