Culture

With the New Year just around the corner, let The Hanoi Times take you on a tour of the most exciting celebrations taking place in Hanoi!

A bronze statue of a street vendor has been erected on Hanoi's food street as a way to honor pho, a unique and popular specialty in the capital.

A captivating exhibition of 180 stunning images of Vietnam is currently on display in Bangkok, Thailand to help audiences discover the beauty and vibrancy of Vietnam and its people.

To mark the 100th anniversary of poet Nguyen Dinh Thi's birth, a set of stamps has been issued featuring his portrait and notable works.

French Ambassador Olivier Brochet has got to know Vietnamese Tet holiday and the traditional costumes in admirable sharing.

The magnificent organ is the work of a Belgian organ builder and was shipped from Japan to Vietnam to the awe of many people.

Founded during the Nguyen dynasty in the 1800s, Thuong Mao Carpentry Village on the outskirts of Hanoi has grown steadily to become a major supplier of wood products throughout Vietnam.

The artisan with more than 70 years of making lanterns said more than just a toy, the products have largely contributed to teaching patriotism, filial piety, and national pride.

Art lovers will have an extraordinary opportunity to immerse themselves in unique paintings that beautifully recreate key stages of Vietnamese fine art.

The fair aims to raise fund to help the Japanese hit by natural disasters in Japan.

The bilingual book Hanoi Architecture - The cultural encounter between Vietnam and France contains valuable pictures of French architecture in Hanoi.

Hanoi celebrates cultural connections throughout the year

Talented women of Ha Thai Lacquer Craft Village in Hanoi remain steadfast in their innovation, working tirelessly to preserve and enhance the rich tradition of their village on the outskirts of Hanoi.

Pho has followed Vietnamese people around the globe as a traditional dish loved by many foreigners, contributing to honoring the culinary culture of the “S-shaped country”.

Through a series of engaging activities, the Hanoi Food Culture Festival 2024 promotes Hanoi pho, an intangible cultural heritage.

The "Truc Bach Night" space in Hanoi offers visitors, both Vietnamese and international tourists, a unique experience, where the peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of the challenging subsidy period resonates deeply with their hearts.

Hanoi pho has been officially listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2024.

Thirty-two pho restaurants in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem district were recently honored for their superb flavors and commitment to food hygiene and safety standards.

In Vietnam, Christmas has become a youthful event that seamlessly blends Western customs with the warmth of the local people.

Hanoi pho, now a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, will be the centerpiece of a year-end festival celebrating its timeless inheritance and cultural significance.