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The legend of the mosquito
For this first article, dive into this tender romance which aims to explain and rationalize the appearance of the mosquito. Great enemy of man, this fable will perhaps reconcile you with him. There are other legend explaining the creation of the mosquito. We will study and compare in another article. “Once upon a time, there was a young peasant named Ngoc Tam. This man, brave and generous, had a wife named Nhan Diep. She was graceful and charming. But, unlike her husband, who was thrifty and industrious, she was lazy and loved luxury. Despite this, Ngoc Tam loved his wife and forgave her all her whims. Unfortunately, shortly after their…
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Ao Dai Vietnam, an icon
Ao Dai , a Vietnamese icon The Ao Dai , or traditional feminine outfit of Vietnam, has become one of the strong symbols of the country with yokes, inseparable from the elegant simplicity of the Vietnamese woman, but also, through its history, from the soul of an entire people. . More than a simple garment, the Ao dai (pronounced: ao zai ) symbolizes the past and the future, tradition and modernity, modesty and sensuality. The Ao Dai , history and politics More than 300 years ago, this “clothing that covers everything but hides nothing” marked a form of adaptation of the country’s identity in the face of foreign influences. Then,…
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Handicraft Ninh Binh
Handicraft in Ninh Binh and its traditional villages The postcard landscapes of Ninh Binh have this something hypnotic, fascinating. That would make you forget the cultural and folkloric richness condensed in the handicraft villages of Ninh Binh. Of course, they are not as numerous as around the capital, which would perhaps explain their relative discretion in the catalogs of the usual tourist circuits. But it turns out that Song Voyage particularly likes truant paths… You too? So follow us to discover the craft villages in the splendid province of Ninh Binh ! Before leaving… Located less than 3 hours by bus from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, this region, which…