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Monday, November 25, 2019
Macaque island draws tourists – and criticism
Vietnam macaque island draws tourists – and criticism
Monkeys cling to a tourist at Monkey Island in Nha Trang, central Vietnam. There are about 1,200 macaques on the small island, where vaccine experiments were once carried out by Soviet scientists before it was transformed into a tourist attraction in the 1990s. NHAC NGUYEN/afp
Menacing macaques snatch bags of crisps, water bottles, cookies and crackers from uneasy tourists on Vietnam’s Monkey Island, a popular attraction decried as cruel by activists calling for an end to animal tourism in Southeast Asia.
Tourists are encouraged to show the monkeys their empty hands if they don’t want to be accosted by the aggressive macaques, who routinely steal snacks, hats, and even mobile phones from visitors, who nervously laugh and snap pictures.
“They grabbed my biscuits and climbed on my body,” Dinh Thi Hoa said on the small island in Nha Phu bay in south-central Vietnam.
“I didn’t even have time to open my bag, the monkey took it from me and opened it!” she said, smiling, after a gang of macaques rifled through her rucksack.
It is one of countless animal tourism sites across Vietnam where for just a few dollars visitors can ride elephants or ostriches, or see costumed bears and tigers perform at circuses.
Over on Monkey Island, macaques ride motorbikes, lift weights and shoot basketballs in their own packed circus performance that ends with a monkey in a frilly skirt collecting tips from the audience.
Elsewhere on the island, visitors eagerly place bets on a monkey swimming race to close out a morning of animal entertainment.
It’s cruel work, according to some.
“Monkeys don’t choose to walk on their hind legs, ride bikes, or perform other meaningless and humiliating tricks – they’ve simply learned to fear what will happen if they don’t,” said Jason Baker, animal rights group Peta’s vice president of international campaigns.
“Travel companies and tourists must stop buying tickets to cruel exhibits like Monkey Island,” he added.
There are about 1,200 macaques on the small island, where vaccine experiments were once carried out by Soviet scientists before it was transformed into a tourist attraction in the 1990s.
Monkey Island manager Truong Nguyen Phuoc An says the animals are never beaten, and are well looked after thanks to tourist dollars.
“We can have money to maintain the island and buy more food for the monkeys,” he told AFP, as tourists boarded boats under a searing midday sun.
Throngs of visitors stream though every week, mostly Vietnamese, Chinese and Russians who jet across the bay from the beach resort hotspot Nha Trang.
Many are happy to see the monkeys, brushing aside claims the animals should be left alone.
“I think they are well-fed and happy, it’s perfect,” said Kirill, a 19-year-old visitor from Russia.
~Phnom Penh Post~
Monkeys cling to a tourist at Monkey Island in Nha Trang, central Vietnam. There are about 1,200 macaques on the small island, where vaccine experiments were once carried out by Soviet scientists before it was transformed into a tourist attraction in the 1990s. NHAC NGUYEN/afp
Menacing macaques snatch bags of crisps, water bottles, cookies and crackers from uneasy tourists on Vietnam’s Monkey Island, a popular attraction decried as cruel by activists calling for an end to animal tourism in Southeast Asia.
Tourists are encouraged to show the monkeys their empty hands if they don’t want to be accosted by the aggressive macaques, who routinely steal snacks, hats, and even mobile phones from visitors, who nervously laugh and snap pictures.
“They grabbed my biscuits and climbed on my body,” Dinh Thi Hoa said on the small island in Nha Phu bay in south-central Vietnam.
“I didn’t even have time to open my bag, the monkey took it from me and opened it!” she said, smiling, after a gang of macaques rifled through her rucksack.
It is one of countless animal tourism sites across Vietnam where for just a few dollars visitors can ride elephants or ostriches, or see costumed bears and tigers perform at circuses.
Over on Monkey Island, macaques ride motorbikes, lift weights and shoot basketballs in their own packed circus performance that ends with a monkey in a frilly skirt collecting tips from the audience.
