Luxury department store in Paris La Samaritaine shines in new splendor

Status: 23.06.2021 2:09 p.m.

It is one of the most famous shopping addresses in the world: La Samaritaine in Paris. The legendary department store was lavishly renovated for 16 years. Today it opened its doors again.

From Stefanie Markert, ARD studio Paris

“O lala!” – Emmanuel Macron is visibly impressed by the sight: Gustave Eiffel’s gray-blue iron staircase spanning five floors with 16,000 gold leaves has been originally restored. Many of the 1700 employees of the department store stand on the landing and applaud the president. He accepted Bernard Arnault’s invitation. The billionaire and boss of the luxury goods company LVMH owns the Samaritaine. He renovated the building complex for 750 million euros and is now attracting customers: “Perhaps you can also shop on the Internet. But there you can’t touch the products, you can’t see them, and you can’t have lunch in such a wonderful atmosphere.”

A water pump as namesake

In the Samaritaine, this is most spectacularly done in the “Voyage” restaurant under the historic glass dome, surrounded by a 115-meter-long peacock frieze in Art Nouveau style. But actually shopping is hip here, emphasizes Head of Marketing Nathalie Montaldier: “You are on the fourth floor – all women’s shoes, from sneakers to luxury. The special thing: when you try them on you have a fantastic view of the Gothic cathedral Saint-Germain-L’Auxerrois . A unique experience.” In 1870 Ernest Cognacq founded the Samaritaine. Before that he had sold fabrics on the bridge next door – the famous Pont Neuf -, then rented a corner café and expanded his business little by little. At that time the first Parisian water pump stood on the Pont Neuf, and it was called “la Samaritaine” – the Samaritan woman. The pump gave the store its name. Today, historical commercials flicker there on old TVs:

Monsieur wants something?

Yes, nails.

We dont have.

An alligator clip.

Neither clamp nor crocodile.

Haven’t you read the name of our store?

No.

This is not the Samaritaine.

Ah, I see – you can find everything in the Samaritaine.

In the Parisian luxury department store you will find one thing above all: French “savoir vivre”. Image: Stefanie Markert / ARD-Studio Paris

A hymn to Paris

The house no longer lives up to this claim, says manager Eleonore de Boysson, but: “You can find all of Paris in the Samaritaine. Its brands and artists. It’s like a promenade with surprises. A visit should trigger a new Parisian feeling.” And convey the French way of life. The house bakes its own croissants, personalizes champagne bottles and sells cosmetics from collapsible crates that resemble those of the bouquinists in front of the door. Mosaics are reminiscent of the Parisian passages and yellow lanterns of the street lighting in the past. Parisian flair en passant.

The luxury department store is a hymn to the city. It offers the largest beauty department in the European Union – 600 brands and products from three-euro hand gel to perfume in a giant crystal bottle for 150,000 euros. Up to five million customers are expected each year. Parisians, French and of course tourists. On the lower floor, the head of marketing points to a long rolling carpet like at the airport: “There was direct access from the parking lot to the department store. We have redesigned this tunnel. This is where the bus tourists will arrive.”

The complex includes a luxury hotel with a 1000 square meter suite. Even the smallest room there costs 1500 euros per night. But there is also a day nursery and almost 100 social housing. Samaritaine General Director Jean Jacques Guiony explains: “That is the law. When building, around 25 percent of the area has to be reserved for social housing. We were free to move it inside in the Rue de Rivoli building.” The tenants look out over a green, roofed courtyard with the department store’s wellness oasis. The Samaritaine is open 364 days a year. It is only closed on May 1st

Ma Pi Leng Pass (Ha Giang) is a dangerous pass about 20km long, crossing the top of Ma Pi Leng mountain with an altitude of 2,000m, connecting Meo Vac with Dong Van. This pass is famous for its winding roads like snakes wriggling from one mountain to another. Photo: DutchTa (Flickr). Ma Pi Leng in Quan Hoa language means ‘the bridge of the horse’s nose’ literally. But in a figurative sense, this name refers to the craziness of the mountain top, where the slope is so high that the horse passing through must die, or the mountain peak stands up like the bridge of a horse’s nose. Photo: Phambaongoc75 (Flickr). The road running through Ma Pi Leng pass is called Hanh Phuc road, built by tens of thousands of young volunteers from 16 ethnic groups in 8 northern provinces of Vietnam from 1959 to 1965. At the pass, the workers. had to hang himself on a rope between the cliffs for construction for 11 months. Photo: Gavin White (Flickr). Since 2009, the Ma Pi Leng mountain area has been recognized as a national scenic relic. Accordingly, Ma Pi Leng pass is considered as a unique geological and landscape heritage area; The top of the pass is one of the most beautiful panoramic views in Vietnam, Nho Que river canyon is one of the unique tectonic valleys in Vietnam. Photo: Tu-geo (Flickr). Nearly 50km long, O Quy Ho Pass is a pass that holds the record for length in the Northwest mountains, and is also one of the most dangerous and majestic passes in Vietnam. This pass is located on the National Highway 4D crossing the Hoang Lien Son range, the pass connecting the two provinces of Lao Cai and Lai Chau with the top of the pass at an altitude of 2,000m is the boundary between the two provinces. Photo: Le Thanh Son (Flickr). The name O Quy Ho comes from the melancholy cry of a bird, associated with the legend of the unsuccessful love story of a couple. Besides, O Quy Ho pass is also called Hoang Lien pass, due to the passing of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, or May pass because the top of the pass is covered with clouds all year round. Photo: Vpts (Flickr). The height, ruggedness and length make O Quy Ho pass unorthodox known as the ‘king of the Northwest Pass’. The top of O Quy Ho pass is located between the mountains and clouds, also known as the Heaven Gate. In cold years, the top of the pass can be covered with snow and ice. Photo: Skda84pilot (Flickr). Not only dangerous, in the past, this pass was also associated with the story of the tigers stalking people, so very few people dared to cross. Today, the pass route has been much upgraded, so it has become a rather crowded road. Photo: Ngo Huy Hoa (Flickr). Pha Din pass or mountain pass with a length of 32 km is located on Highway 6, partly in Phong Lai commune, Thuan Chau district, Son La province and partly in Toa Tinh commune, Tuan Giao district, Dien Bien province, with a high point. the most is 1,648 meters. The name Pha Din Pass originally comes from the Thai language, meaning ‘Heaven and Earth’, meaning that this place is the confluence between heaven and earth. Photo: Hachi8 (Flickr). Pha Din Pass is both famous for its ruggedness and for its breathtaking scenery. In the middle of the pass, it is often cloudy with clouds, at the foot of the pass are scattered villages. However, when approaching the top of the pass, almost no village can be seen but only the deep blue sky and majestic mountains and forests blend into one. Photo: Imax-73 (Flickr). In recent years, the project to renovate and upgrade National Highway 6, section Son La-Tuan Giao has been completed. The road to avoid Pha Din pass was built along the mountainside of the secondary pass peaks on the left of the old National Highway 6, with an altitude of about 1,000m (200-400m lower than Pha Din pass), causing less traffic to pass through the bridge. The road through Pha Din pass and the pass is only suitable for adventurous tourists. Photo: Peter Garnhum (Flickr). During the resistance war against the French, Pha Din Pass was one of the important bloodlines supplying weapons, ammunitions and food for the Viet Minh’s Dien Bien Phu campaign, which had to bear the heavy bombardment of the French air force. . This has made Pha Din pass a symbol of bravery with more than 8,000 young people volunteering to “death for the Fatherland”. Photo: ManhThaiSG (Flickr). Khau Pha Pass is the longest pass on Highway 32 with a length of over 30 km, and is also one of the most winding and steep passes in Vietnam. The pass is located in the bordering area between Van Chan district and Mu Cang Chai district of Yen Bai province, passing many famous landmarks such as La Pan Tan, Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le, Che Cu Nha, Nam Co etc at high altitude. from 1,200m to 1,500m above sea level. Photo: Hachi8 (Flickr). The pass crosses the top of Khau Pha mountain, the highest mountain in Mu Cang Chai. The name of this mountain peak in the Thai language means ‘Horn of Heaven’ (the horn of the mountain rises up to the sky), because the peaks often rise in the middle of the sea of ​​clouds surrounded like a horn. Photo: Thanh Nien Village (Flickr). The view from Khau Pha pass is most beautiful in the ripe rice season, around September-October, when the rice on the foot of Tu Le terraced fields is ripe. This is the time when many tourists venture to conquer the pass to enjoy the scenery. Photo: Haikeu (Flickr). In addition to the terraced fields stretching endlessly, located on the winding pass road of Khau Pha, there are also old forests with bold pristine features that preserve many rare and precious animals and plants. Photo: Hoang Giang Hai (Flickr). https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

