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Weather Update in Vietnam (October 20): Clear Skies Expected in the Northwest, Southern, and Central Highlands

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The weather forecast in different regions In the Northwest region, the weather forecast predicts a mix of clouds and sunshine during the day, with no rain at night. The lowest temperature is expected to be between 19-22 degrees, with some areas experiencing temperatures below 19 degrees. The highest temperature is expected to reach 29-32 degrees, with some areas reaching temperatures above 32 degrees. In the Northeast region, the weather will be a mix of clouds and sunshine in the morning and afternoon, with light rain expected at night. The lowest temperature is expected to be between 23-26 degrees, with some mountainous areas experiencing temperatures below 23 degrees. The highest temperature is expected to reach 29-32 degrees, with some areas reaching temperatures above 32 degrees. The weather is very suitable for outdoor activities. Photo: VinWonders In Thanh Hoa – Thua Thien Hue, the weather forecast predicts a cloudy sky with showers and thunderstorms. There will ...

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...