Elsewhere on the island, visitors eagerly place bets on a monkey swimming race to close out a morning of animal entertainment.
It’s cruel work, according to some.
“Monkeys don’t choose to walk on their hind legs, ride bikes, or perform other meaningless and humiliating tricks – they’ve simply learned to fear what will happen if they don’t,” said Jason Baker, animal rights group Peta’s vice president of international campaigns.
“Travel companies and tourists must stop buying tickets to cruel exhibits like Monkey Island,” he added.
There are about 1,200 macaques on the small island, where vaccine experiments were once carried out by Soviet scientists before it was transformed into a tourist attraction in the 1990s.
Monkey Island manager Truong Nguyen Phuoc An says the animals are never beaten, and are well looked after thanks to tourist dollars.
“We can have money to maintain the island and buy more food for the monkeys,” he told AFP, as tourists boarded boats under a searing midday sun.
Throngs of visitors stream though every week, mostly Vietnamese, Chinese and Russians who jet across the bay from the beach resort hotspot Nha Trang.
Many are happy to see the monkeys, brushing aside claims the animals should be left alone.
“I think they are well-fed and happy, it’s perfect,” said Kirill, a 19-year-old visitor from Russia.
~Phnom Penh Post~
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Festival highlights beautiful pink grass hills in Central Highlands
Festival highlights beautiful pink grass hills in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Pink grassland in the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area, Lac Duong District, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. Photo: Dinh Van Bien /
Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have kick-started the 2019 Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival as pink grass once again takes over vast portions of local hills in Lac Duong District, creating an other-worldly scene.
As the rainy season comes to an end in Lam Dong and the dry season begins, the low temperature creates an ideal condition for a new generation of pink grass to engulf hilltops throughout several locations in the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area.
Each blade of the grass is home to hundreds of tiny flowers which bloom into a collection of soft pink snowflakes each morning when the sun peaks over the mountaintops and casts light on tiny dewdrops that has been frozen on the grass.
The fantastic scene, considered one of the most beautiful of the year in the Central Highlands province, has made the area a famous photography spot for visitors.
Pink grassland in the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area, Lac Duong District, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. Photo: Dinh Van Bien / Tuoi Tre
The local administration in Lac Duong District has taken advantage of the location’s unusual landscape to establish an annual festival with the aim of boosting tourism.
The Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival, which is in its third edition this year, offers visitors a series of activities besides snapping photos with the pink grass, such as traditional music performances, folk games, and a horse race.
In addition to the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area, other locations such as Trai Mat and Thai Phien in Da Lat City, the capital city of Lam Dong, also boast similar pink grasslands.
Below are photos capturing the pink grass scene in Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream taken by a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper contributor.
~Tuoi Tre News~
Pink grassland in the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area, Lac Duong District, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. Photo: Dinh Van Bien /
Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have kick-started the 2019 Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival as pink grass once again takes over vast portions of local hills in Lac Duong District, creating an other-worldly scene.
As the rainy season comes to an end in Lam Dong and the dry season begins, the low temperature creates an ideal condition for a new generation of pink grass to engulf hilltops throughout several locations in the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area.
Each blade of the grass is home to hundreds of tiny flowers which bloom into a collection of soft pink snowflakes each morning when the sun peaks over the mountaintops and casts light on tiny dewdrops that has been frozen on the grass.
The fantastic scene, considered one of the most beautiful of the year in the Central Highlands province, has made the area a famous photography spot for visitors.
Pink grassland in the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area, Lac Duong District, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. Photo: Dinh Van Bien / Tuoi Tre
The local administration in Lac Duong District has taken advantage of the location’s unusual landscape to establish an annual festival with the aim of boosting tourism.
The Lang Biang Pink Grass Festival, which is in its third edition this year, offers visitors a series of activities besides snapping photos with the pink grass, such as traditional music performances, folk games, and a horse race.
