Doorway Design of British Library

Traveling around the world, if circumstances permit, my favorite places to go are university campuses and libraries. The common feature of these two places is that they are open to the public and are “undefended.” Of course, Chinese university campuses are an exception. The former is to feel its youthful and free culture atmosphere, the latter is to appreciate the civilization of a city and respect and worship knowledge.

British Museum Book Reading Room

The years before retirement were spent in the UK. The British Library in London, Birmingham City Library and Liverpool Central Library have all left a deep and beautiful impression on me.

The British Library

The British Library at 96 Euston Road, London, also known as the National Library of England, was developed from the British Museum Library that was first established in 1753. In July 1973, the National Central Library, the National Science and Invention Reference Library, the National Science and Technology Loan Library and the British National Bibliography Company merged to form the British Library today.

British Library open doors

The new ochre-red British Library building on Euston Road was completed in 1996. On the right side is the famous St. Pancras Hotel and St. Pancras Railway Station, which is the departure station of the “Eurostar” train to the European continent; and from St. Pancras, go forward It is Euston Railway Station, the departure station for England to go north to Scotland and Northern Ireland. The overall appearance of the new building of the British Library matches the colors of the neighboring St. Pancras, and the styles complement each other. One is classic Victorian style, the other is modern minimalist style.

Victorian St. Pancras

Main entrance of the British Library

The British Library has 150 million collections. Collected every book, every newspaper, periodical and other publications published in the UK. Even music scores, etc. must have copies. There are both traditional paper publications and the most modern electronic publications. There are both the latest published and manuscript ancient books from two thousand years ago.

Panoramic photo of the British Library

Although the history of the British Library is only more than two hundred years, its collection can be traced back more than 3,000 years ago. The brown glass tower in the lobby of the new building was donated by King George IV of his father George III to the British Library in 1823. The glass tower is six stories high, and all the book ridges are facing outwards for viewing. If necessary, staff can access it for readers through internal passages or movable bookshelves.

From where I live, it takes about forty minutes to walk to the British Library. Try to apply for its library card online, it needs to fill in too much personal information, give up. But this does not prevent me from entering the library without a certificate. One of the reasons I like patronizing this library is that it often holds exhibitions of various collections in the lobby or side compartment on the first floor. The few exhibitions that impressed me were the “Quran Rare Book Exhibition”, the “Georgian Age Architecture Exhibition”, “The Conquest of the Arctic Photo Exhibition” and so on. These exhibitions with different themes give the public a glimpse of these unparalleled authentic works and treasures, which are really rare.

The spiral staircase in the lobby of the Liverpool Central Library

Going to Liverpool to play, originally went to worship the “Beatles” band. But the Liverpool Central Library in the city centre has become the biggest gain besides the Beatles. It was founded in 1860 and is the largest of the 22 public libraries in Liverpool. Its appearance is as old and mottled as the appearance of the British Museum, with a heavy sense of history. But when I entered the door, I couldn’t help taking a deep breath, deeply impressed by its modernity and artistic sense. The spiral staircase decorated with stained glass is magnificent no matter from which angle it is viewed.

Shakespeare Paper Sculpture in Liverpool Library Hall

Shakespeare in Liverpool Central Library

Classic and frugal side entrance of Liverpool Central Library

Part of the outer wall of the Birmingham Library

The Birmingham Library fully embodies the characteristics of Birmingham, which was once an important town of the British Industrial Revolution

On two business trips to Birmingham, I couldn’t help but want to go to the Birmingham Library. This new library built in 1974 on the site of the original Birmingham Central Library has been the largest municipal public library in the UK and even in Europe from the date of its completion until 2013.

Birmingham Library Hall

The Birmingham Library is the masterpiece of the famous “Russian” architect John Madin. Although the cost of materials had to be reduced due to tight funding at the time, its majestic arched reading room, desolate concrete exterior wall and distinct geometric design have become a representative work of British architectural brutalism and are highly favored by the architectural circles. This architectural style is also regarded as a symbol of social progress. The number of visitors from 2011 to 2012 was close to 1.2 million, making it the second most visited library in the UK and the pride of Birmingham.

There is an escalator in the atrium of the Birmingham Library Hall, which is a bit like an escalator in a big shopping mall, which is convenient but does not feel like visiting a market. Standing on the escalator slowly rising, what rises in your heart is the worship of knowledge and civilization and nothing else.

Overlooking downtown Birmingham from the rooftop garden of the Birmingham Library

During the years of working and living in the UK, although I like to visit large and beautiful libraries, in my daily life, the Marylebone Community Library near my home is the only one I must visit every week, which is simple and convenient like my own living room or study room. I wonder if you feel the same as me?

Birmingham Library Corridor

Note: Most of the pictures in this article were taken on my mobile phone during my stay in the UK, and a few were taken from the Internet.

After the departure of key figures like Lu, Carla or Polo, many fans of Elite was worried that the quality of the film would not be the same. Indeed, despite having “changed blood” nearly half of the cast to bring something new, but Elite 4 like a snake biting its own tail when the conflicts are resolved incompletely and not convincingly. Season 4 of the series begins with a completely different story. At this time, Las Encinas High School welcomed the new principal and his three children, Patrick, Ari and Mencía. In addition, there is also Prince Phillippe from the Spanish royal family to study. These warm boys appeared, bringing a series of storms to the group of old students, and then the end was a murder case with the unknown perpetrator. Not groundbreaking, Elite 4 choose to go in the safe direction when applying the correct formula that made the success of the previous 3 parts. It all starts with the case and then gradually uncovers the answer through previous developments. The movie’s loyal audience must be okay with this because it still creates the necessary mystery and unpredictability before releasing the unexpected answer. However, it seems that the level of drama has decreased significantly when the flashback scenes have not exploited deeply enough character psychology to stretch the audience’s emotions. The number of characters participating in the interrogation is also not much, so it does not create ingenuity, confusion and danger. The content of itself Elite was created based on the conflicts between the characters. It can be any kind of conflict such as love, family affection, friendship, class discrimination and they are the reason why the film is likened to a picture that reflects society deeply. But in season 4, these contradictions are overused to create drama in an unnecessary way. There are even things that are given as if they were given away and the writer is ready to tear down what has been painstakingly built from the previous 3 parts. Typically, the conflict between Guzman and Nadia was resolved too quickly. It’s hard to believe they’re a couple that went through many ups and downs to come together. Even the relationship between Guzman and Nadia this time makes the previous short episode about them as if they were released into a “chicken coop”. Or the conflict between Ander and Omar. The appearance of Patrick caused the couple many difficulties. But the sad thing is how Elite 4 portraying and exploiting the psychological development of these three characters makes the audience completely disappointed and confused. Thankfully, the other two story lines are stellar. There, we see that the film reflects the basic but equally difficult contradictions and problems of society, thereby best expressing the true nature of society. Elite that fans expect. Another factor that many viewers are interested in when enjoying Elite 4 That’s the hot scene. The level of daring of this film even surpassed 3 seasons ago with extremely naked body-showing segments. Of course, the production team still knows how to moderate and turn them into artistic scenes by combining light, background and frame animation. Conclusion: Elite 4 clearly not as excellent as the way the previous 3 seasons have shown, especially in handling conflicts and exploiting character psychology. But for fans of the series, this is still a worthwhile experience to wait for when the hot scenes have partially covered the absurdity of scripting. Although season 5 has yet to go into production, two more veteran characters have said goodbye to the series, Ander and Guzman. This is definitely a huge loss and not very happy news, especially when seeing the quality of season 4 like this. Hope the production team will find a way to overcome the weakness to bring Elite back to the top.

