Hoa Binh

Update news Hoa Binh

Natural disasters turn villagers’ lives upside down

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tears kept rolling down her face as Dinh Thi Lan, a resident of Hoa Binh Province, stood amongst her neighbours, fixated on the huge pile of mud that was once her home. 

Pork in grapefruit leaves: a Muong delicacy

Many people are familiar with grilled pork, but far fewer have ever tasted grilled pork wrapped in grapefruit leaves. The dish is even unfamiliar to many food connoisseurs in Viet Nam, but not for the Muong ethnic group

Illegal gold mining destroys arable land in Hoa Binh

Many households in Hoa Binh Province have destroyed their farms to mine gold illegally, falsely informing local authorities that they are digging shrimp ponds.

Tragic kidney dialysis calamity to be investigated

Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien yesterday called the death of seven patients of suspected anaphylactic shock while receiving kidney dialysis at Hoa Binh Province’s General Hospital a serious medical calamity.

Weekend tour to 'Ha Long Bay on land'

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, just about 110km north-east of Hanoi center, Thung Nai is a popular destination for weekend retreat.

Delicious grilled fish in Thung Nai

Nestled between a mountain and a river, the mountainous commune of Thung Nai in Hoa Binh Province’s Cao Phong District draws a large number of tourists every year for its gorgeous scenery, tranquility and food specialties,

Mo Muong values saved in Hoa Binh

VietNamNet Bridge – The values of the Mo Muong, a unique cultural heritage of the ethnic Muong who live in the northern province of Hoa Binh, was the main theme of a recent workshop held in the province.  

Visiting nation's first money printing factory

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the northern province of Hoa Binh, visitors can drop by Chi Ne Town in Lac Thuy District to take a look at the first money factory of Vietnam.

Tranquil life in Mai Chau

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sizzling hot weather in Saigon led me to make a trip up to the nation’s north. Mai Chau, an upland district in Hoa Binh Province, was my destination.

FVH planning excursion out of Ha Noi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Friends of Viet Nam Heritage (FVH) will host a day-long excursion on Sunday to Khanh Waterfall to learn about Muong ethnic minority culture in Hoa Binh Province.

Slow and steady veteran wins the race with turtles

VietNamNet Bridge – From a poor veteran, one who had been continuously suffering losses, Do Manh Hung, 54, now lives in Ky Son Town, Ky Son District, the northern province of Hoa Binh, as a billionaire. 

Lang House seeks rebirth funding

 VietNamNet Bridge – A crowdfunding campaign called Lang's House – The Dream of Rebirth aims to rebuild the ancient Lang House.

Thai ethnic people host tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – Homestay service has been available for years in Lac Village of Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau District in the northwestern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.

Science minister takes notice of submarines made by amateurs

Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan has for the first time made comments about the technical features of submarines made by nonprofessional engineers.

Hoa Binh Mong ethnics welcome traditional New Year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Spring has filled Mong ethnic minority villages in the northern province of Hoa Binh with peach and plum blossoms and the melodious sounds of the khen (panpipe), colouring the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Court sentences eight to death for heroin trafficking

 VietNamNet Bridge – The People's Court of Hoa Binh Province sentenced eight people to death and five others to life imprisonment for trafficking 189.35kg of heroin yesterday, Jan 19.

Teacher learns to preserve Muong homes

VietNamNet Bridge – Fascinated by the cultural uniqueness of the Muong ethnic minority and concerned that their skills could disappear, one teacher has taken upon himself the task of preserving their stilt houses.

Sweet moments in Lac Village

 VietNamNet Bridge – Lac Village is now a popular attraction for travelers thanks to the closeness, hospitality and friendliness of the locals. Lac Village in Mai Chau District of Hoa Binh Province

Ba Khan, the forgotten paradise in Hoa Binh

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only 100 km from Hanoi, Ba Khan is a new destination in Hoa Binh province.

Giang Mo Village offers intimate view of Muong ethnic culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – Houses on stilts rested under the shadow of big trees, surrounded by paddy fields. Our curious eyes seemed not to bother the chickens who walked freely on simple bamboo fences.