My HaNoi

Late-February to early-March is the best time of year to observe the vibrant wildflower of pear in some streets in the capital city.

The stars of this dish are, obviously, snails. And sometimes they can be unsightly to look at. However, once you get over the sight, you’ll know why this dish has gained quite a lot of prominence among the people.

Hang Trong folk prints are the traditional trait of an ancient capital. The seemingly forgotten technique has been awakened recently.

From February 16, the relics, temples and religious sites within Hanoi city were closed to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.

Narcissus or Hoa Thuy Tien decorates every Hanoian's home during Tet (Lunar New Year Festival) as it is considered as a symbol of good luck and happiness.

Dong Da hillock is an evidence of Vietnam’s fighting spirit against China invaders.

Rich in vegetables, rice and seafood, Hanoian speciates have incorporated Cambodia and Thai influences into style that is distinctively its own.

Each of the traditional folk, dances which performs on festive days in the northern region, features different tunes and dance languages, but they all show the people's wishes for a peaceful new year to come.

Tet provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to sample some of Vietnam’s more exotic culinary creations.

For centuries, every year when Tet (the Lunar New Year Festival) arrives, various rituals have been held in every family, bringing a lively ambiance filled with tradition and culture in the beginning of the New Year all over the country.

Hanoi's streets are in shimmering decoration to welcome Tet, with the wishes for a coming peaceful and prosperous Lunar Year of the Buffalo.

The new delicious creations of Banh Chung or Vietnamese traditional cake for Tet has won the hearts of culinary connoisseurs.

For overseas Vietnamese peoe, way to home to gather with family is so long, especial during the Covid-19 pandemic time. Tet is when their nostalgia grows strong.

A bonsai kumquat pot in the shape of a typical communal house in the Central Highlands or an ancient house of Hanoi's Old Quarters is selling well this Tet (Lunar New Year Festival).

Flower, a special tourist product, will help increase income for farmers and attract tourists to the capital.

The simple yet exotic delicacy of piping hot noodle soup with beef has captured the heart of many culinary connoisseurs locally and internationally.

Pre-Tet days are the most colourful time of Hanoi when the capital changes its coat into a new vital color of spring and joy.

The volunteer group, called itself as “Ca Chep” or The carp, delivers a message of environmental protection: "Release fish- Not plastic bags".

Visiting Hang Luoc flower market as Tet (Lunar New Year) approaching is an elegant hobby of Hanoiains.

Kitchen God farewell ritual is a very old custom in Vietnam. On the 23rd day of the December in the Lunar Calendar, Land Genie and the Kitchen God ride carps to Heaven to deliver an annual report on the household’s activities to the Jade Emperor.