On the history of a thousand-year-old ‘sơn ta’ and a hundred-year-old lacquer, ‘sơn ta’ is a story of slow living that is filled with philosophy of art and Vietnamese soul. Throughout history, ‘sơn ta’ and lacquer have enduringly conveyed a unique national cultural value. Above all, ‘sơn ta’ can make lacquer but more. ‘Sơn ta’…
Duong Lam Ancient Village, dating back hundreds of years, is located about 50 km west of Hanoi. Duong Lam is famous for specific traits of architecture and art belonging to ancient village of the Red River Delta. Visitors will be so surprised when Duong Lam has retained the basic traits of antique Vietnamese village with…
Known as a land of 1000-year civilization, Hanoi has a convergence of dainty morsels from all parts of the country. Thanks to the refinement and talent of Hanoians, Hanoi holds a unique culinary culture. It is not too surprising that Hanoi cuisine is a material of oral literature such as simple folk verses and proverbs….
Hanoi capital is rising every day with the skyscrapers, the hustle, and bustle of modern life. Despite the rapid development, Hanoi still retains its unique traditional culture, typically, the village gates. Along with the banyan tree, the wharf, the communal yard, the village gate becomes a country soul. From ancient times, behind the gate is…
Over the past few years, smart cities and creative cities are the concepts having been mentioned frequently in many countries around the world. Because of the difference in the cultural potential, the infrastructure, and the creativity of each city government and its residents, the different cities will achieve the same aims (smart cities and creative cities)…
For a long time, dragonflies, having been by craftspeople of Thach Xa (Thach That District, Hanoi), have become toys associated with childhood memories of many people of the Capital. Thach Xa Commune is located about 40 km west of Hanoi City. Thach Xa is famous for not only Tay Phuong pagoda located on the top…
