Beloved lion Mimi dies after 16 years at Saigon Zoo
Ho Chi Minh City 22:24 21/10/2026Mimi, the last lion at Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City, has died of age-related health problems after spending 16 years at the facility, ending a chapter that many citizens associate with childhood memories and family visits to the historic zoo.
Vietnamese women excel in male-dominated crafts
In-Depth 10:14 11/01/2015A girl has helped her mostly-male troupe win a national kylin dancing competition and targets at setting Asian and world records, while another woman is known for her exceptional stone carving skills compared to her male colleagues.
First exhibit on purely Vietnamese mascots may serve as craftsmen’s input
Travel 13:06 09/11/2014Vietnam’s first exhibit on purely traditional Vietnamese mascots is running in Hanoi until November 17. The exhibit provides samples for local craftsmen to adopt in response to the culture ministry’s warning against the use of exotic mascots.
Vietnam craft villages hurt by authorities’ rejection of Chinese-style stone mascots
Travel 15:44 19/09/2014Artisans and workers in traditional stone carving villages across Vietnam are now struggling after cultural authorities requested that exotic mascots be excluded from religious institutions and public agencies early last month