In the late 19th century, in Germany, Austrian designer Georg Luger designed a handgun, which operated in a recoil mechanism using an internal hammer and a novel elbow mechanism. When fired, the barrel and the crank mechanism move backwards until they touch a camshaft linked to the elbow, pushing the cartridge out. Then a spring pushes the elbow to close and feed the next bullet into the barrel. The result is a handy sized pistol that holds up to 7 7.65mm Parabellum rounds in a removable cartridge. In 1904, this pistol was upgraded to accommodate the new 9x19mm cartridge, in 1908 it was used as the main gun of several German military units, officially known as P.08 or Luger. The Luger pistol has a beautiful design, smooth crank mechanism, and is a durable, quality gun, but the manufacturing process is complicated and time consuming. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were no modern equipment to produce parts with detailed precision, so each part of each Luger was machined by hand. Small variations in size and finish require skilled people to assemble each finished gun, ensuring smooth and reliable operation. This is a laborious process and when completed, each part of the gun will be serialized. The gun was then disassembled, and the parts were water-stained with blue steel and hardened for durability. Once completed, the gun will be reassembled based on the serial number to ensure that the parts match. That’s why a genuine Luger has a serial number stamped on almost every part and each gun is a finished work of German precision technology. But the Luger gun is not perfect. The mechanism for linking the trigger to the internal hammer is quite long and complex. The trigger is weak and inaccurate despite being light. The rear sight is mounted on part of the elbow, so when firing the elbow rises, blocking the target’s view for a while. However, the Luger worked well, and the elbow mechanism absorbed a lot of the gun’s recoil, making it easy for the shooter to keep aiming. The Luger barrel is a detachable part, with three different barrel lengths: 100mm, 150mm and 200mm. Also at the end of the 19th century, in America John Moses Browning was also designing a self-loading pistol. His first design was completed in 1897, it had a slide that pushed back by gas and ejected the cartridge. A set of springs then pushes the slide forward to load the next round into the barrel. This .32 ACP pistol proved to be extremely reliable and easy to manufacture. In addition to the safety lock on the left side, Browning’s new gun also has a grip safety device, meaning it can only be fired when the rear portion of the handle is compressed. So the gun will not explode if dropped. During tests held in 1910, the new gun fired 5,000 rounds in a single batch, and when the gun overheated, simply dipped in a bucket of water to cool. In 1911, the gun was chosen as the main pistol of the US military, with the designation M-1911, using .45 ACP ammunition. Like the Luger, the early M-1911 pistols weren’t perfect. The rear aiming point is quite small and some people find the reach to the trigger too long. Furthermore, for the first time, shooters learned what a “smasher bite” is, a condition in which the skin between the thumb and forefinger can be painfully clamped between the hammer and the barrel when the cap slides. backward. When the United States entered World War I in April 1917, two pistols faced each other in combat for the first time. The Luger may look like the ultimate weapon, a model of precision engineered advanced engineering. Compared to Luger, Colt looks a bit rough. Early M-1911s had a slide that didn’t fit into the body of the gun and could make a rattling noise if the gun was shaken. However, this also means that manufacturing tolerances are less stringent and the Colt can be manufactured cheaper and faster than the Luger. Luger does not perform well in sandy, dusty or muddy conditions. Small tolerances in the crank mechanism tend to jam the gun too easily. Worse still, if a Luger is damaged that cannot be repaired by taking parts from another Luger, it must be replaced with a brand new Luger. In contrast, the Colt M-1911 pistol can fire in all conditions. Its greater tolerance means it is less likely to jam, even after being dropped in the mud, the .45 ACP bullet has much stronger resistance than the 9mm Luger bullet. Parts are also interchangeable between Colts making field repairs much quicker. The relatively simple Colt proved superior to the complex, precision-built Luger. From 1938, the Luger was gradually replaced by the simpler Walther P.38. During World War II, only colonel officers were equipped with Lugers, due to limited numbers. However, the demand for pistols was growing at the time, causing production of the Luger P-08 to continue until 1944. The strength and raw simplicity of the Colt M-1911 allowed it to continue to serve long to date, while the Luger has long since become a historical relic. Image source: Pinterest. Close-up of the performance of the M1911 pistol. Source: Shwence.

Recently, the discovery of a secret tunnel system from World War II has raised hopes of being able to find the “Amber Room” – a $500 million treasure that has been missing for many years. The Amber Room was reconstructed over the course of 24 years at Catherine Palace, St Petersburg Accordingly, five passages belonging to a secret underground bunker system from World War II of Nazi Germany have been discovered in a 200-hectare forest in Mamerki, northeastern Poland and located near the Russian territory of Kaliningrad. This discovery raises hopes that the mysterious whereabouts of the “Amber Room” will be found. Mamerki used to be the place where the High Command of the Ground Forces of the Nazi army located its bunkers during World War II. “Currently, based on the discovery of the passages, the tunnels seem to be 50 meters long, but could be longer. Some of the tunnels were filled in, apparently to hide them, so we had to removed many objects before it was possible to know what was in the tunnels,” said Bartlomiej Plebanczyk, representative of the Marmeki Bunker Complex Museum. In 2003, the restoration of this room was completed. “The tunnel is part of a hitherto unknown underground corridor system that requires careful penetration. It could be an ideal place to stash treasure,” Mr. Plebanczyk said. The “Amber Room” theory may be hiding here. Known to be made entirely of amber, gold and precious stones, the amber room is a masterpiece of baroque art, widely recognized as one of the world’s most important artistic treasures. gender. It is said that when all 565 candles in the amber room are lit, it will reflect a fiery yellow light. The King of Prussia presented this room to Russian Tsar Peter the Great in 1716. Later, Queen Catherine II (1729-1796) of Russia ordered artisans to decorate the room and move it from the Winter Palace. in the city of St. Petersburg to her summer residence in Tsarskoye Selo, outside the city. Leaders of Russia – Germany attended the opening ceremony of the room after the restoration. In July 1941, during the campaign to invade the Soviet Union, the Nazis robbed the amber room and brought it home. Its whereabouts are unknown since then. At that time, the Soviet Union tried to hide this room by covering it with wallpaper, but the plan failed. The room was later taken by the Nazis by rail to Koenigsberg castle in East Prussia – now Kaliningrad. However, the room disappeared again in January 1945 after air raids and ground attacks in this city. Before the defeat, the Nazi leader Führer Adolf Hitler ordered the transfer of precious objects from East Prussia to Germany. However, the then East Prussian leader, Erich Koch, left his post before the order was carried out. The room mysteriously disappeared for the past 76 years. To date, there are hundreds of different theories about the fate of the amber room. One of them was the leader of the Nazi party in the province of Königsberg – Erich Koch – who brought the amber room and many treasures out of the city. At the end of World War II, Erich Koch was arrested in a Polish prison and sentenced to death. However, this sentence was never carried out. Many people believe that it was the secrets of the amber room that Erich kept that saved his life. That is also the reason why many people believe because many times Erich has changed his testimony about the burial place of the amber room. Others say that the Amber Room was destroyed by war and that the Amber Room became one of the most coveted treasures in the world. In 1979, at the Tsarskoye Selo museum in the Catherine Palace, a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russian heritage restorers built a lifelike replica of this room according to preserved photographs. All implementation costs are financed by Russia’s Gazprom and Germany’s Ruhrgas. In 2003, after decades of serious work, Russian artisans restored the new amber room and inaugurated it at the Catherine Palace in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The legendary helmet of Emperor Napoleon. In Belgium, an exhibition with the theme “From Waterloo to Saint-Hélène, the birth of a legend” is taking place at the 1815 Battle of Waterloo Memorial, depicting the six years of captivity of the Napoleon after his bitter defeat at Waterloo. On May 5, 1821, ailing Napoleon died after being imprisoned on the island of Saint-Hélène (Longwood), a British overseas territory, for six years. He was only 51 years old then. According to the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Brussels, the 1815 Battle of Waterloo Memorial has chosen to commemorate this milestone with a special exhibition in which hundreds of objects have been collected recalling Napoleon’s years in captivity. moments of memory. Cared for by 20 men from his bodyguard, Napoleon took advantage of these years to write memoirs and record his legend in notebooks filled with historical facts. To evoke this period from 1815 to 1821, about 50 objects, original pieces, maps, manuscripts… were brought from Sainte-Hélène by organizations, where the French preserved them immeasurably. treasured, like preserving places once occupied by the defeated Emperor. The remaining half of the objects come from private collections, especially Belgian collections. Antoine Charpagne, curator of the exhibition, said: “Introducing Napoleon’s daily life in Longwood was not as easy as imagined, we have assembled objects such as the bathtub in which Napoleon spent at least an hour and a half. every day, clothes, personal belongings, or one of the Emperor’s three helmets, are all original objects.” The bronze bath that Emperor Napoleon used while imprisoned on the island of Saint-Hélène. According to him, “it must be understood that Napoleon was imprisoned on an island 2,500 km off the coast of Africa – the nearest place, 2,500 km and constantly followed by 600 guns, because the British feared someone would come to take him. Let’s go. The climate here is very humid and windy. The house is destroyed by rats…”. Mr. Charpagne emphasized: “The exhibition allows the public to understand why Napoleon is important, even in the midst of the debates that still stir European society. It embodies a moment of change in the midst of the old regime that has never been so important. we know the past and the contemporary world”. The first part of the exhibition takes visitors from the battlefields of Waterloo to the road of exile with various items belonging to Napoleon, such as the bivalves with a collar worn by Napoleon in 1815, or belts, ornaments, manuscript signed by the Emperor. These objects have a special quality that enhances the value of the exhibit. Lion’s Hill, mark of Napoleon’s last battle at Waterloo, Belgium. The exhibition also introduces the public to the daily life of a captive on the island in the middle of the vast ocean. To escape his melancholy, Napoleon devoted all his energy to gardening and allowed himself to go for a few walks each day. Even far from the golden palaces, the defeated Emperor still managed to maintain a certain court ritual. Visitors see some everyday items of the Emperor such as a costume, a pot, a coffee machine. The exhibition evokes memories of Napoleon and the mark he left on history, even to this day. Napoleon was the creator of the Civil Code. “We also have to thank this Emperor for applying units of measurement, such as liters, kilograms, driving on the right, even and odd numbering of houses. Familiar elements in their daily lives. us now,” said Charpagne. When Napoleon died, this martyred Emperor immediately ignited the romantic spirit of the politicians and artists of the time. In 1840, his ashes were brought back to France on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, where more than 2 million people attended the procession. The exhibition is expected to be open until October 17 this year.

