Legendary French opera to be performed on Vietnamese stage
The timeless French musical masterpiece Carmen will be performed on the Vietnamese stage to celebrate International Women's Day in March.
11:56, 2024/04/19
Where do Vietnamese prefer to go for their next holiday?
Hanoi is one of the top destinations favored by Vietnamese travelers, while Dalat and Danang have the highest search volume among domestic destinations for the long national holiday, which runs from April 27 to May 1 this year.
16:18, 2024/03/28
Hanoi, a city of music in the making
The proliferation of music events gives Hanoi a new look: a musical city.
22:49, 2024/03/26
Painting of an ancient Hanoi villa wins prestigious award
The first prize of the painting competition "Inspiring Tradition" went to the young deaf painter Tran Nam Long.
15:02, 2021/06/14
Hanoians visit market early for Doan Ngo Festival’s food
The festival, believed to scare insects away and get rid of germs from people's digestive system, is a custom at this time of the year.
20:42, 2021/06/10
Michelin Guide Book eyes on Vietnamese gastronomy
Vietnamese cuisine will be introduced in the world-famous Michelin Guide Book (Le Guide Michelin).
15:13, 2021/06/01
Hanoi farmers harvest rice under scorching heat
Under the sun up to 40 degrees Celsius, farmers in the outskirts of Hanoi are busy harvesting rice to keep up with the progress of the new crop - the second one of this year.
17:11, 2021/05/31
Ca muoi - a favorite Vietnamese side dish in summer
Despite it is salty, slightly sour, and too hard for the taste of foreigners, the pickled baby eggplant has a special place in Vietnamese cuisine.
17:18, 2021/05/26
Buddhists perform ritual from distance on Vesak
The UN Day of Vesak falls on May 26. Due to the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic whose threat mounts in the city, the Buddhist community decided to postpone the biggest Buddhist festival of the year.
19:42, 2021/05/25
Hanoi to celebrate Vietnam Family Day 2021
Vietnam Family Day 2021 offers Vietnamese across the country a chance to reunite, throw a feast, and embrace the values of family bonds.
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".