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.

Starting in the early 20th century, silk painting is one of the fine arts which has been practiced by many local painters. Among them, painter Nguyen Thi Mong Bich is considered as a veteran of the art with impressive works telling stories of the people and histories of the country.

A businessman opens a free library for everyone, especially children, who loves reading and learning English.

The Hanoi 8th grader from Nguyen Huy Tuong secondary school, Dong Anh district, Hanoi has won first prize in the 49th Universal Postal Union (UPU) International Letter Writing Contest launched in Vietnam.

A month-long photography program initiated by L’Espace aims to boost public engagement with different aspects of photography.

Boasting scenic landscape and diverse culture, Dan Phuong promises to become an interesting suburban destination of Hanoi.

A photo book takes viewers back in time to historical periods of Vietnam and Hanoi in particular in the 20th century.

“Hanoi: Reminiscences of Thousand Years”, the first of a series of 3D books about Hanoi not only provide useful information but also new and vivid visual experiences of landmarks of the capital.

Hanoi encourages the participation of young people in creative projects for the city's growth.

Focusing on pupils and students, the contest aims to inspire the passion for reading among youth, thereby, fostering the reading culture in the community.

Renowned Vietnamese Mai Trung Thu drew a portrait of his lover in 1930 and nearly 100 years later, it raised record auction proceeds of a Vietnamese painting, with US$3.1 million.

Old dracontomelum or Sau trees give Hanoi a special present for their beauty and as a food.

Hundreds of cheap tours, accommodations and vacation packages are being introduced at Hanoi Culture, Tourism and Gastronomy Festival 2021.

“Sky of Knowledge” book festival is an opportunity to honor the value of books, affirming book’s position in enhancing people’s knowledge, experience, thinking and education.

Art performances aim at celebrating the 131st birth anniversary of great President Ho Chi Minh and the success of the 13th National Assembly Congress and People's Councils at all levels, term of 2021-2026.

A three-day event of “A touch of Hanoi culture” to praise books and promote reading culture will open this weekend.

Hanoi's ancient Ngoc Ha flower village no longer grows flowers but recently the nice colors are seen and pleasant odors of flowers scented once again here, thanks to green projects of the residents.

The fragrance of steaming khuc pie will live forever as one of most potent childhood memories of Hanoian.

The newly launched French - Vietnamese digital library allows readers to access thousands of documents related to culture, history and science of the two countries.

The event is part of the national campaign entitled “Ao dai – a Vietnamese Heritage” launched by the Vietnam Women's Union Central Committee to honor the beauty of Vietnamese woman in their traditional costume.

Hanoi is always an endless inspiration for art, including contemporary painters who describe the beauty of the city in their paintings in different ways.