Crape myrtle colors Hanoi in summer, leaving stunning scenery for photograph
Hanoi is blanketed in Lagerstroemia indica flowers, also known as crape myrtle during the blooming season throughout May, creating a poetic and peaceful scene across many streets and small alleyways
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20:27, 2024/07/20
Hanoi Times weekly podcast - Jul. 20
Listen to our weekend media product and learn the latest developments in the capital of Vietnam.
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11:28, 2024/07/14
The enchanting Hanoi Lotus Festival
The inaugural Hanoi Lotus Festival 2024, featuring a series of meaningful activities, has introduced visitors and international friends to the cultural richness of Thang Long - Hanoi, the beauty of lotus flowers, and the unique craft of "marinating Tay Ho lotus tea."
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15:36, 2024/07/08
Banh com Hang Than, a quintessential treat of Hanoi
In Vietnamese culture, banh com (green stick rice cake) is one of the most important presents when two families establish a special bond in a wedding ceremony.
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22:33, 2024/07/06
Hanoi Times Podcast - July 6
Listen to The Hanoi Times podcast, a weekly wrap-up telling the latest developments about Hanoi in the past week.
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12:44, 2024/06/29
Hanoi Times Podcast - June 29
Check out The Hanoi Times highlight audio to see what's new in the city during the week.
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21:24, 2024/06/26
The pure beauty of West Lake lotus
When Summer arrives in June, lotus flowers flourish on the West Lake in Tay Ho District, and signify the start of making one of Hanoi’s quintessential gifts - lotus tea.