Hanoi Barbershop Culture – More than a haircut

Barbers have long played a very important role in Vietnamese lives. The Vietnamse has the phrase:…

Vietnamese Water Puppets

Originating from the villages of the Red River Delta area of Northern Vietnam, water puppetry reflects…

Temple of Literature in Hanoi

The Temple of Literature (known as Văn Miếu-Quốc Tử Giám in Vietnamese) is a Temple of…

Top 5 Attractive Museums in Hanoi

Hanoi, the center of culture, entertainment, and information is well-known for its long history. No wonder…

36 streets Hanoi on portrait of 20th century

Come along with us for a trip down memory lane – in photos – of what…

Ancient pagodas around Hanoi’s West Lake

Around Hanoi’s most famous lake, Ho Tay (West Lake), are more than 20 temples and pagodas…

200-year old village in Hanoi

Ancient Nom village in Van Lam district, northern Hung Yen province, about 30km from the capital…

2015 Co Loa Festival in pictures

Co Loa Festival is held annually to commemorate and worship King An Duong Vuong Thuc Phan,…

Tet in Hanoi, Vietnam

Lunar New Year or Tet reminds people living away from their homeland of family reunion. Tet…

Long Bien bridge festival 2014 scheduled for December

According to Ha Noi City People’s Committee, N.N Investment and Development Joint Stock Company has sent…

Prehistoric Period of Hanoi

Archaeologists have found in Co Loa Commune cut and polished pebbles quite similar to those found…

Japan cultural festival to take place in Ha Noi

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has promulgated a decision on the organization of Japan…