The most recent study by British American Market Research and Consulting Company (AMCO) – an expert in consumer behavior survey with 27 years of experience – has provided startling figures. : 80.6% of Vietnamese mothers surveyed said that their children had problems with milk incompatibility, of which nearly 97% had 1 in 5 common signs of milk incompatibility: constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, intolerance. Drink milk and don’t gain weight. Surveys on the issue of children not suitable for milk make many mothers interested. This result has attracted the attention of parents: many mothers expressed concern when they ignored these signs of incompatibility with their children’s milk, many also expressed concern when choosing milk for their children. Modern mothers always want the best for their children, so they are very strict in the criteria for choosing milk and often favor foreign milk because they believe in international quality. However, the sharing of nutritionists made them realize that the most important criterion is still milk compatibility. TS.BS Truong Hong Son – Deputy General Secretary of the Vietnam General Medical Association, Director of the Vietnam Institute of Applied Medicine – explains how to choose milk for children: “ Depending on the energy needs and physical condition of children at different ages, we will choose the right milk. When children are under 2 years old, breast milk is most important. But when babies enter the age of weaning, they need to add another source of nutrition, in which formula is the ideal food after breast milk. Therefore, it is very important to provide milk according to the age and nutritional status of the child .” Choosing the most suitable milk for children is always a concern of Vietnamese mothers. Doctor Nguyen Thi Ngoc Huong – Deputy Director of the Nutrition Research Institute of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh added: Vietnamese children have very different physical conditions from foreign children: micronutrient deficiencies are common and rates of stunting are high. We need breakthrough nutritional solutions that meet this specific condition to help Vietnamese children grow optimally. .” Answering mothers’ concerns with nutritional products from Sweden, for Vietnamese children trẻ Understanding the concerns of parents, Nutifood has continuously researched for the past 20 years, giving birth to nutritional solutions to help raise Vietnamese stature. From the background of understanding the specific health and nutritional needs of Vietnamese children, Nutifood has collaborated with leading European experts at the Swedish Nutifood Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS, applying the most advanced science. . The result of this cooperation is the new Famna product – 100% made in Sweden, specially made for Vietnamese children. New Famna – Swedish nutritional quintessence, specially formulated for Vietnamese children. Famna owns the FDI (Foundation Of Digestion & Immunity) formula, exclusively developed by the Swedish Nutifood Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS. The duo of nutrients HMO and FOS / Inulin are combined in the perfect ratio to help build strong resistance – Good digestion, which is the most important foundation for children to absorb nutrients well, thereby developing comprehensively. The product is also supplemented with 100% DHA from pure algae, and a set of brain nutrients such as ARA, Linoleic Acid and Alpha Linolenic, Taurine, Lutein, Choline, Iodine, Iron to help children develop outstanding brains. Famna helps build strong resistance – good digestion, activate and optimize the potential of the child’s physical and mental development. Famna is the first product line of Nutifood Sweden, produced 100% in Sweden – the country known as the cradle of the world’s high-standard milk line, using pure ingredients from Europe. The entire production process is automated, closed, and meets top quality standards such as ISO 22,000, FSSC 22,000. Vietnamese mothers can rest assured that their children have Famna – the European standard nutritional solution, 100% made in Sweden, specially formulated for Vietnamese children. Famna not only “fits” the baby but also helps to build strong resistance, good digestion, tall, smart, complete physical and intellectual. From June 4, 2021, the first 1,000 orders of Famna 4 – 850g will receive Platinum membership privileges: ● 2 boxes of Famna 180 ML ready-made nutritional milk ● 1 package of nutrition counseling worth 600,000 VND from the Pediatric Nutrition Clinic of HCMC. 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Leaving a stable job, Ms. Trang Sula traveled to find the quintessence of traditional cuisine to promote to Hanoi’s diners. Many people regretted when she left her leisurely office job to travel around caves and alleys to learn about the typical dishes of each region and bring them back to Hanoi. But for Ms. Trang Sula, it is her passion, the job that makes her most excited and happy. The diverse climate and terrain help Vietnam have a rich traditional cuisine. However, to promote these dishes to people at home and abroad is not an easy task. Ms. Trang Sula has traveled everywhere, searching and choosing the most delicious and attractive dishes in all parts of the country to bring back to Hanoi. Passion for traditional cuisine is the motivation for Ms. Trang Sula to keep the soul of the rustic dishes of the three regions of the country. She confided: “I have a special love for regional specialties. But love alone is not enough. I have to let people know about those specialties. I have to let people see that my country is rich. So yes, I went everywhere and brought all the specialties and quintessential dishes back to Hanoi for everyone to enjoy.” Saigon vermicelli is transferred directly by plane from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi to serve diners She shared that many customers favorably call her “the queen of banh gio” because of the “miracle” she has created with the delicious, rustic cake of the Northern Delta. Every day, she sells more than 1000 gio cakes to customers. Through her meticulousness and determination, she creates something special and interesting. For example, vermicelli and banh chung in Saigon are very difficult to bring out of Ho Chi Minh City, but she managed to bring them to Hanoi. Now, diners can enjoy authentic Saigon food right in the heart of Hanoi. Ms. Trang Sula has crossed thousands of kilometers of Saigon’s soup cake to contribute to the richness of Ha Thanh cuisine Many people have become loyal customers of Ms. Trang Sula. Diners will have a “food tour” throughout the three regions thanks to her ingenuity and passion for traditional cuisine. Interestingly, the dishes provided by Ms. Trang Sula still retain their native flavor. Diners can feel the rustic, rustic but delicate from those traditional dishes. Keeping the typical, pure and “primitive” flavors of the dish when brought from distant lands to Ha Thanh is not an easy task. It requires careful, meticulous, thorough and elaborate use. Above all, her love and passion for the quintessence of Vietnamese cuisine has helped Trang Sula achieve that “unthinkable”. You will be surprised and delighted to enjoy food from far away HCMC in its original style and taste. Ms. Trang Sula shared that she is cherishing many bigger plans and ambitions with traditional cuisine, continuing to spread her love for traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

