Kitchen Gods' farewell ritual: A cherished Vietnamese tradition
Today, on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, Vietnamese families prepare a feast to see the Kitchen Gods off to heaven as part of the traditional Vietnamese Tet ceremony.
22:44, 2025/01/25
Tet time tensions: How to cope and be joyful
Welcome to another edition of Words on the Street. We're going to dig into some of Hanoi's most pressing issues.
22:09, 2025/01/17
Hanoi kicks off the Spring Calligraphy Festival in celebration of Lunar New Year
The annual cultural event will welcome locals and visitors alike from now until February 9, 2025, offering a delightful experience in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
21:20, 2025/01/14
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
Travelers are invited to experience the charm of Vietnam's ancient Tet celebrations in the picturesque village of Duong Lam on the outskirts of Hanoi.
19:55, 2024/06/06
Hanoi resurrects ancient ritual
In June, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel hosts a variety of events and performances to revive Hanoi's ancient culture.
07:52, 2024/06/04
World Children's Day Festival entertains young minds
The 24th "World Children's Day Festival" offered fun and educational experiences for children in Vietnam.
21:42, 2024/06/02
Hanoi maximizes culinary value to boost tourism
Hanoi's unique cuisine, with its myriad of delicious dishes, has become a 'gold mine' for attracting tourism.
11:25, 2024/05/25
Exploring innovative vegan cuisine in old rice barn in heart of Hanoi
A restaurant serves delicious vegetarian dishes in an impressive space reminiscent of Hanoi's Old Quarter with its 36 old guilds.
21:23, 2024/05/24
Hanoi restores West Lake lotus ponds ahead of first major Lotus Festival
The first Lotus Festival in Hanoi is expected to help diversify the capital's tourism products.
15:29, 2024/05/19
Hanoi Grapevine's Finest 2024 to honor Vietnamese artists
The award recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations working in arts and culture in Vietnam last year.
13:09, 2024/05/08
Hanoi's oldest book street preserving the city's reading culture
From one small bookstore to a dozen today, Dinh Le, the oldest book street in downtown Hanoi, has been a favorite destination for Hanoi's book lovers for decades.
20:42, 2024/05/02
Trivial jobs: Hanoians strive to keep their old trades alive
Deep in the narrow streets of the capital lies a world of shops and jobs that few people know about and thought had disappeared decades ago.
20:13, 2024/04/28
Hanoi flowers on postage stamps
Sets of stamps-themed Hanoi's Flower Seasons introduce philatelists and the general public to the city's unique urban charm.
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.
22:46, 2024/02/27
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.
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.