There are many factors that contribute to the great success of BLACKPINK, including the costumes. Fashionable, eye-catching and luxurious outfits whether on stage or on the red carpet have helped BLACKPINK attract attention from the very beginning. debut. Recently, netizen selected 4 outfit BLACKPINK’s best performance. The girls have extremely diverse costumes, each appearance brings a different style. In MV Kill This Love , BLACKPINK turns into strong warriors with outfit OK netizen called “clothes from the future”. Stylist The group’s team bought a lot of branded goods and cut them hard to create sets that fit the group’s style. By now, many other girl groups also wear stylish outfits futuristic but are all netizen not as impressive as BLACKPINK. First and only time (so far) participating in a music festival Coachella , BLACKPINK has captivated the international audience with extremely vibrant performances and top-notch charisma. BLACKPINK’s trendy outfits also received countless compliments. Two years have passed but outfit This is still not out of fashion, still makes the audience flutter when looking back because it is extremely flattering, helping the members shine brightly on stage. Almost every K-Pop group has at least once worn a school uniform on stage and BLACKPINK is no exception. In As If It’s Your Last, stylist The group’s members have proven their talent with schoolgirl-style outfits that are not boring. Later, BLACKPINK also wore uniforms to participate in entertainment shows Knowing Bros and was always complimented on fashion. When coming up with costume ideas for the MV How You Like That , it was the BLACKPINK members who thought of the sets hanbok Stylized. pass hanbok Going on stage is rare in K-Pop because this design is complicated and not suitable for performance, but BLACKPINK has proved the opposite. The sets hanbok colorful, cleverly modified so that the girls can still freely perform the choreography netizen full of praise for BLACKPINK honoring traditional culture right in a modern MV.

The legendary Titanic will be reconstructed in China, in the hope of becoming a tourist attraction. The biggest difference with the “original” Titanic is that the replica ship will not set sail. It is located by the river, at an amusement park in Sichuan province and about 1,000 km from the sea. A factory building a replica of the Titanic in Sichuan province, China. To stay a night on board and enjoy 5-star service, visitors need to pay about 150 USD. The song “My Heart Will Go On” performed by Céline Dion will play again during the tour. Everything from the dining room to the luxurious cabins and even the door handles is in the style of the original Titanic. Facilities such as a banquet hall, theater, observatory and a swimming pool will also be restored on board. Inspired by director James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic, the project owner said he wanted this replica to last another 100 or 200 years, to preserve the memories of the Titanic. He also hopes to welcome about 5 million visitors each year to visit this replica ship. However, the opening date has not yet been set. The replica ship will have the same length as the original, with a length of about 269 m. Construction will take about six years, longer than the previous Titanic. This plan is expected to require about 23,000 tons of steel, hundreds of workers and 1 billion yuan (about 153.5 million USD). “The greatest meaning of building this ship is to continue and inherit the great spirit of Titanic. I will invite Jack, Rose and James Cameron to the inauguration ceremony,” the investor said.

In the afternoon, run along Highway 53 to the southwest, stop at Ao Ba Om to buy some fried bananas and then enjoy the view while eating and you have a wonderful afternoon. The shop of fried bananas is located diagonally with the provincial cultural house swimming pool, the owner of the shop selling here is also quite long. Although it is just a small roadside stall, it is famous for the best fried bananas in Tra Vinh, so it is always crowded here. Photo: Ly Huynh The fried bananas here are delicious, the outside is crispy but not hard, the inside is soft, sweet and fragrant with ripe bananas. With only 4K, you’ve got a piece of hot fried banana in golden color dotted with some delicious black sesame dots. In addition to fried bananas, there are also cakes, breadfruit, and fried sweet potatoes that are equally attractive. There’s nothing better than eating some hot fried bananas, drinking a glass of cool sugarcane juice, and watching Square Pond. Fried bananas are very popular with customers, there are almost always customers waiting to buy from the time the owner delivers the goods until all the cakes are sold out. Tube cake, sieve cake, tofu with sugar water Tube cake is one of the famous snacks associated with the childhood of many western teenagers. Cake originated from the Khmer with round cylinder, eye-catching blue color and sweet aroma. The cake is soft, fragrant with the smell of pandan leaves, combining the sweetness of sugar, the greasy taste of coconut and roasted peanuts. You can easily find smoky street vendors baking tube cakes in many places in Tra Vinh such as Ao Ba Om, at the gates of schools, at markets… And just withdrawing about 10K from your wallet, you’re ready to go. I have a box of hot and delicious tube cakes right away. Photo: Vo To Quyen Sieve cake is also a dish of Khmer origin, because the cake has the aroma of pandan leaves when eaten, it is also called pineapple cake. The cake has an outer layer of roasted milled rice and a grated coconut filling. When eating, you will feel the scent of pandan leaves and the crispy crust while the filling is both sweet, fragrant with coconut, and fatty. If you have the opportunity to come to the West, just try it once, you can be sure that you will hardly forget this taste. If you want to enjoy this dish, you can find it in Tra Vinh market, where there is a load of super delicious sifted cakes and tube cakes and you will surely be “addicted” from the first try. For only 20K for 1 part of 4 delicious cakes, it’s hard to resist, but you have to work hard because she carries the goods to sell it on the go, so it will probably take you a little time to find it! Photo: Western delicacies Walking around on the streets of Tra Vinh, one of the familiar sounds is the cry “Who’s tofu with sugar water!”. Tofu with sugar water is a familiar dish. The warm, soft, smooth cup of tofu, hot and sweet sugar water and greasy coconut milk have captivated taste buds for generations. Along the shady tree-lined roads, you will be attracted by the sound, the smoky village and the sweet scent of the tofu trucks. With only about 20K in return, why not buy a cup of tofu to warm up an empty stomach. On cold rainy days, eating a cup of hot tofu is more than wonderful. Photo: Ly Huynh Baked sticky rice Bon bon on Le Loi street, near the night market, opposite the cathedral, there is a small car of grilled sticky rice that starts selling from early afternoon to late afternoon. Bananas are wrapped inside a layer of sticky rice, wrapped in a layer of banana leaves and then baked in a charcoal oven. Because it is grilled to the edge, the outer shell is crispy but still retains the softness of the sticky rice. Inside is a soft ripe banana that is both sweet and fleshy combined with greasy coconut milk and fragrant roasted peanuts sprinkled on top. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The grilled banana car has appeared here for many years, almost no one in Tra Vinh is unaware of this grilled banana car. You only need to spend less than 10K, you will have a delicious, sweet, sticky sticky rice banana. Not only grilled sticky rice, she also sells grilled sticky rice for those who want to eat more sticky rice or just like to eat the shell, she is also very “proud” when you ask for more coconut milk. Photo: Tri Dung Tra Vinh market cake Photo: My house Tra Vinh Going into the heart of Tra Vinh market, you will see that there is a cake stall, although it is small, it is quite crowded. Banh Lot is a snack originating from Indonesia that was introduced to Vietnam and became a popular dish of the Southwest region. This is a kind of cold tea, can be used to quench thirst every summer afternoon. The cake is usually made with green color from pandan leaves, very fragrant and eye-catching. The cake is cut to medium length, soft, chewy, and eaten with sweet sugar water and fatty leopard coconut milk, appealing to both the elderly and children. The owner has been selling here for a long time, so many people know that she sells well and come to support. With only less than 10K for a cup of sweet and delicious sweet and savory pancakes on a sunny afternoon, why not give it a try? In addition to cake, there are many other dishes such as pomegranate seeds, jelly, é seeds, … for you to choose from.

