Tran Quoc Pagoda- Pray For Peace
Tran Quoc is an ancient Pagod located in a corner of Hanoi West Lake and well- known in Vietnam. The pagoda was built in the pre- dynasty Ly Nam De…
Hanoi: Free Entrance Fee For 6 Relics in Lunar New Year
Hanoi is also free tickets for the disabled and persons under 15 years old when visiting relics. In the 30th, 1st and 2nd of this year’s Lunar New Year, 6…
A Ceramic Vase Costs Nearly a Billion VND
The product “Long Phung” was drawn with pure gold to describe the lively image of a couple of dragon and phoenix together with a couple of child dragons. The product…
Only in Vietnam: Conical Leaf Hat at Bell Village
From long time ago up to now, conical leaf hats have become an indispensable part of Vietnam culture. The conical leaf hat is associated with Vietnamese girls’ images and the…
Chang Son- The Craft Village with Wooden Hand Fans
Chang Son is a famous traditional craft village for its sophisticate and creative wooden hand fans. Although it has existed hundred years, the craft village Chang Son always deftly changes…
How Did Hanoian Dress Before Liberation Day?
In reference with costumes, Hanoians have been famous for politeness and secretiveness. Before liberation day, the combination between capital traditional culture and innovative and modern Western style has created many…
Fireworks Displays at 30 Places to celebrate 60 years of Capital Liberation
On occasion of celebrating 60 years of Capital Liberation (October 10, 1945- October 10, 2014), People’s Committee of Hanoi city is planning to display fireworks in the whole city. Accordingly,…
The Unique Classical Feature of Vietnam – Hanoi Old Quarter
There’s an old Vietnamese saying, “Hanoi has thirty-six streets and guilds – Jam Street, Sugar Street, Salt Street…”. Inside a modern and dynamic city, there appears an antique quarter, the…
12 topiary animals to welcome Tet Holiday at Hanoi park
To welcome the upcoming traditional Lunar New Year (Tet holiday), 12 animal sculptures planted with ornamental shrubs and flowers are being put on display at Thong Nhat (Reunification) Park in…
Discover Vietnamese water puppetry (Múa rối nước)
Water puppet is a typical form of Vietnamese art, especially in Hanoi, which has existed for more than 1000 years. In many guide books in Vietnam, people said that “Not…