Also known as Vietnam Independence Day, the most auspicious celebration in Vietnam is National Day and if you are lucky enough to be in this enchanting country on September 2nd, you will get to experience something special. The streets of Ho Chi Minh City are a blaze […]
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If you’re going to spend some time in Vietnam, you simply must visit the capital, Hanoi. A vibrant metropolis that at first glance seems chaotic, with scooters eagerly jostling for that little bit of road space, accompanied, of course, by the blaring horns that every single driver […]
Read more →If you’re an adventurous food lover, you’ve come to the right place and with a fusion of cuisines, all unique in their own indescribable way, eating in Hanoi is an experience you will never forget and your taste buds will be working overtime. Vietnamese food is world […]
Read more →Wow, has the time flown by. This month is an extra exciting one as it marks our 10th year of operations and anniversary here at the Friends for Asia Foundation. What started as a one person staff and team back in November 2007, has now expanded to […]
Read more →Vietnam Holidays and Festivals 2013 Throughout the year, the Vietnamese people celebrate a number of holidays and festivals. There are 9 official public holidays recognized by the government. During this time, offices and businesses close down. There are also numerous other special occasions in which celebrations take […]
Read more →Message from the Director of Friends for Asia, Todd Cikraji Based as we are in Chiang Mai, Thailand, January and February are one of my favorite times of year. The weather is great; there are plenty of visitors in the city; and we’ve just come off of […]
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