Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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~
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
French influence on Vietnamese language (PART 2)
| Vietnamese | French | English |
|---|---|---|
| kem | crème | ice cream |
| xi măng | ciment | concrete |
| bugi | bougie | spark plug |
| ốp la | omelette | omelet |
| phô mai | fromage | cheese |
| français <> tiếng Việt affiche áp phích absinthe rượu apxanh acide axit aiglefin cá êfin anis cây anit antenne an-ten antenne parabolique anten parabôn artichaut cây atisô aspirine atpirin autobus xe buýt automobile xe ô tô balcon ban công ballet ba lê ballot (sac à dos) ba-lô bandeau dải vấn đầu bébé em bé beurre bơ bière bia billes (jeu) bi biscuit bánh (bich) quy biftek bít tết bombe bom bougie (de moteur) buji bouillabaisse món buiabet boulon bu lông café cà phê cantine căng tin caoutchouc cao su* caramel (flan) caramen cardan các đăng cari ca ri cas ca chemise áo sơ mi carotte cà rốt chartreuse rượu sactrơ chocolat sô cô la ciment xi măng cinéma xi nê cirque rạp xiếc cognac rượu cô nhắc corset coocxê coup cú condom (capote, caoutchouc) capốt (vulg.), bao cao su* cravatte cái ca vát, cà vạt crème glacée kem cyan xanh ** cyclo xích lô dâme đầm dollar đồng đô la divan ghế đi văng drap dạ épinard rau bi na essence xăng (faire la) cour Cưa fermeture éclair phéc-mơ-tuya film phim filtre (à café) phin frein cái phanh fromage phô mai, phó mát gâteau bánh ga-tô gant găng gare nhà ga gilet áo gi lê gin rượu gin golf gôn gomme à effacer gôm gomme arabique gôm A Rập guidon ghi đông guitare đàn ghita homosexuel (pédéraste) pê đê (vulgaire) jambon giam bông jeans quần jean laine len lynx mèo linh, linh miêu manteau măng tô maquereau ma cô (celui qui pratique le maquerellage) marmotte con macmôt mayonnaise nước xốt mayonne médaille mề đay mère mẹ morue cá moruy moutarde mù tạt niveau (objet) cái nivô oeuf au plat op la noeud papillon nơ olive cây/quả ôliu orgue đàn ống pain (avec mie) bánh mì paletot bành tô papier fin (pelure) giấy pơluya pastis (liqueur d'anis) rượu anit pâté pa tê pile (électrique) pin piston pittông pompe cái bơm pourboire tiền buột-boa poupée púp pê, búp bê pédale pê đan pénicilline pê ni xi lin quai kè, kê radio rađiô ragoût món ragu rhum rượu rom sac Tui xách salade rau xà lách club sandwich xăngđuýt saucisse xúc xích savane xavan savon xà phòng, xà bòng sirop xi rô soupe xúp soupe tonkinoise (de pot-au-feu) phở (incertain) soutien-gorge cái xu chiêng tape cái tát tasse cái tách taxi xe tắc xi timbre tem tournevis cái tuanơvit veston áo vét tông valse van valve van vanne van vin rượu vang vis vít vison chồn vizon valise cái va li vodka rượu votca whiskey rượu uytky zéro cê-rô, zé ro Ga-lăng : galant Phéc-mơ-tuya : fermeture Ri-đô : rideau Ba tê sô : pâté chaud Bề rê : beret Ma sơ : religieuse (ma sœur) Lô cốt : blockhaus https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Category:Vietnamese_borrowed_terms |
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
French influence on Vietnamese language
| Vietnamese | French | English |
|---|---|---|
| ăng-ten | antenne | antenna, aerial |
| ba toong | bâton | cane |
| bê tông | béton | concrete |
| bi-da | bille | billiards, Snooker |
| (bút) bi | (stylo à) bille | ballpoint pen |
| bơ | beurre | butter |
| búp bê, búp bế | poupée | doll |
| cà phê | café | coffee |
| ca-pô | capot | hood/bonnet (of a car) |
| cam bốt | cambodge | cambodia |
| cao su | caoutchouc | rubber |
| cờ-lê | clé | wrench |
| cùi dìa | cuillière | spoon |
| da ua | yaourt | yogurt |
| ê-kíp | équipe | team |
| ga | gare | railway station |
| (bánh) ga tô | gâteau | cake |
| (chỉ) len | laine | wool |
| li-băng | liban | lebanon |
| ma đam | madame | madam, ma'am, Mrs. |
| mề đay | médaille | medal |
| (khăn) mùi xoa | mouchoir | handkerchief |
| ô tô buýt | autobus | motor bus |
| (bánh) patê sô | pâté chaud (obsolete) | savoury puff pastry |
| (cục) pin | pile | battery |
| (đèn) pha | phare | headlamp |
| phanh | frein | brake |
| phẹc-mơ-tuya | fermeture | zipper |
| phim | film | movie |
| pho mát, phô mai | fromage | cheese |
| (áo) sơ mi | chemise | shirt |
| (quần) si/xi líp | slip | underwear |
| tăng xông | tension | hypertension |
| (táo) trái bom | pomme | apple |
| tuốc-nơ-vít | tournevis | screwdriver |
| vô lăng | volant | steering wheel |
| xà lách | salade | lettuce |
| xa lát | salade | salad |
| xà phòng, xà bông | savon | soap |
| xăng, ét-xăng | essence | gasoline |
| xu chiêng | soutien-gorge | bra |
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~
Vietnamese month name
| English month name | Vietnamese month name | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | Traditional | |
| January | Tháng một | Tháng giêng |
| February | Tháng hai | |
| March | Tháng ba | |
| April | Tháng tư | |
| May | Tháng năm | |
| June | Tháng sáu | |
| July | Tháng bảy | |
| August | Tháng tám | |
| September | Tháng chín | |
| October | Tháng mười | |
| November | Tháng mười một | |
| December | Tháng mười hai | Tháng chạp |
~wikipedia~
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