In Vietnamese culture, banh com (green stick rice cake) is one of the most important presents when two families establish a special bond in a wedding ceremony.
Not only an enjoyable road with popular destinations with an ancient pagoda and a village temple, Trich Sai Street in Tay Ho District has now become more known for its special cultural place, giving travelers a good time trying to make Do paper – a traditional craft item of the ancient Buoi area.
When Summer arrives in June, lotus flowers flourish on the West Lake in Tay Ho District, and signify the start of making one of Hanoi’s quintessential gifts - lotus tea.
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