Hanoi is the only city in the Asia-Pacific region to be awarded the “City for Peace” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is a recognition and appreciation of the values of historical and cultural traditions, achievements of the renewal career, as well as the aspirations for peace of Hanoi Capital…
Time: 10:00 – 20:00, 21/06 – 18/08/2019 ( Tuesday to Sunday) Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) B1 – R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City 72A Nguyễn Trãi street, Thanh Xuân district, Hà Nội “Is plastics our world or are we the world of plastics?” This is the message brought by artists from Tòhe through…
Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival – Hanoi 2019 took place from March 29 to 31, 2019 in the area of Ly Thai To Monument Park with many special cultural activities. According to Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival – Hanoi 2019 gathered about 20,000 cherry blossom branches of all kinds, along with…
Long before anyone can remember, Pho appeared and became “a treat” that was common yet special to the people of Hanoi. It was common since this dish could be prepared easily with familiar and popular ingredients, but the specialty came from the signature Hanoi taste, “It wasn’t because only Hanoi had it, but because only…
Hồ Gươm Walking Street is one of the weekend destinations enjoyed not only by Hanoi residents but also by foreign tourists. Officially gone into effect from September 1, 2016, Hồ Gươm Walking Street, opened from Friday evening until Sunday evening every week has become not only a place for entertainment for Hanoians but also an…
Although design as a contemporary commercial platform is only now emerging in Hanoi, design has historically informed the city’s evolution. Hanoi’s architecture and art talents have translated western concepts into a uniquely Vietnamese aesthetic since early 20th century. This is evidenced in the city’s landmarks including Thang Long Citadel World Heritage Site; and surrounding architecture…
