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March is the prime time when Hoa Gao is in full bloom. All the old leaves fall down, leaving the tree with only flowers. The trees now appear like a burning torch with hundreds of red fires. The blossoms have five big petals, and bloom in March and April when it gets warmer with drizzly conditions. The flowers stay beautiful for a few weeks before falling when summer finally comes. Then the young buds of leaves appear on bare branches. The flower can mostly be seen in the north of the country. They feature five big petals in a bright red colour that appears like a small fame. The trees are planted around ParkCity Hanoi urban area in Ha Dong district of Hanoi. The capital city has new coat in March with bombax ceiba trees. The bright red blossoms on high bare branches offer a postcard scene of Ho Guom (Sword Lake). The old tree inside the National Museum of History is thought to be nearly 100 years old....

The event was held by the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) and the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Congratulating VAPA and photographers on their significant achievements over the last 70 years, Nguyen Trong Nghia, Chairman of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, said the country’s revolutionary photography has shown impressive development and made important contributions to the national reunification, construction, and defence. It has created a treasure of extremely valuable photos about the land and people of Vietnam, helping popularise the country’s fine values to the society and the world. He particularly highlighted the role of photographers during resistance wars, describing them as witnesses to history who were present on battlefields to capture glorious images of the Vietnamese army and people in the struggles for national independen...

The event was attended by Ambassadors of ASEAN countries in Argentina and the Deputy Foreign Minister of the host country Pablo Tettamanti. Photo: Vietnamtimes In addition to Ambassadors and members of ASEAN embassies in Argentina, the fair was also attended by Deputy Foreign Minister of the host country Pablo Tettamanti and a large number of international friends and local people. According to the ASEAN Committee in Argentina, this event is an opportunity for countries to promote cultural exchanges and promote the image of their country and people. At the same time, it will improve understanding and further tighten the friendship and cooperation between ASEAN and Argentina. At the fair, booths displaying handicrafts and products bearing national identity and traditional dishes of ASEAN member countries attracted a large number of visitors. In particular, the cultural space of Vietnam has attracted Argentine and international friends. They enjoyed unique handicraft produ...