The taste of noodle soup in Soc Trang is different from other places, because it is a harmonious combination of ingredients and the way of food preparation of local people. The essence of this dish is the broth – a soup made from a blend of fish sauce, lemongrass and wormwood noodles (a tuber similar to turmeric, but smaller and darker in color). The commonly used fish sauce are locally available ones such as: choke fish sauce, snakehead fish…; Particularly, Khmer people often cook with beef sauce… Also wormwood noodles, lemongrass are used to remove fishy smell and create a special fragrance for the broth. However, in order to be able to cook a pot of broth that is both delicious and fragrant, the kitchen often combines many types of fish sauce, including the Khmer’s specialty beef sauce and the local fish of the South in one cooking process. quite complicated. Fish sauce is processed separately, cooked and only filtered for clear water. Then, this broth is cooked with lemongrass and wormwood noodles for a period of time when the cook feels the flavor blend. Then, the cook adds coconut water to make the broth more sweet and clear. Using coconut water in soups is a familiar cooking method of the Kinh people in the Southwest region. As a result, the broth has its own flavor, aroma and clarity than vermicelli. The ingredients for the noodle soup are also processed quite elaborately, of which there are three main parts: boiled snakehead fish, meat removed, and bone removed; Boiled ground cloves with skin removed and roasted pork cut into pieces – a familiar dish of the Chinese. The crispy, greasy skin and the five flavors in the roast pork make the noodle soup more attractive. Besides, noodle soup is also served with a variety of vegetables such as bean sprouts, chives, grated morning glory, grated banana, herbs, laksa leaves to round out the flavor. When enjoying, diners can add a little lemon, chili, fish sauce for more flavor. It can be said that Soc Trang noodle soup is very easy to please gourmets. In Soc Trang, it is not difficult to find delicious noodle soup shops such as: Ca Dong, Cay Long, Thao – Phu Loi, Ms. Hanh, Mrs. Xim…

Ms. Luu Thi Lien at home, May 2020. While living and working at the Central Office of the Vietnam Women’s Union in the Viet Bac War Zone (1947-1954), Luu Thi Lien was assigned the task of communicating and transferring documents and documents to central agencies. Therefore, she was honored to meet Uncle Ho many times. Every time I met Uncle Ho, it was a touching story, still intact in her heart. Ms. Luu Thi Lien said, once on the way to work, Uncle took advantage of visiting sisters in the office. The person kindly inquired about the living, living and working conditions of the sisters. Seeing that the sisters’ meals were still miserable, Uncle suggested: “You should ask for local land to increase production and improve your life, not let you eat a lot of flying vegetables and bamboo shoots, which is not good for your health. strong”. Another time, Uncle said: “You shouldn’t eat cold rice, you will lose nutrition. Please ask the people in the village to guide you on how to knit a pot with a lid, how to have enough rice to keep it hot.” After Uncle Ho’s teachings and thanks to the seeds he sent to increase, in a short time, the sisters’ meals were significantly improved. The knitting of rice budgies is also implemented. From then on, whether it’s winter or summer, no one has to eat cold rice anymore.” There is one memory that Mrs. Lien will always remember. Around 3:00 p.m. on May 19, 1950, when officials in the agency went to a meeting, there were only 3 sisters at home, wearing a sedge bag containing official documents and had just reached the top of Hoang Ngan palm hill slope, in Diem Mac commune (Dinh Hoa province). , Thai Nguyen), Luu Thi Lien suddenly saw Uncle Ho and his security comrades coming. Because of the secret principle of “3 no’s” (don’t know, don’t say, don’t ask), she rushed to bow to Uncle Uncle and then led him back to the office, then ran to inform everyone: “Sisters! Uncle came! Uncle came!”. The sisters ran out to meet Uncle. Seeing a few empty houses, he immediately asked: “Where have you all gone?”. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh Huong (later Editor-in-Chief of Vietnam Women’s Newspaper) said: “Yes! Leaders and sisters of your agency, please go to the Central Guest House to attend the meeting!”. Uncle looked kindly at the 3 sisters, thoughtfully: “I went to a conference recently, it’s convenient to visit them!”. At this time, it was almost dark, and it was raining again, Huong boldly suggested: “Dear Uncle, we have cooked rice, we invite you and the security comrade to stay and eat.” After thinking for a moment and discussing with his companions, Uncle Ho accepted. Needless to say, the sisters were all happy and moved. At this point, Ms. Luu Thi Lien pondered. She said that at that time, she was assigned to cook rice by her sisters, but the warehouse manager went to a meeting. She had to “secretly” climb over the bamboo poles, go to the warehouse to get rice, and a box of asparagus, which was the spoils of a military unit sent as a gift. Moments later, a tray of rice was served, with a bowl of asparagus soup, a plate of roasted salt, a little fat, chili, and a few hard-boiled eggs. Because she thought she was a liaison officer, an agency employee, Luu Thi Lien did not dare to sit and eat with Uncle and sisters. Seeing this, Uncle told Ms. Huong: “Call the child support girl to have dinner with Uncle for fun”. During a happy meal, looking at a bowl of bamboo shoots, Uncle asked: “Asparagus, how do you cook?”. Luu Thi Lien said to Uncle: “Yes, Uncle, I took out the asparagus and boiled water, poured the bamboo shoots in, I was close to adding fat and salt”. Hearing that, Uncle laughed and said: “This is canned asparagus of the French, when cooking, you have to cut it into pieces, wash it, and cook it with lean meat. You are women, you have to study hard to learn literature. chemistry, politics, women’s housework, especially to know how to cook well.” More than 70 years have passed, but the memory of meeting Uncle Ho and having dinner with him is a very sacred and emotional memory for Ms. Luu Thi Lien. Remembering Uncle Ho’s teachings, peace was restored, although life was still difficult, she was determined to study and work to keep up with friends and colleagues. In her work, regardless of her position, from a district woman officer to Vice President of the Hanoi Farmers’ Union, Ms. Luu Thi Lien always successfully completed the assigned tasks, always studied and worked hard. follow the instructions of the Father.