In addition to the Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream area, other locations such as Trai Mat and Thai Phien in Da Lat City, the capital city of Lam Dong, also boast similar pink grasslands.
Below are photos capturing the pink grass scene in Dan Kia Lake – Golden Stream taken by a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper contributor.
~Tuoi Tre News~
Thursday, November 7, 2019
出于交通安全考量 河内铁路两旁咖啡座被令关闭
出于交通安全考量 河内铁路两旁咖啡座被令关闭
火车每次经过民宅都要以低于规定的速度行驶，以免撞上大玩自拍的游客。（路透社）
越南河内旧城区有一条铁路贯穿民宅之间，铁道两旁开了几十家咖啡座，咖啡座距离铁路只有三四步，吸引了大批游客前来拍照，同时体验边喝咖啡，边看火车从身边隆隆而过。
如今当地政府以交通安全考虑为由，下令这些咖啡座最迟须在本周末关闭。
这条铁路建于1902年法国殖民时期，目前每天仍有火车穿行。平日不难看到游客在轨道旁甚至是轨道上摆姿势自拍，一旦火车驶近，才拔腿撤离。来自澳大利亚的游客梅泽说：“我很喜欢，这太刺激了，跟我以前去过的地方完全不同。不过这挺危险的，难怪要关闭（两旁的咖啡座）。”
中新社引述当地媒体的报道称，有火车驾驶员表示，每次经过这一带，都要以低于规定的速度开车，为此感到很紧张，曾经多次发生紧急刹车的事件。
据官方媒体报道，星期天一列火车驶离河内火车站不久，突然紧急刹车，以避免撞上游客。第二天市政府在交通部的要求下，“为确保交通安全”，下令铁路两旁的咖啡座最迟须在本星期六结束营业。
旅游部官员何文超周二对媒体说：“虽然铁路咖啡座能吸引游客，但其实它们违反了一些条例。”
v 他指出，政府乐见具有创意的旅游产品，不过前提是它们必须遵守法规。
到河内出席朝美峰会时 金正恩也避免途经此铁路
这条已有超过百年历史的铁路连接河内与海防市（Hai Phong）以及与中国接壤的偏远山区城镇谅山（Lang Son）和老街（Lao Cai）。
铁路采用的是法国旧式窄轨，朝鲜领袖金正恩今年2月前往河内出席朝美峰会时，为了安全起见，坐火车到了越南边界就下车，改乘汽车，以避免途经这条老旧铁路。
~联合早报~
火车每次经过民宅都要以低于规定的速度行驶，以免撞上大玩自拍的游客。（路透社）
越南河内旧城区有一条铁路贯穿民宅之间，铁道两旁开了几十家咖啡座，咖啡座距离铁路只有三四步，吸引了大批游客前来拍照，同时体验边喝咖啡，边看火车从身边隆隆而过。
如今当地政府以交通安全考虑为由，下令这些咖啡座最迟须在本周末关闭。
这条铁路建于1902年法国殖民时期，目前每天仍有火车穿行。平日不难看到游客在轨道旁甚至是轨道上摆姿势自拍，一旦火车驶近，才拔腿撤离。来自澳大利亚的游客梅泽说：“我很喜欢，这太刺激了，跟我以前去过的地方完全不同。不过这挺危险的，难怪要关闭（两旁的咖啡座）。”
中新社引述当地媒体的报道称，有火车驾驶员表示，每次经过这一带，都要以低于规定的速度开车，为此感到很紧张，曾经多次发生紧急刹车的事件。
据官方媒体报道，星期天一列火车驶离河内火车站不久，突然紧急刹车，以避免撞上游客。第二天市政府在交通部的要求下，“为确保交通安全”，下令铁路两旁的咖啡座最迟须在本星期六结束营业。
旅游部官员何文超周二对媒体说：“虽然铁路咖啡座能吸引游客，但其实它们违反了一些条例。”
v 他指出，政府乐见具有创意的旅游产品，不过前提是它们必须遵守法规。
到河内出席朝美峰会时 金正恩也避免途经此铁路
这条已有超过百年历史的铁路连接河内与海防市（Hai Phong）以及与中国接壤的偏远山区城镇谅山（Lang Son）和老街（Lao Cai）。
铁路采用的是法国旧式窄轨，朝鲜领袖金正恩今年2月前往河内出席朝美峰会时，为了安全起见，坐火车到了越南边界就下车，改乘汽车，以避免途经这条老旧铁路。
~联合早报~
Monday, February 12, 2018
chỉ huy trưởng thi công cầu rồng đà nẵng
khám phá 探索 Discovery
chỉ huy trưởng thi công cầu rồng đà nẵng
岘港龙桥施工指挥长 Commandant for construction of Da Nang Dragon Bridge
chỉ huy trưởng 指挥长 Commandant
thi công 施工 Construction
cầu rồng 龙桥 Dragon Bridge
đà nẵng 岘港 Da Nang
Friday, January 12, 2018
HCMC to hold fireworks shows to mark New Year, Tet
Ho Chi Minh City to hold fireworks shows to mark New Year, Tet
A high-range show and several low-range displays will be organized during the festive occasions
A fireworks performance is pictured in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The central government has given a go-ahead for authorities in Ho Chi Minh City to organize fireworks displays in celebration of the New Year and upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year).
The Government Office has sent a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, green-lighting pyrotechnic shows to be held in the southern metropolis on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year’s Eve.