Irish people often tell each other stories about giants who were able to create an island just by taking a handful of sand and throwing it out into the sea. Professor Márta Korbonits said that such old stories have some historical basis. And hard to believe, scientists have found what they’ve been looking for all along. As it turns out, there are many Irish people with the AIP gene mutation. These mutations are responsible for the excessive height in some people. In the UK, these mutations are very rare (probability about 1 in 2000 people), and in Mid Ulster – Northern Ireland, these mutations are becoming more common (1 in 150). One of the most famous giants in Ireland was Charles Byrne (1761-1783) when he was 2.2m tall. According to legend, giants are extremely powerful, but in reality, they are not. They often suffer from heart problems, eye problems, and joint pain. Without proper treatment, most of these giants die before the age of 30. 2. Werewolves There are very few origins of werewolf legends because their lives are always associated with the forest. However, people have found archaeological ruins and cave paintings of the combination of people and things from ancient times. At that time, people always wanted to become stronger. So, they chose for themselves a summoned beast and took this form. To go to the battlefield, the warriors choose a powerful summoned beast that is the wolf. Before fighting, they will drink magic potion that affects the nervous system making them think they are invincible wolves. In addition, belief in the existence of werewolves is supported by the genetic condition hypertonia. It is an abnormal amount of hair growth on the body and face, also known as werewolf syndrome. It was not until 1963 that Dr. Lee Illis gave the name of this disease. Another psychological disorder is called Lycanthropy. This is a delusion that makes the patient think that he can transform into a species between man and animal. It is also believed that this disorder becomes stronger during the different lunar phases. 3. Vampires Porphyria is a rare genetic disorder (1 in 200,000 people). If either parent has the condition, their child has a 25% chance of having it. This disease causes a pigment imbalance, and hemoglobin begins to decay by ultraviolet light. People with this disease are greatly affected by sunlight. So the only time they can go out is at night. In more severe cases, the patient’s tendon is deformed, causing the fingers to constrict. The skin around the lips and gums becomes dry, the front teeth protrude and turn red. So they will look like vampires. In the Middle Ages, people with porphyria were burned by the judgment of the Inquisition. 4. Dragons Theory of a connection between dinosaur bones and dragons began in Mongolia. Here, the word “dragon” is found associated with different geographical names. This is because, in some areas of the Gobi desert, anyone can find dinosaur bones because they lie completely on the surface of the Earth. These skeletons are still abundant in this place causing many illegal excavations to take place. It is an important fact that there are no myths of this kind in Africa because there is no access to dinosaur remnants there. But why do we picture dragons like reptiles with claws and scales? This is explained by the way we see things around us. Their skeletons resembled the bones of modern lizards, snakes, and crocodiles. If you zoom in a few times these animals, they will look like dragons. Also added that lizards and snakes sometimes have two heads, like some dragons in fantasy or legend.

Documentary image of the mutiny “Munity on the Bounty”. Touching Legend Sake has the English name breadfruit, or bread fruit, because after being cooked, this fruit has a surface like a loaf of toast while the smell and taste is like a potato. The mulberry tree is a flowering, woody plant in the mulberry family. Sake is grown for fruit, with a very high yield, each tree can yield from 150 to 200 fruits per crop. Sake fruit can be processed into many delicious dishes and is loved by many people. In it, the people of the French Polynesian island still tell the legend of the famine that occurred on the island of Raiatea. The story goes that, once upon a time, a family of six, in a desperate search for food, had to eat wild ferns in the valley around the cave where they lived. Unable to see his loved ones starving, the husband told his wife that he would bury himself outside the cave and transform into a flowering tree to feed his children. One morning, the wife woke up and her husband was nowhere to be found. She knows what happened. After looking around, the wife discovered near their place a tree that grew very fast, its branches laden with sake. Hawaiian mythology also circulates a similar story about the origin of the sake plant. Accordingly, sake is derived from the sacrifice of the war god Ku. After deciding to live in seclusion from the common people as a farmer, Ku married and had children. His family lived happily until a famine hit their island. When he could not see his children suffering forever, Ku told his wife that he could free his children from poverty, but to do this he had to leave them. His wife reluctantly agreed and after she agreed, Ku was sunk into the ground where he was standing until only the top of his head could be seen. His family waited around the place where he had stood day and night, crying and drenching the ground until suddenly a small tree bud appeared in the very spot where Ku had stood. Very quickly, this small bud grew into a tall, leafy tree and fruit. The Ku family and their neighbors ate deliciously, helping them escape starvation. This plant is the sake tree. The fruit of the sake in Africa. Today, this place is called Mahina but many locals still call it Tua-uru (meaning sake valley). Currently, the sake fruit, also known as the uru fruit as the locals call it, is an important part of the people’s diet and their culture. On the island of Polynesia, wherever you go, you will see tall trees with waxy leaves, sometimes heavy with fruit, each the size of a ball or maybe larger. Sake fruits are used to decorate roadsides and houses. In the market stalls, round and rectangular Sake fruits are lined up next to coconuts, bananas, soursop and passion fruit. On the more than 100 islands that make up the archipelago of French Polynesia, sake is a staple food. The name of this fruit comes from the fact that when it is ripe, this fruit contains a lot of pulp, if cooked, it will smell like freshly baked bread. The riper the Sake fruit, the sweeter it is and can be processed in many ways such as finely ground, boiled, grilled or fried with the pulp, even eaten fresh. Some locals call it the “Tree of Life” because it is so useful, both the fruit and the young leaves are edible; Wood is very light, can be used to build houses and make canoes. The bark is even used to make clothes. The Sake tree has been brought by the Polynesians and planted in their explorations throughout the South Pacific for thousands of years. When British explorers learned about this highly productive and nutritious fruit, it was taken around the world. Today, the sake plant is found in many tropical low-lying areas in more than 90 countries. Legendary mutiny Referring to this fruit, many people will immediately remember the mutiny that happened more than 200 years ago. Number is, in 1768, when Captain James Cook set sail aboard the British Royal Navy ship HMS Endeavor, British botanist Sir Joseph Banks also followed. During that three-year expedition, they stopped for about three months in Tahiti, Polynesia. Here, when witnessing the rapid growth of the Sake tree, which requires little care and produces a very high yield of starchy fruit, the two were quickly intrigued by the prospect that this fruit would eventually be used for food. slave farming in the West Indies region of the Caribbean. Upon his return to England, Mr Banks – who later became President of the Royal Society, the world’s oldest national scientific organization – presented King George III with their findings. The botanist even offered a prize to anyone who succeeded in transporting 1,000 sachets from Tahiti to the West Indies. Nearly 20 years after Captain Cook’s original expedition, King George III appointed Navy Captain William Bligh to lead the Sake expedition, to Tahiti. On November 28, 1787, Captain Bligh sailed with his crew aboard the HMS Bounty for an ambitious mission. Their journey had a rough start. Heavy rain and strong winds caused the trip to be significantly delayed. Once they reached Tahiti, Mr. Bligh and his crew had to wait another 5 months for the trees there to be big enough to be taken away. However, by this time, new problems arose as Bligh’s sailors had become accustomed to island life and Tahitian women. Many of them don’t want to leave. So on April 29, 1789, just a month after crossing the South Pacific to the West Indies, his friend Fletcher Christian and 18 other disgruntled sailors forced Bligh and his supporters to board a boat. 7m long boat and pushed them out to sea, throwing all the sake trees on that boat to rob the ship. This mutiny on the Bounty has become a legend. Bligh and his crew miraculously survived thanks to their instincts and great memory. It was thanks to this excellent memory and instinct that the Captain and his crew were able to travel 3,618 nautical miles (approximately 6,701 km) in 48 days, reaching Timor – an island located in Southeast Asia. From there, Bligh quickly returned to England, where he was honored and acquitted of all wrongdoing. Two years later, he once again sailed to Tahiti and this time he fulfilled his mission. In fact, some of the trees believed to have been brought by Bligh in the early days are still bearing fruit in Jamaica.

