Five elements of Hanoi on new National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Heritage and ancient customs passed down from generation to generation are the precious legacies of the ancestors and must be well preserved.
10:28, 2024/04/12
Sticky rice dumpling "masterpieces" for Cold Food Festival
The endless creativity of Vietnamese housewives helps to enrich the ancestral offerings at the Han Thuc Festival, which fell on April 11 this year.
23:57, 2024/03/11
Role of Hanoi cuisine in cultural industry development
As well as reflecting the cultural richness of Hanoi, its cuisine is of great social and economic importance, enhancing its reputation and drawing both domestic and foreign visitors to the capital.
22:11, 2024/03/04
Colonial-era French ad posters preserved on Hanoi street
Vintage posters, once the impressive hallmark of French colonial painting, are now on display in the heart of Hanoi.
06:57, 2024/02/23
For Thang Long – Hanoi ca tru melodies to resound
Folk artisans in Hanoi are making unremitting efforts to preserve ca tru – a precious intangible cultural heritage of the nation.
15:37, 2024/02/22
Hanoi in the midst of Spring festival season
The Sai Temple Festival is a unique celebration of the capital.
21:23, 2024/02/20
Sacred dragon exhibition in Hanoi
A cultural exchange program entitled "A Touch of Spring" and a dragon-themed painting exhibition aims to preserve Hanoi's elegant hobbies during the Tet holiday.
05:18, 2024/02/19
Vietnamese traditional ao dai: Potential greater than tourism ambassador
From the perspective of ao dai designers, the outfit needs official recognition as heritage and a methodical strategy to become both a cultural symbol and brand.
11:49, 2024/02/15
Quan Ganh Banh Day: Rustic snack of Hanoi
Hanoi's simple yet delicious specialty requires attention to detail, meticulousness, experience, and family secrets.
21:15, 2024/02/10
Tet holiday: Then and now
Tet, or Lunar New Year, remains the most important celebration in Vietnamese culture, despite changes over time.
10:32, 2024/02/10
Five-colored cloudy meat jelly enriches nuances of Tet feast
Hanoi is famous for its excellent specialties, including the dishes meticulously prepared for the Tet holiday.
15:24, 2024/02/09
Hanoi artist nurtures dream of reviving traditional music
With 30 years of experience in traditional music, musician Nguyen Quang Long has made a special contribution to the revival of xam (blind wanderer singing).
20:42, 2024/01/31
Norwegian Ambassador tours Duong Lam Ancient Village
Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken's family spent a day exploring Duong Lam Ancient Village and enjoying the distinctive cultural features of this region.
11:51, 2024/01/29
Hang Luoc traditional floral market ready for Tet
The opening of Hanoi's oldest flower market helps to entertain locals and visitors to the city in the days leading up to the country's biggest holiday.
16:59, 2024/01/23
The secrets of Vietnam's national treasures revealed
The newly designated "Vietnamese National Treasures" represent the nation's diverse, multi-ethnic and vibrant culture.
10:18, 2024/01/20
How interesting are TripAdvisor's suggested destinations in Vietnam?
Enjoying delicious street food in Hanoi or getting lost in nature in the 'limestone forest' of Halong Bay are just two of the many wonderful itineraries available to visitors to Vietnam.
16:46, 2024/01/17
Made-in-Bat Trang ceramic replica of imperial seal
The ceramic version of Vietnam's Royal Gold Seal, reproduced in the same size and meticulous detail by artisans from the Bat Trang Ceramic Village, would make a meaningful gift for visitors to Hanoi.
15:40, 2024/01/16
Buddha's hand citron village ready for Lunar New Year
Buddha's hand fruits with beautiful shapes and unique aromas bring fortunes to Hanoi's farmers.
22:08, 2024/01/09
Newly-released stamps celebrate World Heritage sites in Vietnam
Stamps featuring the dragon, a sacred animal in Vietnamese belief, were launched to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Dragon in 2024.
11:22, 2024/01/08
Hanoi typical for richness of culture
Hanoi has made collective efforts to promote traditional values, placing culture at the heart of sustainable development.