A high-range pyrotechnic exhibition will take place in District 2 near the Thu Thiem Tunnel on New Year’s Eve.
Three low-range performances will be given at the Dam Sen Park in District 11, Cu Chi Tunnels in the namesake outlying district, and Rung Sac Square in Can Gio District.
The much-awaited performances will start at midnight and last for 15 minutes.
A similar plan has also been approved for Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on the night of February 15, along with two extra low-range fireworks shows at the Nga Ba Giong Memorial in Hoc Mon District and a location in Nha Be District.
Expenditures for the shows must not be funded by the state budget and safety procedures must be strictly adhered to, the Government Office stressed.
The municipal People’s Committee had earlier submitted a document to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to secure his approval for pyrotechnic displays for the special occasions, which will be funded by the private sector.
~News courtesy of Tuoi Tre News~
A high-range show and several low-range displays will be organized during the festive occasions
A fireworks performance is pictured in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre
The central government has given a go-ahead for authorities in Ho Chi Minh City to organize fireworks displays in celebration of the New Year and upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year).
The Government Office has sent a document to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, green-lighting pyrotechnic shows to be held in the southern metropolis on New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year’s Eve.
A high-range pyrotechnic exhibition will take place in District 2 near the Thu Thiem Tunnel on New Year’s Eve.
Three low-range performances will be given at the Dam Sen Park in District 11, Cu Chi Tunnels in the namesake outlying district, and Rung Sac Square in Can Gio District.
The much-awaited performances will start at midnight and last for 15 minutes.
A similar plan has also been approved for Lunar New Year’s Eve, which falls on the night of February 15, along with two extra low-range fireworks shows at the Nga Ba Giong Memorial in Hoc Mon District and a location in Nha Be District.
Expenditures for the shows must not be funded by the state budget and safety procedures must be strictly adhered to, the Government Office stressed.
The municipal People’s Committee had earlier submitted a document to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc to secure his approval for pyrotechnic displays for the special occasions, which will be funded by the private sector.
~News courtesy of Tuoi Tre News~
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Savouring beachside indulgence at Sol Beach House Phu Quoc
Savouring beachside indulgence at Sol Beach House Phu Quoc
Having already visited Sol Beach House Phu Quoc once, I couldn’t wait to get back.
