Old tales from the subsidy era told at Truc Bach Night
The "Truc Bach Night" space in Hanoi offers visitors, both Vietnamese and international tourists, a unique experience, where the peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of the challenging subsidy period resonates deeply with their hearts.
18:07, 2024/11/28
Christmas in Vietnam: A blend of Western cheer and local charm
In Vietnam, Christmas has become a youthful event that seamlessly blends Western customs with the warmth of the local people.
16:28, 2024/12/15
The untold story of the nine-ton organ at St Joseph's Cathedral
The magnificent organ is the work of a Belgian organ builder and was shipped from Japan to Vietnam to the awe of many people.
17:20, 2024/12/14
Busy high season at Thuong Mao Carpentry Village
Founded during the Nguyen dynasty in the 1800s, Thuong Mao Carpentry Village on the outskirts of Hanoi has grown steadily to become a major supplier of wood products throughout Vietnam.
09:02, 2022/11/05
Phu Thuong’s soft and fragrant steamed sticky rice
A local artisan keeps the family secret of making a Hanoi’s specialty, the Phu Thuong steamed sticky rice.
22:34, 2022/10/31
A national treasure of Hanoi women’s painting by To Ngoc Van
The painting “Two Maidens and a Little Boy” by To Ngoc Van is a national treasure, depicting the worries of Hanoian women in the 1940s.
11:08, 2022/10/24
Fresh look for Hanoi's unique hundred-year-old monument
Standing impassively by Hanoi's iconic Hoan Kiem Lake for over a century, the Toad Fountain will soon celebrate its new look.
13:33, 2022/10/22
Hanoi to replicate public library model
More public libraries have been built in Hanoi to quench residents' thirst for reading and promote reading culture in the community.
15:26, 2022/10/21
Hanoi honors 90 best craft designs
The contest aims to encourage individuals and organizations in the city who creatively bring their designs into life in order to diversify the city's catalogue of handicrafts.
15:06, 2022/10/15
A touch of time in Hanoi ancient houses
Ancient pieces of furniture are still much sought after for home decoration in Hanoi.
16:31, 2022/10/11
Hanoi honors 10 outstanding citizens
A recent event honored outstanding citizens in order to step up the “Good Persons, Good Deeds” movement among the community in the capital city.
11:01, 2022/10/08
Documentary director wins “Bui Xuan Phai Award- For the Love of Hanoi”
Hanoi has appeared in the documentary films of director Tran Van Thuy with a quiet and ancient beauty that cannot be found anywhere else.
07:10, 2022/10/01
Hanoian specialities for Fall
Autumn is the perfect time for both locals and visitors to wonder around and explore Hanoi’s famous specialties
05:57, 2022/09/29
Vietnamese national treasures on calendar block
Printing national treasures on the calendar may help promote heritage protection among Vietnamese people.
17:39, 2022/09/24
Make Hanoi a worth-living place: Opinions
Experts have raised their voices to keep the beauty of Hanoi's pavements and make the city a worth-living region.
22:17, 2022/09/23
Ten nominations for “Bui Xuan Phai – For the Love of Hanoi” Awards
Good books, meaningful actions and creative ideas to contribute to the development of the capital will be honored in the prestigious cultural award of Hanoi.
05:54, 2022/09/10
Full moon treat
Preparing the Mid-Autumn Festival for children is a fine traditional practice of Vietnamese people that is still preserved today.
20:42, 2022/09/07
Hanoi artisan revives traditional toys
Exquisite animal toys made of colorful powder may help light up Hang Ma street on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
17:18, 2022/09/05
Practices of Then become ‘national brand of Vietnam’
The ritual practices which are inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity contribute to enhance the image of Vietnam as a country rich in traditional culture.
08:46, 2022/09/03
Bringing Hat Xam into Hanoi pedestrian zone
The unique performance has become an indispensable spiritual food for both Hanoians and visitors to the capital city.
06:32, 2022/08/29
[Longform] Pickled eggplant - a specialty from Hanoi’s outskirt
Ca bat or eggplant pickle is a specialty that brought fame to the ancient Khuong Ha Village or today’s Khuong Ha Street in Thanh Xuan District, Hano
14:12, 2022/08/04
Unique architecture of Co Vu Communal House in Hanoi
Thanks to the renovation, the house has become a worthy space for cultural and religious activities in the capital city.
16:21, 2022/07/24
Indochina dragonplum tree – legacy of Hanoi
Indochina dragonplum is considered a legacy of the thousand-year-old Hanoi thanks to its beautiful shady paths, pretty carpets of leaves and flowers, and delicious fruits,
09:37, 2022/07/16
Hanoi’s ceramic artisan wins world records
The skills and talent of the Bat Trang craftsman have raised Vietnamese ceramics to a new height.