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The Mong’s Yen Badminton Festival

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Yến badminton is believed to have originated from a story about a boy from Heaven who fell in love with a girl while on a trip to Earth. They would often play yến badminton together. In this game, players toss the yến shuttlecock and hit it back and forth with wooden rackets. It is purely an exercise and does not involve competition, rules, winners, or losers. Yến badminton is particularly popular among ethnic groups, especially the Mong in Quan Ba district, Ha Giang province. “The Mong in Ha Giang province have many folk games, such as spinning tops, stick pushing, and tug-of-war, but their favorite is yến badminton, and anyone can play it,” says Vang Ngoc Xuan of Thanh Van commune. The lightweight yet sturdy rackets, made of pine wood, produce a joyful sound when hitting the shuttlecock. Playing yến badminton helps improve strength, speed, and coordination. People play yến badminton at the Mong Culture Festival. Vuong Thi Sim, also from Thanh Van commune, shares her...

Neymar Penalized $3.5 Million for Breaching Brazil’s Environmental Laws

A luxury project in Brazil, allegedly owned by Neymar, has been accused of violating rules regarding the use and movement of freshwater sources, rock and sand. The local authorities raised these allegations late last month and have now confirmed them. When approached for comment, a spokesperson for Neymar declined to provide any information on the matter. Neymar’s residence is situated in Mangaratiba, a town located on the southern coast of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state. The local environmental body in Mangaratiba issued a statement on Monday stating that the environmental infractions occurred during the construction of an artificial lake at Neymar’s mansion. Aside from facing a fine, the case will also be investigated by various environmental control bodies, including the local attorney general’s office, the state civil police, and the environmental protection office. (1 Brazilian real equals 4.8074 US dollars) The post Neymar Penalized $3.5 Million for Breaching Brazil’s Environment...

Amazing overlapping cliffs in Quang Ninh

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The first one is in Bang Ca Commune, Hoanh Bo District. At nearly 500 meters above sea level, five large rocks are stacked on top of each other. They protrude from the mountainside, creating a fantastic picture. The craggy cliff has so far inspired tourists to explore. The second overlapping cliff is in Binh Khe Commune, Uong Bi City. This cliff is located in the Ngoa Van relic site, where sacred vestiges of Buddhist King Tran Nhan Tong are kept. Visitors have to go trekking and cross the forest for more than three kilometers to enjoy the scenic view of the cliff. The natural scenic view of the mountain A tourist enjoys the view from the top of the mountain An adventurer stands on the craggy cliff to take photos The ideal viewpoint on the mountain The post Amazing overlapping cliffs in Quang Ninh appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Photo exhibition about ethnic groups and religions in Vietnam Discovering n...