Couple uttering love Located not far from Ba Den mountain, Khedol field is located in Thanh Dong hamlet, Thanh Tan commune, Tay Ninh city, known to many people for its cool, windy and peaceful green rice fields. In the middle of the field is a couple uttering legendary love. Photo: HONG GIANG In the middle of the field is a couple uttering legendary love. Khedol, also known as Wind Field, because this place is blocked in the East – West direction of the great range of Ba and Heo mountain populations. From the two sides of the mountain, the wind blows into the field all year round without rest. Most of the people living here are Khmer people, they named this field Wind, because Khedol in Khmer means Wind. Speaking of the pair of love palm trees, no one in Tay Ninh does not know the beauty of this legend. People here do not know who planted this pair of jaggery and since when. Elderly people who have lived around the fields for a long time said that when they were born, they saw this pair of trees present. Around the beginning of 2017, photographer Ha The Bao (Member of Tay Ninh Culture and Arts Association) accidentally caught a couple of Kvan jaggery standing tall, intertwined in the middle of Khedol field. Sunset and sunrise photos here appear one after another. Many photographers from all over the country also come to hunt for beautiful moments of this love legend. Since then, this place has gradually become the ideal check-in and photo-taking spot for many young people, even creating a trend on social networks to attract a large number of tourists when coming to Tay Ninh. This place has gradually become an ideal check-in and photo-taking point for many young people. Photo: HONG GIANG Most recently, in the first Baden Mountain Marathon held in Tay Ninh, runners at the distances of 21km and 42km have experienced and “chilled” this route. Many people said that because they loved the scene of Khedol double jaggery, they returned to Tay Ninh, to run, to see Khedol Suoi Da road on the side of Ba Den mountain. Revive the jab couple However, recently, after just one night of rain and storms, one of the two love palm trees had to collapse, leaving a lonely tree standing in the middle of the field. The fallen tree has its trunk cut off, lying on the other side of the tree. Many people feel sorry for their car when they see a fallen tree with its trunk cut off and lying on the other side. Photo: HONG GIANG Immediately after that, the online community continuously posted status lines of regret, grief, and pain when the image of the love palm tree was no longer available. Many hope the tree will be saved and as beautiful as before. Tay Ninh people and nature lovers have expressed their love for such cute trees! One of the two love palm trees collapsed due to a thunderstorm. Photo: HONG GIANG On the morning of May 7, the people in Khedol and the owner of the land (a field with a jaggery couple) and the Tay Ninh city government worked together to rebuild the palm tree with the support of Tay Ninh Sun Company. (Sungroup Tay Ninh). The palm tree seems to be revived. The strangled body is bundled, then used iron to support, brace the tree to stand against the tree next to it, which is still standing. Tay Ninh residents once again expressed their gratitude to those who have made efforts to revive the palm tree. After the restoration, the love palm tree will no longer be as beautiful as the original, but the original cultural value of the love palm tree couple will forever become a memory of each Tay Ninh people. The resurrection of the tree depends on the consciousness of each person when coming to check-in here. Don’t try to climb the tree to get a nice bunch of photos, but create more weight for the jaggery couple. Still know that nothing is forever, not even everything in this world, even if it’s love, but it’s still fun to be together every day. After a stormy day, this jaggery couple is still standing in the middle of the Khedol wind field! People are researching how to revive a fallen palm tree. Photo: HONG GIANG The process of rebuilding the tree. Photo: HONG GIANG The body that was strangled was bundled, and then used iron to support it. Photo: HONG GIANG The jagged couple has been reconstructed. This pair of trees is considered by Tay Ninh people as a symbol of love. Photo: HONG GIANG

According to the GQ , Michael Jordan’s diet was defined by personal trainer Tim Grover. The expert shared about the athlete’s eating habits: “Michael doesn’t eat too much. He only eats when he’s hungry and refrains from overeating.” Tim Grover says the athlete’s eating plan is designed to keep sugar levels steady and boost metabolism, avoiding weight gain as much as possible. The menu of the day always ensures 3 full meals. Michael Jordan regularly performs strong exercises combined with a tailored diet. Photo: Reddit. Breakfast The simple breakfast menu Michael Jordan needs to start the day includes a large oatmeal with strawberries, raspberries, raisins and orange juice. Coach Tim Grover notes that athletes need to get more protein from egg whites. The above diet is packed with vitamins with fruit, while eggs provide protein. However, the amount of food for the star must be large to provide adequate nutrition. Lunch For lunch, the coach notes that athletes need to add lean protein such as chicken breast or burger. In addition, Michael Jordan’s lunch menu includes healthy carbohydrate dishes such as whole-grain pasta and green salad. Michael Jordan’s menus are tailored by the trainer to fit the needs of his body. Photo: Basketball. Snacks Michael Jordan doesn’t like junk food. Grove says the basketball player’s smoothie is a combination of Gatorade electrolyte water, protein powder and fresh fruit. Dinner In the words of Coach Grover, Michael Jordan had the opportunity to eat all he wanted at dinner. However, the basketball star still applies the rule of only choosing snacks that fit with his eating plan. So, if you want to follow the Jordanian diet, avoid dinner with high protein foods. Exercises to help you burn fat at home Many people want to focus on reducing excess fat before welcoming the new year to wear better clothes.

Road 20 Quyet Victory begins at milestone 0 in the South of Xuan Son ferry, Son Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh, crosses the top of Truong Son at parallel 17020 at km65 of the Vietnam-Laos border. When passing Lung Bang, the road 128 meets the shortened section connecting to Road 9, which is a focal point in the legendary HCM highway system. At exactly 17:00 on the 30th of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, 1966 the first explosion that opened the way was exploded. With more than 8,000 TNXP soldiers with a fleet of vehicles, engines and mines, breaking the completed road at a record speed, clearing the traffic on April 27, 1966. The road was named Duong 20 Quyet Victory because most of the officers and soldiers who opened the way were in their 20s. Milestone number 0 of the legendary 20 road. Photo: Xuan Nha Realizing the importance of this route, the American enemy raided them frantically. Right from Xuan Son ferry, the first point entering the road became a coordinates of fire, a bomb bag of the United States. Ferry A is Xuan Son ferry and ferry B is Nguyen Van Troi ferry located near Phong Nha cave and 4km apart, becoming two key points of fierce attack. During the day, L19 aircraft will scout and observe along the river bank. At night, C130 aircraft release parachute lights and flares all night to find targets to attack. The most severe was in May 1967, losing pain in the battlefield of the South, so the American enemy attacked more and more to cut the way for our aid. At Xuan Son ferry, they allowed aircraft to carpet bombs, drill bombs, time bombs, cluster bombs, and magnetic bombs day and night to plow to paralyze the banks. At other points on the road there was no moment of peace. The old Xuan Son ferry, now a residential ferry. Photo: Xuan Nha After a series of fierce bombs on the road, there were TNXP soldiers who rushed to patch the road for traffic for the South. Hundreds of soldiers fell in places such as: Km 0, Dong Tien slope, Tra Ang underground, Ba Thang slope, Khe Diem. In such fierce points as in the A-corner, the enemy destroyed 3,020 games (with 270 B52 matches). Following the A-line is the Ta Le underground and the Phu La Nhich pass with the length of 8km (ie the ATP key point) the enemy hit more than 10,000 times (2,450 times B52). One day, they mobilized 93 airplanes (8 B52 turns) to drop bombs on ATP. Nearly 200 officers and soldiers fell for this route to be clear. Death to clear the road In May 1967, the US imperialists sprayed bombs, making Xuan Son ferry blocked. Faced with the urgent situation of destroying the traffic bomb for the ferry terminal, Corporal Vo The Chon voluntarily opened a blood road. At 10:00 a.m. on May 16 (lunar calendar), everyone bowed their heads, wiped tears for peace for Corporal Chon during the live chorus ceremony before he stepped onto a canoe in the middle of the Son River to destroy the magnetic bomb. . The man in his 20s drove a canoe and plunged into the bombing field from the school. The canoe circled around, then two times after that there were loud explosions, ripping Son’s line with sky-high columns of water. After those loud explosions there was a silence and then all burst into the cheering applause of his comrades welcoming Corporal Chon. That brave man from Ly Hoa village has successfully completed the task. Even that night, 300 cars hurriedly passed the ferry in time to reach the South. Trang Ang intersection, street 20. Photo: Xuan Nha At Km 16 + 200 on Road 20 there was not a single day to stop the roar of enemy aircraft and the sound of bombs. Nearby, km 16.5 there is a rocky cave that when the plane crashes or raids 8 girls TNXP often runs into shelter. Since then, the warrior brothers often called this cave the eight-female cave. And that same stone cave has become the cave of fate of 8 people. In the afternoon of November 14, 1972, when it was discovered that B52 was spreading carpets, 8 TNXPs from Team 163, Ban 67 were on duty on the road (including 4 boys and 4 girls) ran back to the cave to shelter. An anti-aircraft artillery platoon consisting of 5 soldiers also maneuvered the battlefield near the cave entrance to organize a counter-force. A series of crazy bombs of the American enemy crushed the road, killing the gun squad on the spot and knocking down the cave where 8 TNXPs took refuge, trapping the soldiers in the cave. Or believe that, immediately combat forces in the area all came to the rescue. knowing that the soldiers in the cave were still alive, but because the cave’s boulders were too heavy, all vehicles and tractors did not budge. The blasting plan was not accepted because the pressure of the mines would immediately kill the soldiers in the cave, revealing the target for the enemy aircraft to return to attack. Finally, the teammates had to prolong the life in the cave by bringing the milk porridge into the cave through the tunnel through the rocks. Eight harsh days, the soldiers struggled with life deprived of oxygen in the cave. On the ninth day, the people standing outside the cave entrance choked when they came out of the cave with a girl’s faint “bruise” call. Then 8 TNXPs in the cave sent greetings to life at the age of 20. They are: Tran Thi To 18 years old, Le Thi Mai 20 years old, Do Thi Loan 20 years old, Le Thi Luong 19 years old and Nguyen Van Hue 20 years old, Nguyen Van Phuong is 20 years old, Nguyen Mau Ky is 20 years old, Hoang Van Vu is 20 years old. All are from Hoang Hoa, Thanh Hoa. Historical relic of Eight-year-old cave. Photo: Xuan Nha Road 20 now runs in the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang world natural heritage. This road has been upgraded to become the transportation lifeline of the people of Thuong Trach and Tan Trach communes of Bo Trach district, Quang Binh. These are two communes inhabited by 5 ethnic groups including Ma koong, Sach, Muong, Ca Rai and A Rem. On this road there are two ranger stations stationed at km27 and km39 to protect the national forest of Phong Nha – Ke Bang. Currently, the road plays a very important role in the lives of ethnic minorities living on the road, but it also has enormous historical significance in a legendary road.

