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Hanoi farmers harvest rice under scorching heat

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.

Buddhists perform ritual from distance on Vesak

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.

Disabled people’s hands turn trash into art

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.

Hanoi special sweet dumplings for Han Thuc Festival

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.