Culture

The most favorite historic sites of interest will welcome visitors again starting May 14 after the temporary closure to prevent Covid-19.

Bookstores in Hanoi Book Street will stop selling to comply with the government’s directive on social distancing and avoidance of public gatherings to prevent Covid-19 pandemic.

Some historical relics and popular tourist destinations in Hanoi announced temporary closure as of February 4 to avoid the nCoV.

In the late morning, the number of arrivals to the pagoda increased rapidly. Some came to seek blessings for a prosperous year.

Tet is a magic time when ancient customs and beliefs live on, Thuy Duong tell us about how a family in Hanoi celebrates a typical traditional Tet.

A perfect kumquat tree full of fruits may cost around VND2 million (US$86).

A handicraft 3D lightbox including layers of paper-cut may take four to five hours to be completed.

A handicraft 3D lightbox including layers of paper-cut may take four to five hours to be completed.

Visitors can savor culinary heritages and typical dishes of three regions of Vietnam and watch food elaboration processes as well as some demonstrations of the artisan cooks nationwide.

Doan Ngo festival, which falls on June 7 this year, is a kick-off occasion to kill the insects harming the crops.

The days after Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) is expected to be no less exciting with dragon boat race, calligraphy fair and festivals featuring ethnic minorities` culture.

The victory has gone down in Vietnamese history as an immortal and epic struggle for national autonomy, construction and defense.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that it has added three cultural heritages of Hanoi to the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Coming to Ba Vi countryside farm in Van Hoa commune, Ba Vi district, Hanoi, tourists will immerse themselves in nature and have opportunities to play the farmers.

The Hanoi riches has their new sort of pursuit.

The US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to promote Hanoi tourism on its channel from October 30 to November 8 across the regions such as Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South Asia.

Located on the 2nd floor of the collective house No.5, Dinh Le Street, Hanoi, Mr. Le Luy - owner of Mao bookstore still diligently "keep the fire" for reading culture in the city for nearly 30 years now.

Autumn in Hanoi with light breeze and fairy cold favors egg coffee`s lover

As usual, on the first Sunday of each month, the “Ex-lover fair” takes place in 58/52 To Ngoc Van (Tay Ho Dist., Hanoi).

In a roundtable discussion to find solutions on making good movies about Hanoi hosted by the Hanoi Film Association, many directors and artists agreed that the making good movies about Hanoi is an effective and practical way to respond to Hanoi Party Committee’s Program 04.