From black-and-white footage capturing Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, and rows of mahogany trees to contemporary frames of narrow alleys, old apartment blocks, and expanding new urban areas—Hanoi remains one of the few cities continuously tracked by Vietnamese cinema for over seven decades. The most profound shift lies not only in the urban landscape…
Hanoi is currently facing a “familiar” paradox within the cultural industries: the market is large enough, and the demand for spiritual consumption is significantly high, yet creative investment remains a difficult game to navigate. Successful models demonstrate that culture can operate entirely as an economic sector; however, to go the distance, investors and entrepreneurs must…
In recent years, Hanoi has been actively pursuing a trend that many cities worldwide have followed for over a decade: harnessing culture and creativity as a complementary resource for economic growth. Back in 2019, when Hanoi joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, the concept of the creative industries was still novel to most of the…
On August 9, 2025, Ho Van space became a unique cultural meeting place when the cultural activity “Weaving heritage – Weaving creativity” #9 took place, attracting a large audience in the capital with many rich experiences –nFolk melodies and Vietnamese handicraft spirit blend together in a heritage space in the heart of Hanoi. Heritage discovery…
Photo Hanoi 2025 – the International Photography Biennale, initiated and coordinated by the French Institute in Vietnam under the patronage of the Hanoi People’s Committee, will take place for one month starting from November 1, 2025. Held biennially, this is the 3rd time the event has been organized in Hanoi, with the participation of hundreds…
The theatrical piece “Nguyên (âm) đơn” (Simple Vowel), the debut work of young director Tố Diệp, officially premiered over three nights, from July 18 to 20, 2025, at Manzi Exhibition Space, attracting a large audience who love experimental theater. The Play Nguyên (âm) đơn by Director Tố Diệp. Photo: Organizers “Nguyên (âm) đơn” is the…