Dong Cao is about 20km from the center of Son Dong district, about 120km from Hanoi. Dong Cao still retains its wild features Around Dong Cao are beautiful mountains and ethnic villages creating a poetic and magnificent scene Besides the wild and poetic landscape, Dong Cao is also associated with myths and legends bearing spiritual colors. According to some local people, there is a King’s cave associated with the story of three talented generals of the Ly dynasty discussing about the army fighting against the Song. The people here consider the King’s cave as a sacred relic in the sacred forest. They also set up a temple to worship the 3 kings, enhancing the spiritual beauty of the ecological zone. Dong Cao has a cool and fresh climate, suitable for ecotourism Many people refer to Dong Cao as “sleeping princess” because the tourism potential here has not been adequately exploited. According to Son Dong district authorities, the area of ​​Dong Cao plateau is up to thousands of hectares, bordering Lang Son province. On the large grassland of Dong Cao there are big rocks with strange shapes With a large meadow, visitors can camp, spend the night, enjoy the fresh and pleasant atmosphere in Dong Cao and watch the surrounding mountains. The green grass hills in Dong Cao also attract tourists by the ancient rocky beaches scattered with strange shapes. Along with the beautiful natural scenery, Dong Cao is also home to the Dao, Nung, Cao Lan … with many cultural features. Dong Cao is a steppe with an area of ​​thousands of hectares bordering Lang Son province In 2016, the inter-commune road through Dong Cao was poured with concrete to facilitate travel. Bac Giang province is advocating to promote tourism development in Dong Cao area. The large grassland in Dong Cao is suitable for camping overnight Mr. Wei Van Tuyen – Secretary of Son Dong district, said that Dong Cao is also adjacent to the primary forest of Khe Ro, so it is very convenient for tourism development, especially adventure tourism and community. Dong Cao – Khe Ro area was proposed by Bac Giang province to establish a national-level tourist area.

Legendary feet crossed mountains, ice forests. Postman of Labor Hero Cil Mup Ha Krieng, once flying in the middle of the Central Highlands, his legendary bare feet that once crossed the distance by five rounds of the earth, has no longer “followed his father’s footsteps every day. “To read the letters by the fire together to call the afternoon of the distant village … He returned to Mother LangBiang Mountain on April 6, after a long illness. The unseasonal rain seemed to pour water, blinding the village of B’Nơh C, district Lạc Dương, Lâm Đồng. From now on, Ha Krieng can no longer listen to her stories, the story of the postman’s job in the streams, the forest, the people of Co Ho village at the foot of the legendary LangBiang mountain range. Ha Krieng was born in 1957. In 1982, he was accepted to work in the news delivery team of the Post Office of Lac Duong district, responsible for three mail routes from the district center to Da Chais, Bang Tieng, and Dam Ron. Without the miracle of a boy carrying seven miles to cross mountains and forests, he only has the strong bare feet of a mountain boy and a passion for his career. During 13 years of restlessness, Postman of Labor Hero Cil Mup Ha Krieng has crossed tens of thousands of kilometers of forest roads, facing difficulties and dangers, in hunger and forest malaria to “link” the merchants. Remote village to the outside world. In 2010, as healthy as the wild deer Ha Krieng suddenly collapsed, his clear eyes cannot see the LangBiang range in front of him. Ms. K’Hai, wife of Ha Krieng was sadly sad: He was working normally and felt headache and blurred vision. That is to notify the unit to be treated. The Post Hospital in Saigon said Ha Krieng had a tumor in the brain. From that day on, Ha Krieng suffered from memory loss, blurred vision, and went astray many times. Once lost to the East Bus Station in Ho Chi Minh City, fortunately remembered the home phone number to call … From the day she got sick, Ha Krieng had to sit in a wheelchair and K’Hai continued to tell the story of “legendary legs “. “Fortunately, thanks to the post office, the love of the villagers, Ha Krieng is strong enough to fight the disease, stay with her mother and child as much …”, Ms. K’Hai said. Back to the story of the letter, the distance that Ha Krieng overcame adds up to five circles of the earth’s circumference. This feat surprised all the delegates attending the National Emulation Congress held in Hanoi in 2000, when listening to the summary report, telling the story of cutting forests, ice mountains to deliver official documents, documents, letter … presented by postman Ha Krieng before being awarded the title “Labor Hero in the doi moi era” in 2001. Ha Krieng once told me, the shortest and easiest route to go is Lac Duong – Pang Tieng, which also takes 12 hours on foot, both back and forth. And the most arduous and dangerous route is the Lac Duong – Dam Ron route, with a length of 70 km walking through the forest and 24 hours of walking … Because he is an indigenous ethnic person, fluent in forest roads, at that time Young, in good health, and with flexible legs, Ha Krieng is regularly assigned to take charge of this mailing route. In order to deliver newsletters from Lac Duong to Dam Ron, Ha Krieng and her colleagues had to leave from 5am and walk until after 17pm to arrive. In addition to cutting forests, they also have to pass many passes and slopes. Doc Troi, is a slope that leaves many impressions, when going up it takes about 90 minutes, sometimes down about 50 minutes, this slope is upright, many sections must cling to branches or roots of forest trees to climb, people behind only see human feet. Going ahead because thick fog all year round … over Rock slope, then over Lam Brun mountain, below is a deep stream, fast flowing water in rainy season, to cross stream, you have to cut down trees to make a temporary bridge. Just like that, day by day, month and month, they crossed the mountains together, crossed the forest to deliver official letters, letters, documents … Along the way, they had to deal with wild animals, wild animals and forest malaria. I used to work in the post office, then switched to journalism and traveled a lot with the postal workers, so it was quite clear. That day, each postman was given a pair of tank shoes, but it only took a few times to fail. You make your own sandals with car cover, rubber strap or wood rattan. But Ha Krieng said, walking barefoot is still “durable” and most convenient, because it can cling to slippery rocks, though many times of bleeding … Besides the danger of the terrain, in this area from 1975 to 1985 is at the center of Fulro’s activities. Before leaving, Ha Krieng had to “play a loincloth, bare shoulder” like a young Co Ho going to the forest. Documents and documents are hidden on the bottom of the binder (double layer binder), above the “camouflage” of some essential things to “cover the eyes” Fulro, if you miss them. Postman Ha Krieng delivered the letter to the remote areas. That day, the postman brothers in charge of this mail route all shared the same fear of being ambushed, the tension always waiting on each trip. Ha Krieng’s group has two colleagues who have stayed forever in the middle of the world … Many times it is so hard and stressful, he also wants to leave the unit to work on a field, a place to live with his wife and children. But then think of teammates, fellow citizens, they are always hungry for food, lack of shirts, letters, letters and the times when you give letters, news to them, they are very happy, they are so precious … so you continue with work. Now, on the road of B’Nơh C village, the sun has not stopped every afternoon, there is no longer the elite son of the village in a wheelchair. The legendary legs for a while rested. The village business no longer hears Ha Krieng calling: We have a letter!

In this announcement, Ferrari said that its latest supercar will continue to enhance the experience of a berlinetta with a front-wheel drive, which is already too successful of the company. Powering the car is the V12 engine block with the legendary 65-degree tilt angle. However, this engine has now been tweaked to produce 830 hp and top speed of 9,500 rpm, making it Ferrari’s fastest and most powerful engine. In the exterior, Ferrari’s design has been minimalistic and optimized to create the cleanest and optimal airflow through the car. Behind, the glass trunk has been replaced with a monolithic aluminum sheet and swirling details. Although the main focus is on performance, the front end is still adding a number of details to help customers easily use to personalize their car, typically the carbon fiber panel placed across the bonnet. -pô. Thanks to this cladding, the bodywork feels wider while the front is shorter, giving it a better design distribution. In addition, some additional aerodynamic details such as the air cavity below, the extended bumper as well as the rear with additional aerodynamic details are also highlights in this area. In terms of technology, Ferrari equips this car with four-wheel steering system. As a result, the driver will feel the sharpness and precision of every cornering or lane change. The car is also equipped with the company’s newest, seventh-generation horizontal slide control system. Finally there is the spacious appearance of carbon fiber, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the car. Step inside, the cockpit still has the same design as the previous 812 Superfast or 812 GTS. The redesigned door cladding reduces weight, and in the center console, a new “H-gate” shift lever will be available to replace the push-button input buttons as before. The manual sports seats also get a completely new, classic surface texture and bold racing spirit. However, the details as well as the name and limited number of this model are still kept confidential and will be announced on May 5 here.

