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 “Vietnamese coffee has been around in the Philippines for some time, but it is just now gaining popularity,” Jen Sta. Ana told Tuoi Tre News . “Vietnamese coffee is known in the Philippines for its strong and bold flavor, plus preparing and serving Vietnamese coffee are very esthetic.” Aside from her job as a registered nurse, Sta. Ana, originally from Pasig City, shares her favorite restaurants, travel tips, and beauty secrets to over 11,000 followers on her Facebook page Sand Under My Feet . A commitment to ‘authentic Vietnamese coffee’ In October, Sta. Ana posted about Drip Kofi, a Philippine coffee brand which serves authentic Vietnamese coffee at its 18 branches across Luzon and Manila. “A few weeks ago, I had lunch with two of my friends and after that, we stumbled upon this esthetic café serving strong and flavorful authentic Vietnamese coffee,” she wrote. A sign of Drip Kofi is seen in this supplied photo. Ca phe sua da (Vietnamese iced coffee...

The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt shows many documents, books and photos on culture, history, land and people of Vietnam, especially its outstanding achievements after nearly 40 years of Doi Moi (renewal). Besides books on tourism introducing attractive destinations and unique features of regions, there also are magazines, photos, maps and documents and documentary screenings on Vietnam and the country’s specialities of fried spring rolls and coffee. The event is party of a series of activities to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Egypt (1963-2023). The Sakia Exhibition for Cultural Services is held annually and allows countries to exchange cultural activities and boost solidarity and mutual understanding. This year’s event attracts the participation of nearly 30 countries worldwide. The post Vietnam impresses visitors at cultural festival in Egypt appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplo...

Visitors do yoga at Naman Retreat in the central city of Da Nang. Photo: Naman Retreat Australian travel publication Traveller of The Sydney Morning Herald has recently released its list of the top 20 slow travel holidays for this year, with Vietnam featured in the list of places to visit in 2023, VOV reported Wednesday. Slow travel is about forging deep, meaningful connections with places According to the media outlet, Vietnam represents an ideal destination for a salubrious wellness journey. “Inside Asia Tours has a wellness-oriented journey through the length of Vietnam that’s active thanks to cycling and walking tours, and which involves the likes of sunrise yoga, organic cooking classes, an aromatherapy workshop,” says Traveller. It also suggests that visitors enjoy a stay in Alba Wellness Valley which offers daily spa treatments, before heading for a kick-back beachside finale in Phu Quoc, one of the nation’s most hip resort islands. “Don’t miss kick back on a ...

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh inspects the Vietnam Street project in Udon Thani province. Photo: NDO The formation of a Vietnam Town in Udon Thani province, which is hosting the largest overseas Vietnamese community in Thailand, is an obvious development trend, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh while inspecting the Vietnam Street project in the locality, VNA reported Sunday. The Thai Ministry of Culture recently organized a cultural trip to Udon Thani and Nongbua Lamphu in which the Diplomatic Corps has extended more reach to the Northeastern culture of Thailand. Dr. Phan Chi Thanh Ambassador of Vietnam along with other ambassadors from different accredited countries in Thailand to participated in the trip, as part of the framework of the country’s cultural diplomacy. During the trip, Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome introduced the overall objective of the trip which aims to provide an opportunity to members of the Diplomatic...

The national workshop, due to take place on February 27, will bring together managers, scientists, and practitioners of culture and art who will examine the historical significance, great value, and influence of the Outline of Vietnamese Culture over the past 80 years. Delegates will propose solutions to effectively promote the value of the document for the purpose of cultural and human development in order to meet the country’s requirements for sustainable development. Both Party and State leaders, along with representatives of relevant ministries, agencies, and all 63 localities, will attend the workshop to be held both physically and virtually. To celebrate 80 years of the Outline of Vietnamese Culture, a grand meeting and a special art programme will be held at the Hanoi Opera House on February 28 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Party’s Commission for Information and Education, Vietnam Television, and other relevant agencies. A docu...