Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam to host first int'l parachuting festival next week_English

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Vietnam to host first int'l parachuting festival next week_English_Xinhua

HANOI, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam will host for the first time an international parachuting festival in central Nha Trang city from March 1-6 and nearly 100 parachutists from 15 countries and regions will participate in it.
The festival is a good chance for Vietnam to promote its scenic landscapes and tourism, and prepare for the establishment of a center designated for training national artistic parachutists, local newspaper Labor reported Wednesday.
Parachutists from such countries as the United States, Russia, Portugal, New Zealand and Thailand will parachute in differently styles carrying Vietnam's national flag.
Hiring a helicopter to serve parachuting activities costs the festival's organizer some 3,000 U.S. dollars per hour, the newspaper said.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.