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03/03/2021 15:00 GMT+7
Buffaloes in Hoi An do not work on farms, but are made-up and perfumed to bring good fortune for their owners. They are just one example of a number of strange possessions of local Vietnamese.
Buffalo used for tourism in Hoi An. (Photo: Dan Tri)
In 2010, Mr. Tran Van Khoa, a travel company CEO, invested hundreds of millions dong in making buffalo bamboo carts and cart stops to encourage people in Hoi An town to develop buffalo tourism.
Memorable moments in Vietnam in 2020
For many of us Vietnamese, 2020 has probably been the most eventful year since the turn of the century by far. The first half of the year – and beyond – were all about the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by numerous typhoons that hit Central Vietnam and destroyed many lives.
Here’s a selection of the memorable events that took place in 2020 that have gotten everyone’s attention this year.
1. Vietnam issues new drinking and driving law to deter reckless driving
According to Decree 100/2019/NĐ-CP, drivers can now face a hefty fine of
VND30,000,000 to VND40,000,000 (~USD1,296.76-USD1729.02) if their blood alcohol concentration exceeds 80 mg/dL.