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03/09/2023

Chợ Hoa Hồ Thị Kỷ is the biggest flower market in Ho Chi Minh city. It established about 30 years ago, located in district 10. This place is a bustling market known for its vibrant atmosphere and a wide variety of flowers. With its many alleys full of flower stalls and adjacent market offering exotic cuisines from Cambodia, it provides a unique experience for both the senses of sight and taste. The market showcases an array of fresh flowers, including traditional favorites and unique blooms, reflecting the significant role that flowers hold in Vietnamese culture. From the early morning until late at night, the flower shops and food stalls come alive with activity. The morning ambiance resembles a bustling wholesale market, as traders flock to purchase flowers in large quantities for distribution to local shops and other markets.
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07/08/2023

Banh xeo is one of the most popular dishes in Viet Nam. So, why it called Banh Xeo? The word “xèo” means “sizzling” deriving from the sound of rice batter creates when poured into the hot pan. There are 2 main styles to make the layer of the Vietnamese pancake: thick layer and crispy layer
+ The thick layer style originally from central of Viet Nam. Banh Khoai is the traditional pancake of Hue province, Banh Xeo have the same ingredients Banh Khoai, however the yellow color of Banh Khoai was made out of duck egg yolk and Banh Xeo was turmeric powder. Banh Xeo are characterized by just the size of the palm of your hand, a slightly thick layer of dough made from plain rice flour, turmeric powder, coconut milk, .. The specifics of each locality such as the sea area will often be eaten with squid, fish, .. but the most popular are still shrimp, minced pork and bean sprouts. Because all these places can grow peanuts, when making pancakes, they will use peanut oil to fry, creating a unique and unforgettable flavor.
+ The Western Banh Xeo has a few differences compared to the Central Banh Xeo, the size is bigger, but thinner and more crispy, it has more green beans and filling also. The origin of Western Banh Xeo is Cambodian Chiao cake, both cakes are similar, except that Cambodian cakes are eaten with minced meat and fish stir-fried with oyster sauce. Like central pancakes, Western pancakes will be served with raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce, but the special thing here is that the vegetables will be adjusted to suit each locality such as guava leaves, mango leaves, Thai basils,…

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29/06/2023

THE INDEPENDENCE PALACE (Reunification Palace)
- Keep A Part Of Saigon’s History -

The Independence Palace is a mansion in Ho Chi Minh City, used to be the residence and working place of the Presidents of the Republic of Vietnam before April 30, 1975. Currently, the palace has been classified as a special national monument by the Government of Vietnam.

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23/05/2023

SAI GON CENTRAL POST OFFICE (L'hôtel de postes)

The history of Saigon Central Post Office dates back to the late nineteenth century, when Vietnam was part of French Indochina. After successfully invading Saigon in 1863, the French started establishing a communication system by constructing Saigon Telegraph-wire Department, which was the precursor of Saigon Central Post Office. The designer of this building was Gustave Eiffel, who was the architect of some iconic constructions including the Eiffel Tower (Paris), Statue of Liberty (New York) and Long Bien Bridge (Hanoi).

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09/05/2023

SAIGON NOTRE DAME BASILICA

The formal name of Notre-Dame Cathedral is Basilica of the Immaculate Conception and still serves as a religious institution to Catholics in HCM city.
Saigon Notre Dame Basilica was constructed from 1863 - 1880 during the French colonial occupation of Vietnam. This is one of Saigon's largest and most distinctive churches. The Basilica not only displays distinct neo-Romanesque features, such as the two giant bell towers (holding six bronze bells), ornate stained glass window, and a red brick but it also strives to demonstrate Catholicism and the greatness of French civilisation at the time.

The following are the Basilica's distinguishing features:

All materials, including cement, iron, steel, screws, screws, and so on, are imported from France. The outside of the building, in particular, is built with bricks created exclusively in Marseille - France, without additional plastering, but still thus preserves its beautiful pink hue and does not stick to moss. The whole cathedral has 56 stained glass windows manufactured by Lorin brand in the province of Chartes - France
All architectural lines and patterns are inspired by Gothic and Roman architecture: two rectangular columns represent the twelve apostles, 56 glass doors reflect biblical personalities or events, 31 round rose shapes, and 25 colorful glass windows combine to make incredibly attractive images. At the summit of the tower is a 600kg crucifix. The inside is illuminated by electricity rather than candles at night, providing an appealing image. The foundation of the church is uniquely constructed to bear ten times the load of the complete edifice above. The cathedral's capacity is 1200 people, and you may have observed that there are no fences or walls around it.
The Basilica contains two bell towers, each 57.6 meters high, and they have six huge bronze bells weighing 28.85 tons, including six tones (Sol la si do re mi) that are regulated by electricity from below. The church only rings the bells from 5 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. On the Christmas Eve will ring all six bells, which can be heard for up to ten kilometers.
A pipe organ, one of the two oldest instruments in Vietnam today, may be found in the Basilica. This instrument is handcrafted by international .professionals and is specifically built so that when played, the sound is loud enough for the entire church to hear without making a fuss.

