President Ho Chi Minh’s will, the oldest professor, an unconventional musician and other items will be honored as records on December 18 in Ho Chi Minh City’s Rex Hotel.

Two brothers Bui Ngoc Vinh and Bui Ngoc Khanh in Hue set up Vietnam record by eating chilli.

Hua Van Bach (L) and his son Hua Tay Ha are singing a song while floating on river water.

Half of the records fall to art and culture categories including President Ho Chi Minh’s will written on the biggest palm leaf (1.8 meter in width, 2.05 meter in height) in An Giang and the oldest professor (92 years old) teaching music online.

Professor, Doctor Tran Quang Hai with his skills of playing spoons to produce different sounds of jazz, pop, techno, flamenco will be honored with the title: “man who can play multiple rhythms and sounds with spoons”.

Vietnam records this year also award members of the same family.

Two brothers Bui Ngoc Vinh and Bui Ngoc Khanh in Hue go into national records as each can eat a kilo of chili within 10 minutes.

Ca Mau locals Hua Van Bach and his son Hua Tay Ha will be awarded for their ability to float upon water for hours without having to move a limb. Last June, Bach played guitar and Ha sang while they were floating upon a river for 4 hours. The performance has amazed numerous spectators.

The event this Sunday is a chance for record holders around the country to meet and show off their talents to the public.
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