Reenactment of sacred plowing ritual
The ancient ritual expresses the Vietnamese people's deep gratitude to their ancestors who toiled the land and laid the foundation for national sustainability.
15:39, 2025/02/17
Explore the Doai region's rich and unique cultural tourism
The Dai Phung Ancient Communal House and traditional festivals in the Doai region (now Dan Phuong District on the outskirts of Hanoi) have long been popular tourist destinations.
14:40, 2025/02/12
Hanoi: Ancient pig procession festival revived
The midnight pig procession festival takes place in Hanoi's outlying district of Hoai Duc, drawing the attention of locals and visitors alike.
14:18, 2025/02/11
Diverse cultural celebrations at the 2025 Hung Kings commemoration festival
The Hung Temple Festival will run from March 29 to April 7, featuring a variety of traditional rituals and cultural activities.
13:38, 2025/02/08
Yen Tu Spring Festival 2025 kicks off
The eagerly awaited Yen Tu Festival lasts until April, inviting pilgrims and visitors to immerse themselves in the cultural heritage of the nation.
15:44, 2025/02/06
The unique folk game of ball robbery for good luck
The person who catches the ball in the Ball Kicking and Robbing Festival is believed to be incredibly lucky, with good fortune and prosperity all year round.
15:23, 2025/02/05
Co Loa Festival Cultural Week 2025 opens
The festival functions as a guardian of traditional Vietnamese cultural values, ensuring their transmission to future generations.
18:05, 2025/02/04
Lunar New Year tourism boom sets new records
Hanoi emerged as a leading destination during the Vietnamese Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, recording 142,000 foreign arrivals, an increase of 15.8% over the previous year.
17:55, 2025/02/04
Giong Festival: Sacred offerings revealed
Centuries of legend, history and cultural pride come alive at the Giong Festival, an annual celebration in the picturesque outskirts of Hanoi.
21:37, 2025/02/03
Giong Festival 2025 opens
The festival, held in tribute to Thanh Giong, one of Vietnam's four immortals, is among Hanoi's most captivating and historic events.
21:16, 2025/02/03
Huong Pagoda Festival opens
The Huong Pagoda Festival traditionally runs from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the end of the third lunar month, or from February 3 to April 27.
07:51, 2025/02/03
Experience unique Snake Dance in Hanoi's Le Mat Village
Every spring, tourists flock to this village on Hanoi's outskirts for the historic Jiaolong Dance.
08:15, 2025/02/01
Dong Da Mound Festival: Celebration of heroic tradition
A festival celebrating the 236th anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory over Chinese invaders will be held at Dong Da Culture Park in Hanoi from February 2-4, marking the fifth to seventh days of the first lunar month.
01:01, 2025/01/28
Fireworks light up Vietnam’s sky on Lunar New Year’s Eve
People across Vietnam are excited to see fireworks on Lunar New Year’s Eve – the biggest celebration for Vietnamese.
13:33, 2025/01/27
Lunar New Year celebrations in Hanoi offer a rich array of cultural experiences
The Snake New Year in Hanoi will feature a series of cultural and tourism events designed to attract both locals and visitors.
10:10, 2025/01/27
Hanoi cook makes Tet feast tray using 'sweet' ingredients
Imitations of Tet meals made of cake and fondant by a baker in Hanoi amaze many people because they look just like the real thing.
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.
21:32, 2025/01/22
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.
13:58, 2025/01/21
Lively celebration of Vietnamese traditional attire in Hanoi's Old Quarter
The streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter came alive as the city hosted the vibrant "Tet Viet- Tet Pho" (Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet 2025) festival to welcome the Lunar New Year.
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.