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The life story of the ‘great grandfather tree’ through seven centuries

The great old da huong (cinnamomum comphora) tree in Yen Nhan commune in Y Yen district in Nam Dinh province has existed for hundreds of years. People call it ‘cu cay’, or the ‘great grandfather tree’, to show their respect.

Photos: Hai Phong ancient fig trees in ripe fruit season

 VietNamNet Bridge - Every August, the centuries-old fig trees on Ngoc Mountain, in Ngoc Xuyen ward of Do Son tow, Hai Phong city enter the ripening fruit season, casting a fragrant smell.

Ancient tree in Son Tra recognised as heritage

 The Viet Nam Association for the Conservation of Nature and the Environment (VACNE) has recognised an ancient banyan tree on Son Tra Mountain as the first official Heritage Tree in the central city.

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 16/4

 New heritage tree in central Quang Ngai; HCM City promotes reading; Summer book fair held at museum; Beauty of Ao Dai shines at Hue Festival; 2014 Hue Festival attracts numerous tourists; 2014 Hue Festival attracts numerous tourists

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 18/2

 Paris fashion academy backs TV show Project Runway; Thailand organises concert against human trafficking; Ethnology museum receives precious elephant hunting tools; Ethnology museum receives precious elephant hunting tools

160-year-old Gua tree recognized as Vietnam heritage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Association for Preservation of Nature and Environment has recognized the Gua tree of nearly 160 years old in Can Tho city, as the heritage tree of Vietnam.