Da Sy Blacksmith Village - a fascinating destination for traditional craft enthusiasts
Famous for its handcrafted knives and scissors, Da Sy Blacksmith Village in Hanoi offers visitors a unique glimpse into Vietnam's traditional metalsmith craft.
08:20, 2025/02/01
Admiring Dong Ho folk paintings on traditional ao dai
The harmonious blend of tradition and modernity enhances Vietnamese women's beauty, especially during Tet.
19:52, 2025/01/19
President and spouse join overseas Vietnamese celebrating tradition ahead of Tet
The traditional carp release ceremony, a ritual marking the transition from the old year to the new, is an important part of the Lunar New Year celebrations in Vietnam.
21:28, 2025/01/13
Young voices celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s cultural heritage
The "Voice of Heritage" finale celebrated Hanoi's cultural soul as 14 student teams passionately brought the city's rich history to life.
05:24, 2021/05/25
Disabled people’s hands turn trash into art
Scrap fabric of tailors in Van Phuc silk village (Ha Dong district, Hanoi) have been turned into colorful folk paintings, thanks to the diligent skillful hands of people with disabilities.
20:55, 2021/04/12
Hanoi special sweet dumplings for Han Thuc Festival
The ready-made ingredients to make Han Thuc’s festival specialties has been plenty in both local and online markets for expats in Hanoi to buy and delight their children at home with a Vietnamese cooking lesson.
08:20, 2021/03/28
Shoulder pole of street vendors - a charm of Hanoi
Street carrying poles have been one of the typical images of Hanoi, embellishing its beauty.
10:10, 2021/03/26
Tour “Turn off the lights” takes place during the “earth hour” ceremony
The tour entitled “Turn off the lights” is auctioned openly on Facebook to raise money for environment protection.
13:07, 2021/03/18
Brilliant Hanoi streets in Hoa Gao season
Hanoi streets are adorned with velvet red Hoa Gao or the flower of Bombax Ceiba in every March.
17:33, 2021/03/04
‘Workation’: The rise of a hybrid travel trend after the pandemic
According to the survey, 52% of Vietnamese travelers have already considered booking somewhere to stay in order to work from a different destination, while 57% would be willing to quarantine if they could work remotely.
15:57, 2021/03/03
Exhibition: “Those who do not move, do not notice their chains”
The exhibition, held by international and Vietnamese female artists in Hanoi to commemorate life and work of Rosa Luxemburg, will be opened to public from March 5 to April 12
16:34, 2021/03/02
The Gala Concert “Hope” at Hanoi Opera House
The symphony concert entitled “Hope” will kick-off a series of music performances by Vietnam Symphony Orchestra in 2021.
09:46, 2021/02/24
Taking photoshoots without facemasks in “Hoa Ban streets” in Hanoi
Amid elegant spring days, some usually quiet streets in Hanoi like Bac Son, Hoang Dieu among others, are becoming increasingly boisterous with people taking snapshots of Ban trees in full bloom. However, most of them don't wear facemask.
19:52, 2021/02/16
Hanoi: relics, temples and religious sites closed – people do the worship ritual from distance
From February 16, the relics, temples and religious sites within Hanoi city were closed to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
13:32, 2021/02/12
Hanoi specialty for Tet: candied lotus seed
Tet provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to sample some of Vietnam’s more exotic culinary creations.
17:47, 2021/02/11
The main rituals in the Lunar New Year Festival
For centuries, every year when Tet (the Lunar New Year Festival) arrives, various rituals have been held in every family, bringing a lively ambiance filled with tradition and culture in the beginning of the New Year all over the country.
06:07, 2021/02/11
New unique Banh Chung attracts diners
The new delicious creations of Banh Chung or Vietnamese traditional cake for Tet has won the hearts of culinary connoisseurs.
22:14, 2021/02/04
Hanoi: Environment protection message is delivered on the Kitchen God Farewell’s day
The volunteer group, called itself as “Ca Chep” or The carp, delivers a message of environmental protection: "Release fish- Not plastic bags".
09:58, 2021/02/04
Hanoians enjoy oldest spring flower market in Hang Luoc street
Visiting Hang Luoc flower market as Tet (Lunar New Year) approaching is an elegant hobby of Hanoiains.
11:42, 2021/01/27
Anyone has tasted all the street food of Hanoi?
Hanoi street foods have become a nostalgia for travelers who have once enjoyed them.
15:50, 2021/01/14
Sommelier Ho Tuan Minh: Always proud of Vietnam's national dish
The effort of an oversea Vietnamese sommelier in introducing local culinary to the world.
14:23, 2020/12/31
Expended pedestrian street space around Hoan Kiem Lake opened
Hanoians and tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy a series of activities in the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake on the last day of 2020.
15:00, 2020/12/28
Who are the urban citizens in the cultural flow of Hanoi?
The urban citizens are dynamic people who are always eager to try new things and dissatisfied with the routine. Being demanding shapes a new way of thinking. But not everyone living in Hanoi is called an urban citizen.
17:04, 2020/12/26
Hanoi special tofu set for large scale production
Many Hanoians still consider tofu that are made from Mo Village the best with creamy taste and sweet flavor.