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Children jumping in Cai Lay!Going downstream the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam affords a kind of eye-level communion, whcih you can’t get on a bus or train.
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Laos, officially the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, is a landlocked country in southeast Asia, bordered by Burma and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south, and Thailand to the west. Laos traces its history to the Kingdom of Lan Xang or Land of a Million Elephants, which existed from the fourteenth to the eighteenth century. In the Lao language, the country’s name is “Meuang Lao“.
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Seattle Asian Museum reopens its doors two week ago. The institution used to be housed in an old garage and now is really fantastic home for Seattle’s Chinatown district. This museum is unique from its a self-created tribute to a hyphenated existence.
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Today in Vietnam golf is becoming more popular. One of the greatest golf club there is the Dalat Palace, which sits in the heart of the small old city at 5,000 feet above sea level. There are a dozen clubs or courses and as many as 30 more are being planned.
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Located directly on the beach on 26 000 square meters of tropical gardens overlooking the sea in Nha trang, Ana Mandara reminiscent of an old Vietnamese village and furnished with native woods and rattan, The Six Senses spa with designer outdoor massage areas at seaside, excellent service, fine cuisine and a host of activities, means that there’s something for everyone, combine to make this one of Vietnam’s top resorts. From the moment you step foot in this your “home away from home” a truly unforgettable sense of warmth can be felt from the welcome alone. The name means “beautiful home for the guests” in the Cham language and though it comes with a price tag, the hospitality and kindness extended here is quite sincere. The delicate blend of graceful architecture and gracious service, peaceful atmosphere and captivating scenery, Ana Mandara offers a unique experience in simplicity, serenity and refinement. Relaxing on the white sandy beach, listening to the lapping of the waves will soon make any worries disappear.

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“Tet”—the Vietnamese Lunar New Year—is an eagerly anticipated holiday that has been celebrated by Vietnamese for thousands of years. “Tet” for Vietnamese is as big as Christmas, if not bigger! It is a time of families and friends, warm wishes, and lavish spending. It is an occasion to celebrate the cultural heritage, pay homage to ancestors, and pray for peace, health, happiness, and prosperity. As we ring in the Year of the Pig, the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance (VAYA) is pleased to announce the second annual hosting of the Tet Festival in San Diego entitled “Spring of Hope”.
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Morocco is the most exotic country within easy reach of the United Kingdom, yet it remains enigmatic, uncrowded and full of the mysteries of the “east”. Rabat is the capital of Morocco with an ever-growing population of nearly one million people!

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