In Vietnam, Christmas has become a youthful event that seamlessly blends Western customs with the warmth of the local people.

The magnificent organ is the work of a Belgian organ builder and was shipped from Japan to Vietnam to the awe of many people.

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.

Hanoi’s typical dishes with many variants always cause nostalgia for children who live far from their homeland.

The agritourism services will be associated with agriculture, rural area, and craft villages.

The green city with a long cultural history, friendly people and reasonable prices is top of mind for many foreign tourists.

The capital city wants to become a leading “creative city” in the Asia Pacific region in the near future.

The “phoenix-themed Bodhi leaf” and the dragon-themed translucent porcelain bowls are among the most outstanding treasures, showing the outstanding skillfulness of ancient Vietnamese artisans.

Making musical instruments is the traditional trade in Dao Xa Village that has been passed down from generation to generation. The artisans are now striving to preserve their ancestors’ legacy.

Art-lovers may immerse themselves in the vivid folk paintings that are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.

The commune is not only famous for making premium incense for the Tet holiday but also a marvelous tourist attraction on Hanoi’s outskirt. Its chic and unique beauty has been introduced in many presses locally and internationally.

The old custom shows the Vietnamese respect to the guardian spirit of the house as well as conveys the Vietnamese wishes for a prosperous upcoming year.

The opening of the oldest flower market in town will entertain Hanoians and foreign expats alike on the occasion of Tet Holidays amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vietnam's cultural sector has overcome many difficulties caused by the pandemic. The following are the 10 outstanding events as selected by The Hanoi Times.

Gorgeous girl dolls wearing colorful ethnic minorities costumes are not only impressive souvenirs, but also show the diversified Vietnamese culture.

Hanoi is striving to become a leading locality nationwide in the field of creativeness, worthy of the title of “creative city” honored by UNESCO.

The one-week-long cultural event will create an intriguing multi-dimensional dialogue between the creative arts in a space imbued with cultural and artistic interference.

Renowned musician Phu Quang, 72, passed away in Hanoi on December 8, after two years battling with diabetes complications.

These newly listed monuments are expected to soon become attractive tourist destinations in the future.

Cultural experts discussed solutions to help Hanoi fulfill its responsibilities as a member of UNESCO’s “Creative Cities” network.

The President of the 41st General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) assessed that Vietnam’s role as a member of the Executive Board, bringing “new breathes” to the activities of this global-scaled organization.

The two Vietnamese poets are among UNESCO’s list of World Cultural Celebrities, whose birth and death anniversaries will be celebrated in 2022.

Hanoi is full of particular dishes from the capital of the North, with special cakes being counted among them.