Quitting a thousand-dollar job, Ms. Trang Sula wades to find the quintessence of traditional cuisine to promote to Ha Thanh customers. Many people will think that she is “crazy” when she leaves her leisurely office job to travel around caves and alleys to learn about the typical dishes of each region and bring them back to Hanoi. But for Ms. Trang Sula, it is her passion, the job that makes her most excited and happy. The diverse climate and terrain help Vietnam have an extremely rich traditional cuisine. However, to promote these dishes to people at home and abroad is not an easy task. Trang Sula has traveled everywhere, searching and choosing the most delicious and attractive dishes in all parts of the country to gather in Hanoi. Her passion for traditional cuisine is the driving force for her to keep the spirit of the rustic dishes of the three regions of the country. She confided: “ I have a special fondness for regional specialties. But love alone is not enough. Must let everyone know about those specialties. Gotta show everyone how rich and wonderful our country is. Therefore, I went everywhere and brought all the specialties and quintessential dishes back to Hanoi for everyone to enjoy. “. Saigon vermicelli is transferred directly by plane from Saigon to Hanoi to serve diners. Customers favorably call her “Queen of banh gio” because of the “miracle” she has created with the delicious, rustic cake of the Northern Delta. Every day, she sells more than 1000 gio cakes to customers. Her feat, meticulousness and determination have created special and extremely interesting things. For example, vermicelli and banh chung in Saigon are very difficult to bring out of Ho Chi Minh City. Yet she was able to bring them to Hanoi. Now, diners can enjoy authentic Saigon food right in the heart of Hanoi. Many people have become loyal customers of Ms. Trang Sula. Diners will have a “food tour” throughout the three regions thanks to her ingenuity and passion for traditional cuisine. Currently, she is cherishing many bigger plans and ambitions with traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Hopefully, in the coming time, traditional Vietnamese cuisine will shine everywhere with the love and passion of “Queen of Banh Gio” Vu Huyen Trang.

The Manor Central Park creates successive modern Hang streets, promising to create one of the busiest commercial destinations in the capital when it comes into operation. (Photo: The Manor Central Park). In addition to the income level many times higher than the average income of the majority, the elite community is also people with a respectable cultural background, knowledge and living capital. With their own taste, they are especially picky in their life experiences. A recent Wealth-X statistic shows that 30% of billionaires live in 15 cities. The place with the highest concentration of super-rich people is the largest city in the United States – New York, while the Japanese capital Tokyo ranks at 15. The strong attraction of these cities to the elite is partly proven. in famous neighborhoods like Ginza and Manhattan. GINZA: TOKYO’s LUXURY METHOD In Tokyo – the thriving urban center of Japan, Ginza is one of the most unique shopping streets, attracting the elite to trade and trade. From the 1870s, Ginza began to urbanize, learning Western planning methods and architecture. Ginza is one of the most unique shopping streets, attracting the upper class to trade and trade. (Image: Pixabay.com). The harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, reflected in the old shops and the trendy shops, is what describes the current Ginza. The most attractive areas such as: Ginza Six, a huge shopping center with more than 200 famous brands of cosmetics, furniture, and fashion; Ginza Wako sells luxury jewelry or Itoya sells popular stationery. Attraction with the elite pushed up land prices in Ginza sharply. According to The Japan Times, in 2017, the price of Ginza land was the most expensive in Tokyo when it reached 50.5 million yen/m2 (equivalent to 11.2 billion VND), one third of the peak period due to the real estate bubble in 1990. Despite the expensive prices, the owners of the world’s leading brands, from fashion such as Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Prada… to electronics Apple, Samsung, Sony… all have stores here. MANHATTAN: HEART OF NEW YORK CITY Not only is New York’s famous financial center, Manhattan is also considered the cultural, financial, media and entertainment “capital” of the whole world. In particular, Downtown Manhattan is imbued with New York history with centuries-old churches or magnificent European-style neighborhoods. Expressions of Manhattan’s innovative spirit are skyscrapers, architectural marvels that “draw a new horizon” for New York. Regardless of day and night, Manhattan is always vibrant and bustling, attracting those who love dynamism. The main intersection of the district is Times Square, which is packed with shops, boutiques and giant billboards. Right in the heart of the excitement and bustle is Central Park – Central Park with an area of ​​3.4km2, always attracting millions of visitors each year with a series of special events and festivals. Those are the factors that make Manhattan real estate always in the top of New York and the whole of America. The median home price for sale is nearly $1.5 million, five times the average in the United States, according to Zillow – a popular real estate website in the US. INTERNATIONAL CITY INSPIRATION IN HANOI Attracting global elites and tourists from all over the world, it is not surprising that Ginza or Manhattan have become the inspiration for high-end projects. In Vietnam, one of the investors in this direction is Bitexco with The Manor Central Park urban area. Not only inspired by the hustle and bustle of major cities in the world such as Ginza or Manhattan, The Manor Central Park also inherits the trading culture of 36 Hanoi streets by creating modern streets. great. Rows of commercial townhouses run one after another throughout the entire urban area, promising to turn this place into a bustling and attractive destination not only for neighboring people, but also anyone who has the opportunity to visit Hanoi. Noi, turning The Manor Central Park into a leading “destination real estate” in the capital. The urban area is located at the southwest gateway of Hanoi, adjacent to the large Chu Van An park. With a total planning area of ​​up to 89.7 hectares, The Manor Central Park is impressed by its smart open plan, diverse utility system, “measurement and tailoring” for the elite community of residents. The urban area is also “breathed” by the architectural consultancy EE&K; Kume Sekkei and American architect Carlos Zapata – the leading names in real estate planning and design in the world. Carlos Zapata used to accompany Bitexco to create iconic works such as Bitexco Financial Tower in Ho Chi Minh City and JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel.

