“Happy Vietnam” photo exhibition opens in Thailand
A captivating exhibition of 180 stunning images of Vietnam is currently on display in Bangkok, Thailand to help audiences discover the beauty and vibrancy of Vietnam and its people.
16:03, 2025/01/03
Hanoi recreates unique ritual of Thai ethnic minority
The distinctive cultural practice of the Thai ethnic minority is being re-enacted in Hanoi, offering visitors a chance to experience this fascinating tradition until January 31.
11:38, 2024/12/31
Countdown events and fireworks to welcome New Year 2025 in Hanoi
With the New Year just around the corner, let The Hanoi Times take you on a tour of the most exciting celebrations taking place in Hanoi!
21:56, 2024/12/29
"Pho Ganh" vendor sculpture represents Hanoi's culinary street
A bronze statue of a street vendor has been erected on Hanoi's food street as a way to honor pho, a unique and popular specialty in the capital.
15:49, 2014/03/24
National Library - so useful when being in Hanoi
Located in Trang Thi street, National Library is the biggest synthetic library in Vietnam. Established in 1919 and named after Pierre Pasquier a Far East magnate in 1939. The library has 92,163 books including two tenths of Vietnamese books.
10:02, 2014/03/14
Int’l Day of Happiness first held in Ha Noi
The first International Day of Happiness, themed “Love and Share” will be held at 9 pm on March 20 in the Ha Noi Opera House.
10:11, 2014/03/11
Village holds annual water festival
The special rotating palanquin ceremony has just been held by Hanoi residents to bring back water from the Red River.
07:35, 2014/03/05
Many activities held in response to Earth Hour 2014
The “Earth Hour” Campaign 2014 will officially take place at August Revolution Square from 8 pm to 9.30pm on March 29.
14:30, 2014/03/03
Japanese artifacts on display in Hanoi
As many as70 artifacts depicting Japan’s historical events and its traditional culture are on exhibit at 25 Tong Dan Street in Hanoi.
18:10, 2014/02/27
Literature fund in Hanoi named writer Le Luu
The first-ever private literature fund initiated by a Vietnamese writer was announced on Tuesday.
10:24, 2014/02/27
Cherry blossom festival blooms in HN
The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival 2014 will take place on March 8 and 9 in Ha Noi.
15:23, 2014/02/25
Hanoi flag tower: unique architectural works
Located on Dien Bien Phu street, Ba Dinh district, near Ba Dinh Square. Hanoi Flag Tower, also called Cot Co, is one of the rare architectural works in Hanoi .
15:42, 2014/02/24
First buffalo fighting festival in Hanoi
Despite the inclement rainy weather, thousands of people are flockingto Hanoi’s PhucTho stadium to attend a buffalo fighting festival – the first of its kind in the capital city.
15:29, 2014/02/14
Thousands of book lovers join Hanoi spring fair
The 2014 Spring Book Fair opened at the Hanoi Library on February 14, attracting thousands of people, mostly young readers.
09:23, 2014/02/12
Spring book fair to open in Hanoi
A variety of young writers are expected to introduce their latest work at the 2014 Spring Book Fair at Hanoi Library on February 14–16.
16:04, 2014/02/10
Traditional folk art appreciated in Hanoi
An exhibition of Vietnamese folk paintings has attracted a large number of visitors, giving hope to some for a revival of the two traditional art forms, Hang Trong and Dong Ho.
15:28, 2014/02/10
There’s a dog training centre in Hanoi...
Ricky Foresters, the 33-year-old American owner of Hanoi’s only canine obedience centre Alpha Dog, is helping the capital city’s dog owners train their beloved pets.
13:27, 2014/02/05
Thousands celebrate Dong Da festival
Thousands of Hanoians and visitors took part in Hanoi’s Dong Da festival on February 4, marking Vietnamese people’s 1789 victory over the Chinese Qing invaders.
11:20, 2014/01/25
House of Heritage celebrates folk painting
Hanoi’s House of Heritage is celebrating the famous Dong Ho and Hang Trong folk painting styles as part of Lunar New Year (Tet) festivities.
09:00, 2014/01/23
Spring Festival taking place in Hanoi
A Spring Festival has been taking place at Quan Ngua Stadium in the capital city until January 26, held by Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
12:05, 2014/01/22
Special king offerings now in Hanoi for Tet
Many rare and expensive kinds of animals, which were considered as specialties offered for Kings in the past, are now being displayed at Hanoi Spring Fair 2014 as Tet nears.
14:41, 2014/01/17
Exhibition on Japanese culture opened in Hanoi
A Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) exhibition on Japanese culture opened in Hanoi on January 16 with a view to strengthening the cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.
11:07, 2014/01/14
Year of Horse gallops into view with festival
A spring festival celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse will take place in Hanoi from January 16-23 with an exciting and varied programme.
14:00, 2014/01/09
Fireworks to set off at 29 sites in Hanoi
Ha Noi will hold fireworks shows at 29 places, including five high-range and 24 low-range shows at the lunar Year’s Eve.