Da Lat

Located in a high land, 1500 meters above sea level, Da Lat is one of the most famous places in Vietnam. In the past, when Vietnam was colonized by France, it was named as "Little Paris" because its' weather is similar to Paris. There are nearly a million tourists that come here every year.

For one point, it is popular for it's temperature. The weather is cool during year. The average temperature is about 22 Celsius degree while as Vietnam in the tropical region. In the hot summer, people from all over the country come to here to avoid the heat.

Another point is the romantic sight of Da Lat. You can find numerous of pine hills. Climb to the top to the hills and you feel as though you are standing between clouds and fog. It's quite relaxing and an enjoyable feeling. Sometime, Dalat is known as "City of Love". Because of this reason, there are numerous couple come here for their romantic holiday.

Finally, it's famous because of it's history. Tourists can come to visit the double Tom pine hill, love valley, Lake of Sorrow and Golden Stream Lake. Each of these places has a story. If you are lucky, you can hear a real love story in Love Pine Hill. That's a love of a young couple. Unfortunately, the man was not allowed to marry the girl. Finally they killed themselves, for not divided, for living together forever...There used to be two tombs there but presently there is only one. Man's family brought their son out of here. The tomb of the girl is now placed between the quiet pine hill, alone...

Hung King festival

Hung King is the first King of Vietnam. He was recored as the founder of nation. Every year, on 10 March lunar month, a nation festival is hold to worship him. 

The Hung King festival not only attracts visitors from all over and allows visitor to participate in special traditional cultural activities, but it is also a sacred trip back in time to the origins of the Vietnamese culture. By taking part in these event, people shows their love and pride of their homeland and ancestors. 

For me, I especially like the tradition activities hold in the events. In here I can play games which can not be found anywhere else. For example: Mandarin Square Capturing, To Tom, marble, walking on stilts, and so on. It is easy to find the feeling of old time when we play the games which were also played by our ancestors thousand years ago.

Shopping

I don't often go shopping. I just go there when I've already decided what I need to buy. I like to go to the big shops but they are not very the fashionable, luxurious ones. In there, I can buy clothes with a rather good quality and suitable price. I feel uncomfortable when I am surrounded by the sales assistants. I prefer to be alone and look for whatever I need to try. The only thing I desire that I can find the assistance easyly when I need. The assistants should be standing at some areas where they can be found quickly. Normally, I look for them when I can find something that I want; or sometime I want to  ask about the usage of the products.

Sometime, I also don't know what I should buy. That's the case when I feel bored or when I'm waiting for someone in shop. Particularly, when I need to buy some gifts, of source not for me. I'm not good at this, so I usual ask the salespeople for suggestions, recommendation.

Generally, in Singapore, I feel OK when I go shopping. I can find anything I need and have enough help from the assistants.

My shop

I'm going to open a shop. It's no definite yet but I would talk about it as if it is going to happen tomorrow.

It's a souvenir shop, just a small one but it's would be very pretty.

There will be various kinds of small stuff like cups, pens, decorating things, spoons, notebooks, and so on. They are carved with some funny, sweetie, creative slogans. For example, on a tea cup, I will write: "love me, love my tea"; or on the pen, I will write; "I have no brain but I can write". In poker, all the numbers are replaced by famous,& beautiful characters and places. There are some small gaming devices like dominoes, lottery with funny shapes & music. Almost all the things would be hand-made to make them unique...

The shop would be located in Vietnam - my homeland, quite near the center but not very crowded areas. Ideally, it would be near the foreigners' area as it is green & clean.

An idea is just an idea. There are a lot of difficulties waiting for me if I really want to turn it to real.

First of all, I need to have a quite big equity for space renting, buying devices, decorating, and so on...

Second, a good place is not easy to find with a suitable price.

Last but not least, I need skillful people. They can help me to make beautiful, attractive toys & gifts.

C'est la vie. It's always difficult at the beginning. But, I believe on myself. Nothing can prevent me to do my hobby when I've had my decision.