Duran’s husband, Gökhan Gündüz, hastily recorded a “virtual living” moment for his wife. They only have 12 minutes to visit this helipad for free, so everything has to be rushed. The main purpose of the trip to Dubai is to upgrade Duran’s 608,000 followers personal page. So they have to have as many good looks as possible. Over the past few days, the couple has posted photos of going golfing, dining in a restaurant, relaxing at a hotel… The Dubai lifestyle flooded on personal page helps Duran gain more followers and dream of one day. Experience the true luxury life. Dubai has become a “paradise” for social media stars. Photo: Instagram. “She’s showing off her lifestyle in Dubai, to appeal to people. Not only Busra, Dubai is also benefiting from that,” Gündüz told The Guardian . Once a small barren land on the edge of the desert, Dubai has become a magnet for social media stars, dubbed “Instagram land” in recent years. With the rise of hotels and luxury brands eager to use social media as cheap advertising, Dubai has become the birthplace of the “elite” in the cyberspace, a contingent of influencers. Constantly increasing the number of followers. “How many followers does she have?” At the Falcon Helicopter Tours office, owner Captain Husam Gamal called an employee over to check Duran’s registration information. “Who is she? How many followers does she have on Instagram and what will she post?”, he asked. “In this world, social media, followers are everything,” Gamal emphasized to employees. The symbiotic relationship between Dubai’s influencers and local businesses is evident. A trip to Dubai is a must-have in an Influencer’s profile. Photo: Instagram. Influencers need visuals, while companies like Gamal’s see influencers as a necessary part of their advertising strategy. However, the company can be in trouble if it chooses the wrong people. They must ensure that the things shared by the Influencers will bring a positive image to the company in particular and the city in general. According to the The Guardian , in Dubai, nothing is natural or random. Everything is consciously built to ensure “Instagram aesthetics”. From smooth high-rises to undulating oases, cafes and fast food restaurants are all created to drive online consumption. Dubai’s mistake The rise of the Influencer generation has brought Dubai many benefits: stimulating tourism, economic growth and creating the first successful “post-oil economy” in the Middle East. However, behind that flashy shell, Dubai is now stuffy and there is not much room left. High-rise buildings obscure popular residential areas, but they are only used as backgrounds in virtual live photos online. Jim Krane, author of the book OLD ity Of Gold: Dubai And The Dream Of Capitalism , said: “Branding business is a high-risk strategy, as this year’s failure of Dubai to Covid-19 proves it. It’s bad luck to be a party spot in the middle of a global pandemic.” . Built on the illusion of unlimited passion, Dubai transforms itself into a “parallel universe” as other countries grapple with the pandemic. The image of playing and partying despite Covid-19 helped this place get more visitors, but soon had to pay the price because of their laxity and subjectivity. Dubai made the mistake of “dropping the door” for tourism during the epidemic season. Photo: Wallpapers. Since last July, Dubai has allowed visitors from all over the world to enter, as long as they have tested negative for Covid-19. European tourists trying to escape the cold winter and strict lockdowns against Covid-19 at the end of last year flocked to the beautiful Middle Eastern city. However, just a few months later, the infection rate here quadrupled. At that time, bars and clubs remained open late to attract tourists. The UAE is determined to maintain its tourism-based economy despite criticism from the European media. After detecting cases linked to travelers returning from the UAE, Denmark suspended flights to Dubai while Germany imposed stricter entry checks. From the end of January 2021, the UK has re-imposed a complete ban on flying with Dubai and removed the city’s name from the list of “tourist corridors”. According to the CNBC This ban could cost Dubai’s hotels and resorts about $47 million per month.