The famous band Bee Gees. However, now everything is just a golden memory when the Gibb family band only has a single member, the oldest brother Barry Gibb. The band’s success was also accompanied by the tragedies of its members. Glorious achievements Bee Gees is an abbreviation for Brothers Gibb, which means Gibb cousins. This family band consists of 3 siblings Barry (SN 1946) and twins Robin, Maurice Gibb (same SN 1949). Born in the Isle of Man – an island between England and Ireland, the Gibb brothers moved to Australia to settle in Australia from a young age. Starting their singing career in 1958, the 3 brothers released their first album in 1963. Arriving in London (UK) since 1967, the group has impressed with the song To love somebody and for 2 consecutive years reign at the top with a series of songs such as Holiday, Massachusetts, Words and I started a Joke. Bee Gees music blends pop, soul, disco and soft rock. Bee Gees has 2 main vocalists, in which, the second brother, Robin, is considered to have a very luxurious voice, pure vibrato. With a wide range of vocals, Robin can vibrate a full needle voice, strong attachment to the highest notes without losing breath. Thanks to vocal training techniques, Robin’s voice is even more elegant, singing the main vocals or singing the part is good. He also has a very skillful, sharp-eared way to pronounce words. However, because Robin does not have good looks like his oldest brother Barry, on the album cover art, Robin is rarely placed in the middle and Barry is pushed on the head, becoming the focus of the group. In return, Barry has a talent for writing lyrics and composing melodies. In addition to being as good at writing lyrics as the oldest brother, Maurice is also a connoisseur of music theory, who knows how to play many musical instruments. Therefore, he often takes care of arranging the choreographies, choral segments and then applies the harmony to highlight solo or chorus parts. Each person has a trait, but it can be said that Bee Gees is a monolithic entity, intertwined, difficult to separate. The proof is that Robin and Barry once had a solo singing period, but not as successful as the group’s singing period. During the period of great development in the UK, Bee Gees’s hit songs were often recorded by Robin as the main vocalist. A few years later, when the disco music movement became at its peak, Barry’s singing with split-minded voice was used, and at the same time, the group’s singing style was fully promoted, both subtle and complex, alternating with main voice. with the singer, juggling is very good. All of these elements add to the sweet melodious melodies, the layered harmony created the Bee Gees phenomenon. Many consider this to be the best trio of all time. From the years 1974-1975 onwards, the Bee Gees group switched from pop to agitated music (with Jive Talking). Bee Gees is also very successful at composing music for movies. They not only set records for the number of copies sold, but also set a framework in the way the melody was composed. With this band, the level of disco music is also increased by one level, while the side singing style is raised to the artistic level, with typical examples such as extremely romantic love songs like How deep is your love. Too much heaven. In the late 1970s, Bee Gees was at the top of the international music scene. This group was the first and only group to have 5 songs in the Top 10 at the same time thanks to the album they wrote for the 1977 movie Saturday night fever. was the best-selling band for three consecutive years from 1977 to 1980 From the 1980s onwards, Bee Gees has also been quite successful with writing for many other famous artists including Barbra Streisand with Woman in Love, Diana Ross with Chain Reaction or, more recently, Celine Dion with Immortality. By the late 1980s, the group’s career began to decline, even though they quickly switched to pop-rock, back to light music in love song writing … Famous tragedy too soon Blossoming at the same time as The Beatles, The Beach Boy, The Stones; Composing great hits, Bee Gees did not make a breakthrough like other bands because he had to maintain a cheerful, comfortable image of a family in front of a crowd. On top of that, they don’t have a spiritual leader, making their image blurry in front of the crowd. The Gibb trio has had ballads for life, with an immortal tune. During a half-century singing career, Bee Gees won 9 Grammy Awards, including 3 career achievement awards and 6 awards for best album and pop vocalist in the two consecutive years 1978-1979. The band has also sold over 240 million records worldwide, including studio albums, live music and soundtracks. However, the group’s success also comes with tragedy. Growing up in poverty in the Australian city of Brisbane, Barry once confessed: “We are a poor family. Used to have to move to 20 homes across Australia, my father could not pay the rent so the family always had to leave at midnight with a lot of luggage. We are forced to make money to live. After leaving Australia for the UK, the group’s career was “like a wind”. The aura that came after a series of bad childhood days made the 3 brothers really overwhelmed. Maurice owns 6 super luxury Rolls-Royces cars at the age of 21. However, popularity has to trade with personal tragedy. Maurice was addicted to alcohol very early, and Robin was also addicted to amphetamine stimulants. Andy, another brother in the family, also died of cocaine addiction at the age of 30. Not joining Bee Gees, Andy split up to sing solo based on his brother’s reputation. Barry Gibb has also been involved in drugs. Luckily than his brothers, Barry’s partner, Linda – a former beauty of Edinburgh city – helped him overcome his addiction crisis. “There was a time when I brought drugs into the house, but in the end I threw it in the toilet. She never wanted me to fall into that quagmire. I may have been like my younger brothers, but I was really lucky, ”he once recalled. Bee Gees’s reputation almost sank after the death of Maurice from a heart attack in 2003. The sad news continued to hit when Robin Gibb discovered liver cancer in 2011 at the age of 61 and died a year later. The group’s career has ended since then.

Four new Patek Philippe Nautilus watches were unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2021

After announcing that 2021 will be the last year of the Nautilus Ref. Crafted with a navy 5711 / 1A dial, Patek Philippe introduces the all-new olive-green Nautilus watch, featured on this iconic simple and elegant creation for the first time. The new dial will also appear on a version with a baguette diamond-studded bezel.

Reference form Ref. The 5990/1 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph is renewed with a rose gold case and blue-brushed dial, with the introduction of a new Nautilus Haute Joaillerie, encrusted with fully improvised diamonds that attracts all eyes.

Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph

Nautilus Haute Joaillerie

First introduced in 1976, the Nautilus watch always contains many surprises. The choice of stainless steel is truly an unusual choice for a luxury watch. The octagonal bezel with rounded corners also differed from conventional designs of the time. The case design was inspired by the roof of a submarine. Exceptional durability and 120-meter water resistance is a formidable challenge for a timepiece produced regularly. The interference between polished and brushed finishes also contributes to the uniqueness of the shaping elements.

As the kick-off for Watches & Wonders Geneva 2021 – also the first time Patek Philippe has entered – the remarkable Nautilus collection captures all eyes with the arrival of four new versions based on existing models. Here are four variations from a unique, timeless design that has maintained an unmatched bold personality since its inception more than forty years ago.

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Yao Ming’s name is famous throughout China. The basketball legend has a height of up to 2.29 m and has a successful career. Sohu estimates that Yao Ming has more than $ 300 million in assets, including real estate in China and the US.

QQ statistics Yao Ming earned more than 93 million after 9 years playing for the Houston Rockets in the American professional basketball tournament (NBA) from 2002-2011. He is expected to sign another 6-year contract worth $ 133 million, but the injury caused the star to retire and return to China.

In 2011, Yao Ming focused on investing in emerging Chinese wines. After much research and negotiation, he bought a 48-acre plot of land to grow grapes in the Napa valley, USA for $ 7.2 million.

After purchasing the vineyard, a red wine named “Yao Ming” quickly appeared on the market. To better promote his wine, Yao Ming also donated it to celebrities. Sohu said after more than 9 years, the vineyard brought him 21.6 million dollars, not including profits from wine.

While playing in the US, Yao Ming bought a 300-square-meter house for $ 500,000 on the edge of a lake in Houston. He then won a large contract to buy a 1,100 square meter villa in Memorial, a wealthy Houston neighborhood.

In China, the basketball legend also owns high-value mansions in Shanghai and Beijing. According to 163.com, Yao Ming’s luxury home in the Bund costs $ 1.53 million, while a home in a prime area of ​​Beijing costs more than $ 7.6 million.

Yao Ming used to own many cars such as Toyota Sequoia, BMW 7 or Range Rover long-axle versions. However, his favorite car is the Mercedes Benz Spint, as it is only large enough for him to sit comfortably.

Yao Ming is currently the President of the China Basketball Association and the amount of money he received for the position is not disclosed. He showed his influence when helping Chinese women’s basketball win tickets to the Tokyo Olympics, and brought many positive changes to the development of basketball in China.

Made of iron with a simple structure, the lever scale was a very familiar measuring instrument in Vietnam in the early 1990s and earlier. Few people believe that this scale has a very long history. (Photo taken at the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City).

According to Chinese accounts, the balance is an invention by Lu Ban (507 BC – 444 BC), a famous craftsman who lived in the early Lu Kingdom of the Warring States period in Chinese history.

Lu Ban’s lever scale is made of wood, consisting of scales, weights, and scales, operating on the principle of leverage. Based on the Red Dipper and the Lucifer Nam Dau, he engraved 13 engraved lines on the scale, setting 13 taels to equal 1 kilogram.

