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A culinary legacy spanning three generations, this unassuming eatery has become a beloved fixture, renowned for its faithful adherence to a time-honored recipe. Nestled within the confines of Alley 194 on Vo Van Tan Street in District 3, the restaurant greets patrons with an alluring aroma, beckoning them towards an unforgettable dining experience. The narrow confines of the restaurant belie the breadth of flavors within. The cooking area, darkened by generations’ worth of smoke, is a testament to the unique Vietnamese-Indian fusion cuisine of the Sau Ngoc Lam Son family. The story of this culinary journey began with Son’s Indian grandfather and Vietnamese grandmother, who first introduced their signature dish to the public in 1993. Sau Ngoc Lam Son, the guardian of a culinary legacy, meticulously prepares ingredients at his Vietnamese-Indian beef stew specialty restaurant. Photo: Dang Khuong  Following his mother’s passing, Son has assumed the mantle of stewardshi...

Dang Quang Tu, Chairman of the Da Lat City People’s Committee, pledged to host a series of international music events over the next three years. This commitment was made at the 2024 Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, held in Braga, Portugal, from July 1 to 3. According to Tu, the city, in collaboration with Ernesto Ottone R., UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture, has outlined a number of international initiatives centered around music. These include a Southeast Asia gong festival, aimed at preserving and celebrating the gong culture, as well as showcasing the cultural heritage of Vietnam’s Central Highlands region. Dang Quang Tu, (in white shirt), Chairman of the Da Lat City People’s Committee, addresses the audience at the 2024 Annual Conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Braga, Portugal, July 1-3, 2024. Photo: Vu Loan The gong festival will be an annual event, featuring gong artists from various cities across Southeast Asia. ...