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“Mekong Delta can be seen as one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Asia with beautiful natural landscapes, but it may soon lose this advantage due to rapid infrastructure development. And it take years to reinstate those precious values,” said Prof. Ernst Sagemueller, general director of the Europe-Indochina Institute for Tourism, at a recent conference entitled “Potential and Development Opportunity in Mekong Delta” in the city of Can Tho.

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Cultural Insights

Buffalo bonesBuffalo bones
In parts of Ha Tay and Ha Nam provinces it is said people have been making combs from buffalo horns for centuries. Judging by their two main maxims, traditionally buffalo-horn craftsmen were pretty unforthcoming to outsiders who were curious about the craft.

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Quan Thanh Temple (04/09/07)
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Malaysia culinary and culture promotion week in Hanoi
 
13 August 2008


On the occasion of Malaysian National Day 31st of August, Melia Hanoi Hotel and the Embassy of Malaysia will organize a Malaysian Culinary and Culture Delight Promotion Week from August 21-28 to promote Malaysian culture.

Due to influences from immigroups like Chinese and Indian, and other neighbor countries, the culture in Malaysia is a fine combination of elements from its own and other cultures, which can be seen clearly from its culinary, beverages and music.

Malaysian food often uses fresh ingredients, lots of seasoning and herbs to enhance the taste and flavours. Desserts in Malaysia are quite sweet and often contain coconut milk, sometimes; tropical fruits can also be served as deserts.

Among many beverages, Teh Tarik is a popular Malaysian tea made by combining 2 main ingredients: tea and condensed milk. The tea is brewed using a unique technique, pouring the tea back and forth from high to a container held below. In Malaysia, there are often competitions and performances between demonstrators to show this special skill.

Also from Malaysian multi-culture, music and dances vary widely and are considered as mesmerizing and complex art forms. The dances can be divided into court dance, folk dance or others but there is a common use of the drums in the background. Some of the popular traditional dances are Joget, Inang, Silat, Shadow Plays and Datun Julud.

During the Week, all the food and drinks mentioned above are introduced in the buffet dinner at Melia Hanoi Hotel. A large amount of distinctive offers from Malaysia like Roti Canai, Satay with condiments, Famous Rice Noodles, Roti Jala, Nasi Lemak, Mee Rebus, Teh Tarik demonstration, and traditional dances will be presented to bring you the most exciting memories ever.

Source: CPV
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