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On his first official visit to Vietnam, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese enjoyed Vietnamese delicacies such as “bia hoi” (brewed beer) and “banh mi” (Vietnamese sandwich) on his first day in Hanoi. He is not the only one to have experienced the country’s hospitality and cuisine – former US President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, former US President Bill Clinton, and Prince William have all visited local eateries and cafes in Vietnam. Experts have noted that Vietnamese cuisine is incredibly diverse, making it an effective tool in promoting the country’s image, people, and culture. Chef Nguyen Thuong Quan, owner of Old Hanoi Restaurant, which has hosted Vietnamese cuisine events during foreign leader visits, said that cuisine is a graceful and delicate accompaniment of diplomatic activities. Artisan Anh Tuyet, who served 21 foreign guests at the APEC Leaders’ Week in Da Nang in 2017, believes that Vietnamese cuisine has the potential to be recognised...

The 30-metre-high tree is noted for its large, thick foliage which brings cool air to villagers. The flowers consist of white and yellow petals and are widely known by their Vietnamese names as Bach Hoa and Man Man. The tree can be seen in full bloom between March and April each year. This species is often planted in Quang Nam, Ninh Thuan, and Thua Thien-Hue provinces, but is rarely seen in Hanoi. These flowers are most commonly found in Ha Dong and Dong Da districts of the capital. The tree’s charming beauty creates a peaceful state of mind for onlookers to enjoy. Visitors are able to enjoy the pleasant aroma coming from the flowers. Indeed, when they start to bloom, the pistils appear similar to noodles. Locals snap photos of the magnificent flower as it enters the rare blossoming period. The post Stunning beauty of 300-year-old Hoa Bun tree in Hanoi appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more ...