After the unification of the six countries, Tan Thuy Hoang added three engraved lines corresponding to the three-star “Phuc Loc Tho”, changed from 13 taels to 16 taels equal to 1 pound.

According to the old convention, the marking on the scale must be white or yellow, not be used black, implying that the business must be fair, integrity, not dark.

The first engraved line on the club scale is called the “leveling table”, its position is the hanging point of the weight with the weight hook when the weight is in equilibrium. The most important point when doing balance is that you have to choose the right “goal”.

Despite its simple structure, the balance lever has quite high accuracy, easy to use, not difficult to transport and manipulate. Over time, these scales have added improvements to make them more convenient to use.

From China, the balance was introduced into Vietnam and became the main weighing and measuring tool of the Vietnamese people for many centuries.

The lever scale was widely used until the end of the subsidy period, with its design not changing too much after thousands of years. It used to be an “inseparable” item of housewives across three regions.

Since the Doi Moi period, with the popularity of many modern scales such as clock scales, electronic scales … lever scales are no longer used in life.

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The new BMW M3 2022 model has been officially announced, and it has a lot more to offer than just an attractive appearance. In the future, it will be offered with AWD drivetrain soon, but for now, it still has only three typical BMW elements: an I6 engine, a manual transmission, and a rear-wheel drive system. .

Naturally, the name M3 has a long-standing lineage derived from the legendary E30. That car has never been forgotten by the manufacturer, and so in a new video on its official YouTube channel, BMW shares the story of the special BMW E30 M3 Cecotto, which was first introduced in 1989.

Historically, BMW has produced countless special versions of the M3, such as the E46 CSL. Cecotto’s version may not be as well-received as other brothers, but it also has a good story of its own. Specifically, this M3 is named after the legendary Venezuelan driver Johnny Cecotto, who won the glory at 24 Hours of Nurburgring in 2021.

Between 1989 – 1992, Cecotto won 10 victories in the German DTM race in an M3. BMW only makes 505 M3 Cecotto, and they do not differ too much from the standard E30 M3. The most obvious change is that the M3 Cecotto uses an upgraded 2.3-liter 4-cylinder engine with 215 horsepower, and an additional carburetor.

In terms of form, the 1989 BMW M3 Cecotto is offered in only three exterior colors: Misano red, Nogaro silver, and Macao blue. It comes with a serial number metal piece inside to remind you of the car’s rarity. Apart from these subtle changes, it’s not much different from the regular M3, meaning it has excellent handling and a pleasant roar from the 4-cylinder engine.

The performance of the M3 Cecotto is of course nothing compared to the later M3 models, but the E30 generation has set a significantly high standard for all other versions to follow.

For Johnny Cecotto, he must also feel honored and proud when his name is attached to a special car like this.

Video: BMW E30 M3 Cecotto – a rare BMW sports car.

What’s in Jiujiang, Jiangxi?

There are Mount Lu, the “first mountain in Tianshan” recommended by Bai Juyi, as well as many historical sites, such as Xunyang Tower, Suojiang Tower, Bailudong Academy and so on.

There is also a place called Yanshuiting Scenic Area in Jiujiang, which looks like a turtle floating on Gantang Lake from a height, connected to the shore of the lake through the Jiuqu Bridge. Crossing the Jiuqu Bridge, it feels like Duan Yu, the leading actor of “Tian Long Ba Bu”, suddenly learned Ling Bo’s microsteps.

Gantang Lake is located in the urban area of ​​Jiujiang, not far from the rolling Yangtze River, Yanshuiting Scenic Area is on the north bank of the lake, and Xunyang Road is connected to it by the Jiuqu Bridge. According to legend, the famous Dongwu general Zhou Yu once trained navy here. Later, he joined forces with Liu Bei to defeat Cao Cao’s army in Chibi. The commanding platform was in front of Yanshui Pavilion, guarding the beautiful Gantang Lake day and night.

The scenery of Gantang Lake is no less than that of West Lake in Hangzhou. Dianjiangtai is part of the Yanshui Pavilion Scenic Area, but the Yanshui Pavilion opposite is actually located on two small islands, but the area of ​​Dianjiangtai is even smaller.

With white walls and black tiles, flowers and trees supporting the sparseness, the Yanshui Pavilion scenic area surrounded by water exudes a strong southern charm. The layout between pavilions and courtyards is elegant and ingenious, not only has the beauty of details similar to Suzhou gardens, but also because of the waterscape. It has a sense of atmosphere that Suzhou gardens do not have.

Enter the scenic spot from Xunyang Road through the Jiuqu Bridge on the water, but you see the lake, the pavilions are reflected on the water, and the breeze is coming, which is not full of poetry.

In the Tang Dynasty, the great poet Bai Juyi came to be an official in Jiujiang, which was still called Jiangzhou at the time. He once went on a boat to look at the lake and mountains at the place where Yanshui Pavilion is now. In the autumn night, I sent guests to Huanpukou. I felt the sound of the pipa and learned the twists and turns of the player’s life story. I wrote the ancient masterpiece “Pipa Xing”.

Looking closely from a height, the small island where Yanshui Pavilion is located is not only like a big turtle, but also like a moon. The Northern Song Dynasty philosopher Zhou Dunyi, who wrote “The Story of Ailian”, named it “Dip Moon Island”. The name “Soaked in the Moon Pavilion” originated from the phrase “If you are drunk and happy, you will be goodbye. Don’t be soaked in the moon in the vast river.”

Judging from the order of construction, the first building in Yanshuiting Scenic Area was Dianjiangtai, followed by Dianyue Pavilion, and then Yanshui Pavilion.

There is a stone stele on one side of the garden with the whole poem “Pipa Xing” on it. After more than a thousand years, the artistic conception in the poem is still clear.

After Zhou Dunyi’s death, his son guarded his tomb from Hunan to Jiangzhou, and built a Yanshui Pavilion on the embankment of Gantang Lake. The Soaking Moon Pavilion and the Yanshui Pavilion went through several rises and falls during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The current scale was formed during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and the Jiuqu Bridge was built in the middle of the last century.

There are two pedestals with the shape of a hidden sword and a stone box on both sides of the bridge at the junction of the Moon Island.

Why is there such a design? What is the intention?

According to historical data, the ancient Jiujiang area often encountered armed and slaughtered cities and bandits. From the current point of view, it is mainly because Jiujiang has an advantageous geographical location and belongs to the “soldier battlefield.” In the eyes of the ancient Yin and Yang family, all this is in harmony. Lushan Shuangjian Peak is related.

From a distance, Lushan Double Sword Peak is like two sharp swords facing the county town. The stone chisel implies hidden swords, just to put away the edge of the “double swords”.

The core buildings of the Yanshuiting Scenic Area are all located on Sommer Island. The main building is turned into the Zhou Yu Historical Relics Exhibition Hall. Various cultural relics are displayed inside, and there is a statue of Zhou Yu in the middle.

In practical terms, the name of the Soochow who died young will lay the foundation for Wei, Shu, and Wu to divide the world. Without him, the story of the Three Kingdoms would be another version.

The first building on Sommer Island is Yanshui Pavilion, followed by Chunyang Hall, Wuxian Pavilion, and Guanyin Pavilion.

The Chunyang Temple is dedicated to Lu Dongbin, one of the Eight Immortals. It is said that he used to be an official in Xunyang before he became an immortal, and he was deeply loved by the local people.

The Wuxian Pavilion was built to commemorate Tao Yuanming, Wang Yangming, Zhou Dunyi, Bai Juyi, and Li Bo. Any one of these five is a well-known master.

A Yanshui Pavilion scenic spot, condensed countless historical stories and folklore, fortunately I did not miss it.

The beauty here is both on the outside and on the inside.

Travel Tips: Jiujiang citizens can visit for free with valid certificates. Foreign tourists can enter the scenic spot after spending 20 yuan to buy tickets. The Jiuqu Bridge or shore viewing is free. Jiujiang Road 29 and 102 pass through Yanshuiting Station. If you take the high-speed rail to Jiujiang Station, you can walk about 560 meters after exiting the station and take the 105 Outer Ring/53/108 Road to Yanshuiting Station. Drive or take a taxi and follow the navigation prompts to walk.

These are all rivalries of Man United. Even the one who caused Haaland’s father to retire from his career was Roy Keane with a very malicious ball.

Paul Scholes believes that these factors may affect Erling Haaland’s decision to choose the destination.

However, the British legend also hopes Solskjaer can take advantage of the relationship between the two as a bridge to bring the Norwegian star to Old Trafford: “You need to think about his father, and the connections. with Man City too.

Erling Haaland.

But let’s wait and see. Haaland has a deep relationship with Ole and we all know how good he is. Man United yearns for a midfielder, a comprehensive number 9. Haaland will be the perfect choice. ”

However, the cost to recruit this striker will not be easy for any team.

Recently, there was information about Mino Raiola wanting to turn Haaland into the first player in the world to receive a salary of 1 million pounds / week.

Of course, this is a pre-tax figure, but still a huge salary for a player who hasn’t turned 21 yet.