The sun, sand and chilled out, welcoming vibe of the resort called to me from my stuffy city-centre desk.
Without a moment of hesitation, I booked the one-hour 3:45pm flight out of Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, excited to see the team I’d gotten to know during my previous stay, eat the delicious foods and see what new things the resort had to offer.
Remembering Sol Beach House Phu Quoc’s pet policy, this time, I decided to bring my Dachshund Roxie along.
Immediately welcomed by a familiar smile and crisp white Sol Beach House Phu Quoc tee-shirt, we drove the short 15-minute drive from the airport to the resort.
I was ecstatic to have made it just in time to drop my bags off in my ‘beach house’ room, get Roxie a treat in a specialised dog bowl and catch the sunset and weekly Market Street Food offer down on the beach.
Savory, melt-in-your-mouth tapas-sized bites of chargrilled meat and veg were exactly what I’d been craving.
Sated and ready to let loose and leave the week behind, I took Roxie back to our room for her evening snooze on the provided dog bed – Roxie was as welcomed a guest as I was – before I headed back down to the well-lit infinity pool where the in-house DJ played groovy, danceable tunes.
I met a few other couples and solo-travelers my age, enjoyed the warm glow of a couple of classic margaritas and resigned myself to a great weekend ahead.
Awoken by first light after a cozy night’s sleep, I slipped down to the beach for a little meditation and yoga.
Calmed by the ebb and flow of the ocean, I only realized the time when my stomach started growling. Enjoying a quick and healthy fruit, yogurt and muesli, I decided to save my appetite for The Kitchen’s ‘Wok Mania’. Wok-fried anything gives my taste buds a thrill.
In the meantime, to carry on my zen and relaxation, I hit Body & Sol Spa for a 180-minute Relaxing Haven session, including a sloughing body scrub, restorative body wrap, soothing aromatherapy and a positively glowing facial. Three hours later, I walked out feeling like a new person – fresh, supple, renewed and hungry!
Body & Sol Spa is the perfect place to indulge yourself
I realized all I seemed to do at Sol Beach House Phu Quoc was dance, relax and eat, but sometimes it’s what you need to realign with yourself and nature. ‘Wok Mania’ did not disappoint; with plenty of Asian delights to hit all the taste bud zones: salty, spicy, sour and sweet, I felt a twinge of regret that I couldn’t eat like this every day.
During my last visit I took an exciting and informative paddle boarding lesson and, so, decided to get some more practice; I booked some time the following day on the waves to make sure I would be able to maintain and improve my already waning skill.
It would be a full morning of paddling before rushing off to the airport, so I took Roxie down to The Shack with me for a bit of dinner and to listen to the in-house Cuban band – the only one in Vietnam!
Passion was certainly in the air, with rich percussion sounds giving even the least musical person a bit of extra rhythm.
Looking to try something new and unique to Phu Quoc, I ordered the Ca Trich: raw herring salad with coconut, fresh herbs wrapped in rice paper dipped in Phu Quoc fish sauce. Fresh and not fishy, with the cleansing taste of coconut, the more of this delightful dish I ate, the more I wanted!
Food and friends on the beach make for a perfect city escape
On my final morning, Roxie stayed behind after another quick breakfast and I hit the waves. Still no expert with a board, I grew more confident with each hour spent on the waves. I knew next time I’d be even more skilled and confident, maybe enough to bring a friend along and show off! My instructor stuck it out with me for two hours and taught me some secret tips to control the board – I would be an expert in no time.
Like all good things, this weekend had to come to an end. Roxie and I gathered up our things and said goodbye to staff turned friends, both new and old, and promised to come back as soon as we could. While waiting for my plane to board I wondered how I could convince my boss to let me work remotely from Sol Beach House Phu Quoc’s poolside. A girl can dream.
"Please visit www.melia.com for more information or to make a reservation."
~News courtesy of Tuoi Tre~
Having already visited Sol Beach House Phu Quoc once, I couldn’t wait to get back.