Outside the church stands a majestic four-meter-tall statue of the Virgin Mary that was added in 1959. The statue was the site of a “miracle” in 2005 after visitors claimed to have witnessed the statue shedding a single tear. Statue of our Lady standing straight, holding the globe in her hand, the left side of the globe shaped like a cross, Our Lady's gaze staring up into the sky as if praying for peace in Vietnam and the world. A bronze plaque on the statue reads, "Queen of Peace - Pray for us..." 17.02.1959

The Basilica is currently undergoing a massive renovation project. The costly endeavor is being funded by philanthropists and church-goers and it includes a new tile roof, a reinforced foundation, repairing the bell system, repalcing broken sheets of stained glass, replacing damaged bricks, and other general maintenance.
As with any holy places around the world do dress appropriately and refrain from disturbing the worshippers when you’re exploring Saigon Notre Dame Basilica.

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23/04/2023

HUE SPICY BEEF NOODLE SOUP

Thua Thien Hue is located in the Central region of Vietnam. Hue, unlike the capitals of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, is ancient, peaceful, and strangely poetic. This land has over 350 years of history as the capital of Vietnam and this food was made for the royal during Nguyen Dynasty. If you travel throughout Vietnam, you can enjoy Bún bò everywhere, but the most famous is Bún Bò Huế- Hue beef noodle soup. This dish is known as beef noodle soup or beef noodle soup with pork rolls in Hue. Other areas refer to this dish as Hue beef noodle soup to indicate its origin.

The main ingredients of Hue beef noodle soup include: rice noodles, pork rolls. Sometimes, beef noodles are also added to rare beef, crab cakes and other ingredients. Broth is the soul of Hue beef noodle soup. After pork rolls is stewed soft with lemongrass, add some spring rolls or crab cakes, the chef will add a little bit of “Mắm ruốc” - Hue's own unique flavor. Mắm ruốc made from sea shrimp. After being caught in Thuan An Sea, sea shrimp are carefully selected, cleaned, sun-dried, pounded, and fermented. Mắm ruốc is an essential ingredient in Hue dishes.
The finished broth of Bún bò will have the distinctive red color of cashew oil as well as the flavors of lemongrass and mam ruoc, and the beef will be dipped in the broth after it has been thinned, adding a little chili powder and spices to the bowl of beef noodle soup. Consume alongside raw vegetables, herbs, lettuce, young sweet cabbages, and thin iron banana flowers. A lot of chili is used in a bowl of beef noodle soup. Because of the influence of the immigrant population, to cure diseases, and also because of the country's characteristics on rainy days, Hue people prefer spicy food.

Hue cuisine is rustic, light in depth, and assertive of the identity of an elegant and gentle land. Hue people eat and drink with three goals in mind: cheap, delicious, and visually appealing. A dish that is not visually appealing is not a dish. Hue people divide food and drink into three categories: “khẩu thực”, “nhãn thực”, and “tâm thực”. “Khẩu thực”: eat with your mouth; eat to survive. “Nhãn thực” are eaten with the eyes-enjoy the beauty in color, shape, and the way to present creates high aesthetic effect. “Tâm thực” - eat with all your heart. Through the way people eat, they reveal their ways of thinking and feeling about life. I like the way Hue people cook: it's sophisticated, meticulous, and one-of-a-two.
Just 1 bowl of beef noodle soup has gathered all the quintessence of cuisine: sour, spicy, salty, sweet, fatty. Hue beef noodle soup is also ranked as one of 12 Vietnamese dishes with the value of "Asian cuisine" by the Asian Record Organization.

When you arrive in Hue, you will notice that the women selling beef noodle soup are frequently referred to as "Mệ." Originally, Mệ was a name for all Nguyen dynasty aristocrats, regardless of age or gender. Today, the word "Mệ" is primarily used to refer to mothers and grandmothers in order to express affection and respect for those who prepare beef noodle soup, and because Hue people are as friendly and close as family members.
Guy Fieri, an American chef, has a quote that I adore:
“Cooking is all about people. Food is maybe the only universal thing that really has the power to bring everyone together. No matter what culture, everywhere around the world, people eat together”

When you visit Hue, don't forget to try the beef noodle soup. I've tasted and expressed my thoughts on the flavor of beef noodle soup, but the most important factor is your personal experience.

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11/04/2023

Daily life in Saigon🇻🇳

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21/03/2023

COFFEE STYLE IN VIET NAM
There is no doubt with the firm and flavourful scent it takes that coffee has become an irreplaceable part of Vietnamese culture and life. A morning cup of Vietnamese coffee soon has become a local habit and successfully developed a style of its own.

Across the country, it is the differences in the locals’ taste made their own coffee iconic. From Ha Noi, egg coffee is traditionally prepared with highlights on the egg yolk. After preparing by heating and beating the yolks with sugar and coffee, the cup is served inside a bowl of hot water to retain its temperature. You shall be impressed by the egg’s rich taste and aromatic coffee when stirring and having a taste of just one simp.

Heading to the middle of Viet Nam, salt coffee can make first-timers find it strange to drink because of the combination of salty, sweet, and bitter taste but the enticing aroma and the taste of coffee roll smoothly on the tongue shall leave a rich lingering aftertaste.

As for the southern part of Viet Nam, its specialty comes from not only the scent but also the way locals enjoy this drink made coffee strikes a rapid growth period through times when you can catch up everywhere from coffee shops to sidewalk cafes with crowds attracting all classes of customers.
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21/02/2023