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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...

Festivals Offer a Window to Mizoram’s Vibrant Culture

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From Chapchar Kut to Mim Kut, Mizoram’s calendar is full of colourful and vibrant festivals that are celebrated with great enthusiasm and zeal. These festivals are marked by traditional dances, music, food, and vibrant costumes, which showcase the state’s cultural diversity and rich heritage. One of the most popular festivals in Mizoram is Chapchar Kut, which is celebrated in March. It marks the arrival of spring and the beginning of the farming season. The festival is marked by traditional dances, music, and feasting. The highlight of the festival is the bamboo dance, where young men and women dance around a cluster of bamboo poles. Another popular festival in Mizoram is Mim Kut, which is celebrated in August. The festival is a celebration of the harvest season and is marked by feasting, dancing, and music. The highlight of the festival is the traditional dance known as Cheraw, where men and women dance in rhythm with the beating of bamboo poles. One of the unique festiv...