Video documentary by Huong Thanh The villagers of Cam Nhuong beach village (Cam Xuyen) called fisherman Le Xuan Tien an old fisherman with the charm of “hunting” goldfish because more than a decade ago, only Mr. Tien caught this fish in large numbers. In the first 4 months of 2021, the boat of old fisherman Le Xuan Tien has won 3 batches of positive goldfish worth more than 1.5 billion VND. In which, for the first time, Mr. Tien won more than 2 tons of positive goldfish on January 24, 2021; for the second time, on April 16, he hit 2 tons; 3rd time, he hit again 1.5 tons. Mr. Le Xuan Tien’s boat hit more than 2 tons of goldfish on January 24, 2021 In addition, in the first months of the year, fishermen Le Xuan Tien also won many fishing trips with a total value of more than 1 billion VND. Although he has just won a lot after many trips out to sea, with fisherman Le Xuan Tien, whenever the weather is favorable, he is busy preparing gears to go “hunting” sea buds. At the age of 57, old fisherman Le Xuan Tien still works diligently, labor productivity is always superior even though his boat is only 110 CV. Video: Mr. Le Xuan Tien shares about the ocean goldfish fishing (made in April 2021) An indispensable tool in every trip of old fisherman Le Xuan Tien is a fish detector (also known as a stealth machine) and a locator. In 2010, after seeing that fishermen from outside the province were effectively fishing thanks to fish detectors, Mr. Tien invested nearly 100 million VND to purchase these machines for fishing. Mr. Tien shared: “I think the success of sea trips is partly due to luck, the rest is due to my hard work, my love for my job and my efforts. Except when the sea is rough and the full moon day, we go out to sea every day ”. From the effort and hard work, more than 30 years in the marine profession, Mr. Tien has drawn for himself many fishing experiences such as forging his clear eyes that can see through the fish in the dark or during the day. The main fishing ground that Mr. Le Xuan Tien operates mainly is the area around Hon Buoc island, 2-3 nautical miles from the coast. This field is full of rocks and corals, so it is easy to tear the net if the fishermen are still skilled. However, with the old fisherman Le Xuan Tien, he memorized the topography of each area around here the fishing was also somewhat more advantageous. According to Mr. Tien’s experience, during a dark night, the goldfish emits a bright light like the light of a flashlight. That is also the reason why this fish is called with many names such as snakehead fish and rhubarb. At a distance of more than 100m, old fisherman Le Xuan Tien can see through yellow and yang fish. In addition to his skillful technique of catching fins and tattooing, he is considered by local people as the “killer” of fishes, especially yellow fish. Documentary photo Recalling the last time “met” a flock of yellow ocean fish, fishermen Le Xuan Tien and the crew members on the boat still have feelings of joy. Mr. Tien said: “As usual, at 4:00 p.m. on April 15, we went out to sea to fish in the waters around Hon Buoc island. At 2:00 on April 16, when I looked at the flashlight, I discovered a stream of fish swimming about 5 meters away from the boat, sparkling with bright yellow color, so I am sure it is a yellow fish. Immediately, Mr. Tien steered his boat around the area where the fish appeared in order to localize it, then teamed up with crew members to spread the net 300m in length and drop into the sea in an arc shape. After more than 2 hours of struggling, fishermen Le Xuan Tien and 9 crew members joined forces to bring the fish to the boat compartment. On this trip, Mr. Tien had to hire two more boats to transport fish to Con Go port. Fisherman Lai The Ha (Xuan Bac village, Cam Nhuong commune) – Mr. Tien’s crew member said: “Those who work as fishermen in Cam Nhuong commune all admire Mr. Tien’s skill. He is not only good at detecting and locating fish flocks and running streams, but he is also good at receding fin technology in rocky fishing grounds. He has clear eyes, looking at a distance of 100 meters that he can distinguish a red fish or a black fish. From the beginning of the year until now, I have earned more than 150 million dong from fishing boat Mr. Tien ”. Video: Fishermen Lai The Ha shares his income as well as his experience and ability to “hunt” for yellow and ocean fish (made in April 2021). It is known that from November 2020 up to now, fishermen Le Xuan Tien’s boat has had more than 40 sea trips and an income of more than 2.5 billion VND. In which, boat owners earned more than 1 billion VND; The remaining 9 crew members each earn an average income of more than 150 million VND. Mr. Le Xuan Tien is the only fisherman who has been able to catch yellow ocean fish after more than a decade of fishing in Cua Nhuong waters. The fish batches of old fisherman Le Xuan Tien are creating a great motivation for fishermen in Cam Nhuong commune to buy and repair more fishing gears, repair boats, invest in machinery to continue to rise offshore and stick to the sea. Chairman of Cam Nhuong Commune People’s Committee Nguyen Van Hung

Hundreds of luxury yachts gather at the port of Hercules during the annual Monaco Yacht Exhibition. Port of Hercules: Monaco’s most luxurious gateway Monaco’s Hercules marina is one of the world’s leading iconic cruise ports. All year round, full of luxury yachts, major events of the shipping industry, the Port of Hercules brings huge revenue to the small principality of Monaco. Endowed with a temperate Mediterranean climate, Monaco positions itself as the model of a luxury resort tourism destination, where the world’s top sports events attract elites like the Tournament. Formula 1 racing Monaco Grand Prix, Monaco Yacht Exhibition … Therefore, Hercules port occupies the gateway position of luxury yachts, and is the convergence center of luxury events and class. . Along the road around the port filled with rows of restaurants, bars, and high-end service areas are always crowded with high spending customers. Not only that, the cost of renting a yacht park at Hercules is also always high, up to $ 1,500 / night and regularly has to book a year in advance. Of course, hunting for real estate in Hercules – the gateway to making money – is always a race that doesn’t end even if the price is not cheap. A 1 bedroom 30m2 sea view studio costs about $ 2.25 million (equivalent to more than 52 billion VND), while most of the 2-bedroom luxury apartments commonly found in Hercules cost from 6.6 million. USD or more, not to mention the enormous price of penthouse and super-villas in the air with generous views. The beauty of Vancouver harbor at sunset. Port of Vancouver: A gateway to explore Canada and cruise the Sea of ​​Alaska Not only famous as an important trading port with a trade value of about 240 billion USD per year, Vancouver port is known as a must-visit destination in Canada’s West Coast discovery, attracting nearly 1 million visitors. visitors to the port. Vancouver Harbor is the main gateway for excursions to Alaska, also the starting point for every journey to admire the glamor of the Inside Passage, where many mountains and islands rise out of the sea. Therefore, the port of Vancouver is always known as the most prosperous place in Canada with its close proximity to modern high-rise buildings. Real estate prices here are, of course, not cheap. Each 1-bedroom apartment around the harbor costs about 400,000 USD (equivalent to more than 9 billion VND), while a 2-bedroom apartment with lake or mountain view costs about 608,000 USD (equivalent to more than 14 billion USD). copper). The value of the apartments will increase if they own a beautiful location with a wide view of the seaport, in which the most expensive sea view apartment in Vancouver is currently sold for $ 38.8 million. Victoria Harbor is always bright thanks to the light from tall buildings. Victoria Harbor – Hong Kong’s “sleepless queen” If Hong Kong is a city that does not sleep with commercial activities and entertainment all night long, Victoria Harbor is “the queen does not sleep” when ships, ferries and yachts are always busy going back and forth. Day or night, Victoria Harbor is always bustling and crowded. Not only is it adorned with skyscrapers with sparkling lights all night, the landscape around Victoria Harbor is also lit up by the famous Symphony of Lights color laser show. At exactly 8pm, the laser lighting system of all high-rise buildings simultaneously turned on to create a very fanciful and fanciful space, like a symphony of charming light honoring the beauty of Victoria port. This makes Victoria Harbor a must-visit destination for any trip to Hong Kong, attracting about 26 million visitors each year. Busy and bustling, real estate prices in Hong Kong in general and Victoria Harbor are always among the most expensive in the world (about 50,700 USD / m2, equivalent to about 1.2 billion VND / m2). The price becomes more and more expensive for luxury apartments with sea view. Typically, a luxury apartment with a beautiful view of Victoria Harbor (Hong Kong) has just been traded in early 2021 with a value of up to 59 million USD. It can be seen that the famous marinas in the world are bustling tourist destinations, with impressive scenery, giving visitors different experiences, is the dream destination of the elite to affirmed its class mark. It also opens up countless business opportunities for commercial services. The 5-star cruise ship docked at Ha Long international passenger ship port. Yacht Bay: A masterpiece of heritage land In Vietnam, it is easy to see that currently only Ha Long Bay with all the gold elements to become a stop for luxury super yachts. This place, with its harmonious mountain and sea terrain, is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world recognized by UNESCO. Especially, looking down from above, Ha Long Bay appears enchanted with hundreds of green islands undulating under the calm and clear water. However, not stopping there, Ha Long is also the only place in Vietnam that has the only specialized international tourist cruise port. Therefore, the creation of a yacht bay – a prosperous commercial port in the heritage land will bring the perfect combination between the world’s quintessence in Vietnamese culture, becoming a bright spot on the “tourist map. calendar of the elite ”. Located in the Bay of Yacht, each real estate project is set to become an expensive masterpiece and each apartment is a yacht in the middle of the air, bringing the membership card to the “upscale club”. for the owner. Accordingly, with a prime location, embracing the coast of Ha Long heritage, the owner of each apartment can day and day admire the sea and sky, admire the luxury yachts bustling and sad to go to sea. enjoy the soul of luxury, but in your own home. Along with that, the system of utilities and privileges are designed exclusively for elite owners such as high-end restaurants, gyms, spas, cinemas, community rooms, swimming pools, shopping centers … All both will bring to the world in general and Quang Ninh in particular a super product with outstanding values. Thus, not only with the role of creating and promoting potentials, doing business and tourism for each area, the marina in general or the future yacht bay in Ha Long in particular also has the mission of tectonic, establish an upper-class living standard for the super-rich, always looking for subtle and different values. And this always has an irresistible charm.

