Lotus cuisine in Ninh Binh, a feast for visitors' soul
Widely-known for the scenic lotus pond with the Japanese species that in bloom all year round except winter, Ninh Binh is also drawing attraction with a wide selection of lotus dishes. Lotus tea, lotus sweet soup, lotus root soup and salad are among the most prominent ones.
Lotus, the iconic flower of Vietnam, is normally at its most gorgeousness in summery months when the flowers are in full bloom. Hence, seeing a pond full of lotus flowers in late autumn would be quite a strange, yet interestingly spectacular scene for many visitors.
(Photo: VOV)
As the Japanese-lotus pond near the "heart bridge" in Ninh Binh bloom almost year-round, except for extremely cold winter days, the place has become a hot check-in place for holiday-makers, especially the youngsters.
(Photo: VOV)
Along with late-blooming flowers, Hang Mua lotus pond also takes the travel enthusiasts community by storm by its lotus cuisine.
(Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
Along with being a hot check-in stop, Hang Mua lotus pond is also used as the place to make tea. Handsful of tea is put in the middle of the lotus leaf before being wrapped and left inside for one night.
(Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
In addition to lotus tea, local people also make a wide selection of dishes from lotus, including this scrumptious lotus sticky rice dish. Not only cooked with lotus seeds, but the sticky rice is also put over the lotus petals and leaves to be fused with the delegate, natural fragrance of the lotus.
(Photo: VOV)
Lotus salad makes from lotus root, mixed with peanuts, shredded papayas, cucumbers and fresh herbs.
The lotus lagoon at Hang Mua (Mua Cave) in Ninh Binh Province, Northern Vietnam bursts into full bloom amidst autumn capturing the attention among nature-lovers.
The Japanese prefecture of Wakayama is promoting the establishment of the provincial Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association. Vice Governor Shimo Hiroshi is expected to be the first president of the association.
“Sparrow’s Travelogue” - a 40-page picture book, completed in 3 years, is a gift that French artist Olivier Blanchin wants to send to Vietnam, the country he has been attached to for the past 7 years.
Vietnamese turmeric fish with dill and noodles (Cha ca La Vong) has been officially recognized by the international cuisine magazine TasteAtlas as being among the Top 100 Asian fish dishes.
Recently, the Phuc Than Commune Police (Than Uyen district, Lai Chau province) returned a black bag to Philipp Horn (born in 1991, German nationality) including hispassport, visa, his iPod headset, his plane ticket, and many foreign currencies from Japan, Korea, China, and the United States.
The twin disasters of war and natural disasters have long inflicted immense grief and sorrow upon humanity. As we step into 2025, the question arises: what will these disasters look like, and how can we resolve them? Experts from diverse fields— science, religion, and Eastern mystical science—offer valuable insights and perspectives on these pressing issues.
16 unique French films that have never been shown in Vietnam will be shown for free on the DANET online movie viewing platform from January 17 to February 17, 2025.
Snakes are one of the twelve zodiac animals in the Vietnamese calendar. As a wild creature, difficult to tame and often venomous, snakes are, in some beliefs, symbols of evil and aggression. However, from another perspective, they sometimes represent primordial life, agility, miraculous remedies, and health.
Friendship
Handbook
Handbook
Handbook
Multimedia
Handbook
Handbook
Handbook
Handbook
Handbook