The sun, sand and chilled out, welcoming vibe of the resort called to me from my stuffy city-centre desk.
Without a moment of hesitation, I booked the one-hour 3:45pm flight out of Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, excited to see the team I’d gotten to know during my previous stay, eat the delicious foods and see what new things the resort had to offer.
Remembering Sol Beach House Phu Quoc’s pet policy, this time, I decided to bring my Dachshund Roxie along.
Immediately welcomed by a familiar smile and crisp white Sol Beach House Phu Quoc tee-shirt, we drove the short 15-minute drive from the airport to the resort.
I was ecstatic to have made it just in time to drop my bags off in my ‘beach house’ room, get Roxie a treat in a specialised dog bowl and catch the sunset and weekly Market Street Food offer down on the beach.
Savory, melt-in-your-mouth tapas-sized bites of chargrilled meat and veg were exactly what I’d been craving.
Sated and ready to let loose and leave the week behind, I took Roxie back to our room for her evening snooze on the provided dog bed – Roxie was as welcomed a guest as I was – before I headed back down to the well-lit infinity pool where the in-house DJ played groovy, danceable tunes.
I met a few other couples and solo-travelers my age, enjoyed the warm glow of a couple of classic margaritas and resigned myself to a great weekend ahead.
Awoken by first light after a cozy night’s sleep, I slipped down to the beach for a little meditation and yoga.
Calmed by the ebb and flow of the ocean, I only realized the time when my stomach started growling. Enjoying a quick and healthy fruit, yogurt and muesli, I decided to save my appetite for The Kitchen’s ‘Wok Mania’. Wok-fried anything gives my taste buds a thrill.
In the meantime, to carry on my zen and relaxation, I hit Body & Sol Spa for a 180-minute Relaxing Haven session, including a sloughing body scrub, restorative body wrap, soothing aromatherapy and a positively glowing facial. Three hours later, I walked out feeling like a new person – fresh, supple, renewed and hungry!
Body & Sol Spa is the perfect place to indulge yourself
I realized all I seemed to do at Sol Beach House Phu Quoc was dance, relax and eat, but sometimes it’s what you need to realign with yourself and nature. ‘Wok Mania’ did not disappoint; with plenty of Asian delights to hit all the taste bud zones: salty, spicy, sour and sweet, I felt a twinge of regret that I couldn’t eat like this every day.
During my last visit I took an exciting and informative paddle boarding lesson and, so, decided to get some more practice; I booked some time the following day on the waves to make sure I would be able to maintain and improve my already waning skill.
It would be a full morning of paddling before rushing off to the airport, so I took Roxie down to The Shack with me for a bit of dinner and to listen to the in-house Cuban band – the only one in Vietnam!
Passion was certainly in the air, with rich percussion sounds giving even the least musical person a bit of extra rhythm.
Looking to try something new and unique to Phu Quoc, I ordered the Ca Trich: raw herring salad with coconut, fresh herbs wrapped in rice paper dipped in Phu Quoc fish sauce. Fresh and not fishy, with the cleansing taste of coconut, the more of this delightful dish I ate, the more I wanted!
Food and friends on the beach make for a perfect city escape
On my final morning, Roxie stayed behind after another quick breakfast and I hit the waves. Still no expert with a board, I grew more confident with each hour spent on the waves. I knew next time I’d be even more skilled and confident, maybe enough to bring a friend along and show off! My instructor stuck it out with me for two hours and taught me some secret tips to control the board – I would be an expert in no time.
Like all good things, this weekend had to come to an end. Roxie and I gathered up our things and said goodbye to staff turned friends, both new and old, and promised to come back as soon as we could. While waiting for my plane to board I wondered how I could convince my boss to let me work remotely from Sol Beach House Phu Quoc’s poolside. A girl can dream.
"Please visit www.melia.com for more information or to make a reservation."
~News courtesy of Tuoi Tre~
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