Founder Vu Phuong Thuy at Duyen Boutique. In the beautiful space of Duyen Boutique, Ms. Vu Phuong Thuy introduces us passionately about each scarf. The scarf is used to make the charm, the scarf can be transformed into a shirt, the scarf in the hair and the framed scarf hanging on the wall like an art-décor … Each Duyen’s scarf is a story told in visual language distilled from the past, such as the picture “Peacock” by Hang Trong, “Ly Hope for the Moon” or “The Poison Pig” Kim Hoang … for traditional handicrafts a new life, both modern, close and luxurious, but also like a cultural business card. STARTING SOURCE OF QUALITY FROM THE PAST It is known that she used to have a long time working as a reporter, television editor. So why did you switch to a very different field of business? When entering the business path, I always have the thought of a journalist who has worked for many years in the field of culture. When I was a reporter at Hanoi Television and VTC Television, I had many opportunities to interact with traditional craftsmen, conveying topics about folk culture to the audience. I especially love the traditional culture of my country, and always want to spread that love to many people. So, whether as a reporter in the past, or as a business person today, I still think my best role is as a “storyteller”, just one way or another. So in the field of design – silk scarf business that you pursue, what story are you trying to tell? The quintessence of Vietnamese culture has always fascinated me. I noticed the generosity and generosity of the Vietnamese people there. That is not a glossy but remote beauty. Drawings in folk paintings, patterns, lines of pots and jars still hide the “rustic” but still delicate enough to feel warm, warm, close and very lively. That is the spirit I want to convey in Duyen silk scarves. In a nutshell, do you want to bring traditional culture into contemporary life through practical objects? But why is it a towel and not a clothes, a tie…? Take a look at my towels, do you see that it has its own style? I also often get asked why not expanding, adding other products to rich, easy to sell. Actually, it’s not about choosing what kind of product is right or what is wrong, nor is it that the business of one thing is right but the general business is wrong. But I want when people talk about silk scarf is to say Duyen, when it comes to me is Duyen. Founder Vu Phuong Thuy The quintessence of Vietnamese culture has always fascinated me. I noticed there the generosity and generosity of the Vietnamese. Drawings in folk paintings, patterns, lines of pots and jars still hide the “rustic” but still delicate enough to feel warm, warm, close and very lively. That is the spirit I want to convey in Duyen silk scarves. And so we have the “Love Story of Heritage and Creation Quintessence”, right? Because there is a brand slogan that has the element of “love story”, the brand name is named “Duyen”? I don’t know if the word Duyen has many meanings in other languages, but in Vietnamese, as you know, the word Duyen has many very nice meanings. I chose the word Duyen because, according to me, the feature of Duyen makes people more attached to it than pure beauty. As in folk paintings, the charm is already in the way of making, in color, in the meaning. We will be the knower of that past quintessence with today’s contemporary creation. The skill of the ancient artist will be matched by the fluttering of the artists of this era … SLOW SLOW IS THE WAY SUITABLE TO HIGH-CLASS PRODUCTS Did you go to a design or business school? Because if you want to embark on something, you have to understand it well … In today’s open age, in my opinion, we do not necessarily start with a certain skill of ourselves. What we need is values, is the core idea. And the right companions will help us go further. I can do 1 thing by myself, but with 1 more valuable companion, 2 people can not only do 2 and will be 3 – 4 things. In Duyen silk scarf segment, I am the person holding the spirit, the brand’s spirit, and the direction of development. And my companions help me realize the idea into a real product. How did you find a team with you to have a team of many different roles and components? My point is relevance is more important than an excellent profile. This is very suitable for small businesses, startups. My staff is small, but multitasking and flexible. Don’t wait for a complete apparatus to be built to get started. Also do not choose people with a high job position history but just choose to follow the correct job description, or set multiple conditions. Because we need companions, we need a team to go together, not a monumental business organization. What were the advantages and disadvantages of the first time in the business? Was Covid-19 a shock to you, when Duyen’s product – which is easily popular with international tourists – suffers from silence due to tourism freezing? Doing business in a field that is not new is a silk scarf is inevitable. But the way of walking slowly, taking care of the product, so that customers have time to feel, experience, love and stick with the brand is still the way that is suitable for a high-end product like Duyen. On the other hand, doing with silk, printing on silk, stitching by hand, are all very elaborate steps that are difficult to do. I had to pay for product testing quite a bit. The product did not print, printed many errors, even finished the product line and then recalled it because the trial was not satisfactory. Regarding customers, as you said, international customers are the right target for products with such cultural elements. Covid-19 has made the market quiet for more than a year, making its voice more easily heard. Europe is also an opportunity. But Duyen is first of all a fashion accessory. I believe that the number of domestic customers looking for a fashion product that embodies a well-liked lifestyle is also significant. And that is also the object of Duyen towels. A young businessman that I interviewed once said: trading cultural products is quite difficult, because there are many meticulous steps that I have to directly engage in, not simply. buying and selling an item for a profit. Therefore, if you want to start, you must first have enough passion … This is absolutely true. I very much share what the young businessman was concerned about. On the other hand, I think her and I both realize that products of cultural value, handmade products need to be carefully crafted and placed in the position of premium products. If we can produce products with a high content of brainpower, creativity and sophistication, then we and our customers are no longer in the position of sellers and buyers, but those who share the same beliefs. passion. If you can be described about your products, what are the factors you like most? 100% natural silk, hand-stitched, or painted from the past? What I am most proud of is the predestination of Duyen! We weren’t the first to make silk scarves. We’re not the first hand-stitched silk scarf brand. We’re also not the only place to put traditional motifs into our products. But look at each of our designs, see how we transform from past patterns, feel how we bring contemporary soul into our products, hear us tell the meaning of each scarf. There are many factors that cannot be formulated to make the spirit of Duyen. DON’T START YOUR BUSINESS ONLY FOR PASSION What kind of women will your customers be? The people who choose Duyen towels are those who seek not only a beautiful and quality product, but also enjoy Duyen’s story. When they take the time to learn the meaning of Vietnamese folk art told through Duyen scarves, that means they are concerned first, and then respectful of things belonging to literary values. chemical, worth living. And I believe, if they choose a Duyen scarf because of its meaning, they will definitely want to share with others about the reasons for their choice. As a result, they also became the spread of traditional values ​​like me. After silk scarf will be the next product? What do you expect in the market for products with traditional cultural elements of Vietnam? Right now I am wholeheartedly devoted to Duyen silk scarf. I think it’s time to properly position the high-end for products with traditional cultural elements. To do so, first of all, the craftsmanship should be preserved intact. Next, there should be more creative stages, designs based on traditional craftsmanship, to enhance the aesthetics, quality and functionality of the product. And to have a market, it is necessary for business people to dare to invest in this difficult area as we are doing. “I always cherished my plan to bring Duyen to the world market. Marketing as a Vietnamese brand name, selling online on e-commerce channels, and gradually making a name for itself. We will tell the world the beauty of Vietnamese traditional quintessence in a very contemporary language ”. With a startup project in the fashion industry, what factors will be the key to success? In my opinion there are two factors you need to keep in mind. The first is that your fashion brand must have a personality. And the second is very important that not everyone understands: fashion is not just about clothes. Products are just one of a series of stages in a fashion business process. What advice would you give to young people who are looking to start up their own businesses, especially if they are women? I just have a little thing to share like this. There will be many people who start with passion, thinking that being able to do what they love is happiness. But when you get to work, you’ll have to deal with a thousand other headaches besides the ones you like. Then passion is good, but don’t take it as your only reason to start a business. In other words, love with reason. Analyze whether that love has a future, whether we have a long way to go with it, is able to bear fruit or not … All of these while not guaranteeing success, but will at least help. I firmly believe to walk. Thank you for taking the time to chat with VnEconomy. Wish you always luck, happiness and success!

