French TV portrays Vietnam’s beauty

Through a program “Faut pas rever”, Tania Young takes French TV viewers on a journey along the S-shaped country from Hanoi through Hue to Ho Chi Minh City.

The program provides an insight into the living conditions of Dao and Pa Then ethnic minority groups in the northern mountain province of Ha Giang and the hectic busy life of people on Cai Be floating market in Tien Giang province.

French viewers are interested in watching Hanoians doing their daily morning exercises along Hoan Kiem Lake and public dances around Ly Thai To flower park in the capital city.

Tomb and temple complexes in Hue are attractive destinations for French audiences. They get to see a birds’ eye view of the beautiful landscape in Hue, including the Huong River, and Royal Palace. The presenter met the latest imperial concubine of the royal family who told about the royal life before the August 1945 Revolution.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the crew feature the face-paced, bustling life and modern buildings. They tell of the hardship of workers and simple living condition of farmers.

In addition, the program also introduces the Huong (Perfume) Pagoda festival, water puppet arts and the charming beauty of Ha Long Bay – World Heritage Site.

The two-hour documentary introduces Vietnam’s beautiful landscape and cultural identities. It makes viewers fall in love with Vietnam – a peaceful country which is developing strongly.

(VOV)