Bodium Castle in Sussex, (England) was built by a knight in 1385 to house the family. After the family of the knights had no lineage, Bodium changed hands several times and by the 17th century was abandoned. In 1925, the castle was restored. Photo: Reuters.

Jal Mahal Palace in Jaipur (India) looks like it is floating in an artificial lake. But in fact, up to 4 floors of this building sunk below the surface of the lake. Initially, it was built in the 16th century as a royal motel for hunting. The construction of the dam and the expansion of the lake near this area made Jal Mahal quickly submerged in the water. There is information that Jal Mahal will be renovated to become a restaurant. Photo: Reuters.

Leh Palace in Ladakh (India) was built from mud, wood, sand, and stone in 1553. With 9 floors, Leh is the residence of the royal family on the upper floors, and the stables, houses Warehouse is located on lower floors. In the 19th century, Leh was invaded and abandoned since then. Photo: Getty.

The Sans Souci Palace in Milot (Haiti) was completed in 1813, and became the king of King Henri Christophe until his death in 1820. Sans Souci was dubbed the “Versailles of the Caribbean”. The palace was severely damaged and could not be repaired after the earthquake in 1842. Photo: Getty.

Duckett’s Grove Castle in Carlow (Ireland) was built in the 1700s, serving the Duckett family. This Gothic-style building was burned by fire in 1933. Photo: Flickr.

Pidhirtsi Palace in Lviv (Ukraine) was built in the 17th century to serve Polish army generals. It later became a hospital during World War II. Pidhirtsi was abandoned shortly after the end of the war. Photo: Shutterstock.

Grand Hotel de la Foret in Corsica (France) was built in 1893, this used to be a luxury hotel with tennis courts. After World War II, this hotel had difficulty attracting visitors again, so it was abandoned. Photo: Shutterstock.

Villa de Vecchi in Cortenova (Italy) was built in the 1850s to house the family of Felix de Vecchi – commander of the Italian National Guard. According to rumors, the commander’s wife was murdered in this palace, his daughter mysteriously disappeared, causing him to commit suicide, and the house was haunted. It was abandoned forever in the 1960s because no one dared to buy it. Photo: Flickr.

This marble Swannanoa Palace in Virginia (USA) was built in 1912 by James Dooley, an American railroad director. The highlight of the building is the stained glass panels designed and arranged by 300 artisans. When the Dooleys died in the 1920s, Swannanoa was transformed into a country club and by 1980 was abandoned. Today, it is a tourist destination and a wedding venue. Photo: Shutterstock.

Sammezzano Castle in Leccio (Italy) has a total of 365 rooms, built in 1605 by the Spanish nobility. After World War II, the building became a luxury hotel. By the 1990s, Sammezzano was abandoned. Photo: Getty.

Gbadolite Palace in Nsele (Congo) was once a small village, before it was turned into “Palace of Versailles by the green forest” by former President of Congo – Mobutu Sese Seko -. The whole project includes a club, a hotel and an international airport. After the government was overthrown in 1997, Mobutu Sese Seko fled to Morocco, and Gbadolite was officially abandoned. Photo: Getty.