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The fascinating cultural events aim to introduce precious tangible and intangible heritages of Vietnam to the public and international friends. According to Tran Thi Thuy Lan, Deputy Head of the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Old Quarter, Hanoi's authorities will hold a series of cultural events, including fashion shows, traditional music performances, talks and exhibitions at Hanoi’s Old Quarter area from November 18 to 30. An art space of the "Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2022" program at Center for Culture and Art No.22 Hang Buom Street, Hoan Kiem District. Photo: Nguyet Minh The series of cultural events aim to preserve and promote the great values of Vietnamese heritage among the community on the occasion of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, which will fall on November 23. “The Old Quarter has always been associated with the formation and development of Thang Long - Hanoi, where numerous valuable tangible and intangible cultural heritages have … [Read more...] about Hanoi Old Quarter: Exceptional activities to celebrate Vietnam’s 17th Cultural Heritage Day

Hanoi Metro, the operator of Hanoi’s Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line, has recorded an increase in passengers as traffic jams and gas-purchasing woes in the Vietnamese capital city continue to worsen. Every seat on the metro during the rush hour on Wednesday morning was occupied, with many passengers having to stand, as observed by a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporter. Among the passengers was Pham Thi Phuong, a resident of the Van Quan urban area in Ha Dong District who works at an office on Hang Bac Street in Hoan Kiem District. Phuong's 12-kilometer commute to work includes getting on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro at Van Quan Station then getting off at Cat Linh Station before taking a bus to her office. Passengers on the Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line in Hanoi, November 16, 2022. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre Phuong said that not needing to queue to buy gasoline was the main reason she opted to use the metro, aside from its convenience, cleanliness, and cheap fares. … [Read more...] about Traffic congestion, petrol shortage boost metro adoption in Hanoi

Many foreign tourists are rushing to Ta Hien Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter to watch World Cup matches. On Wednesday evening, Ta Hien Street was very crowded, including lots of foreigners, who gathered to see the match between Germany and Japan. A couple of foreigners took photos while watching the match. Some cafes had screens to make it easier for customers to watch the World Cup matches No empty seats were left in the cafe despite the pavement being used. Many foreigners said that this was the first time they had visited Vietnam. They were impressed by local people’s friendliness. Ta Hien Street in Hanoi Old Quarter which is often called Pho Tay (Foreigner Street) is busier at night. Most international visitors to Hanoi usually visit the street. The street is only about 200 metres long, connecting Luong Ngoc Quyen, Ma May and Hang Bac streets and is home to bars, beer stalls and restaurants, attracting tens … [Read more...] about Foreigners flock to Hanoi street to cheer on World Cup

The long narrow Luong Van Can Street has long been known as one of special historical-cultural significance to all Hanoians. Situated some meters away from Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake, Luong Van Can is also considered as one of the two largest toy kingdoms in Hanoi, besides Hang Ma Street. The vivid history Luong Van Can Street in the old days. Back in the 1930s, a direct road linking Hang Quat Street and Hoan Kiem Lake was built as part of Le Quy Don Street, which stretched 300 meters from Hang Bo Street to Le Thai To Street. After the 1954 milestone (the year when Hanoi was liberated from French occupation), Le Quy Don Street was renamed Luong Van Can Street. Luong Van Can (1854 - 1927), alias On Nhu, was a strong-willed Vietnamese scholar from Nhi Khe Village, Thuong Tin District, Ha Tay Province, now within Hanoi. In 1874, he passed the Huong exam, or inter-provincial Confucian exam, and later a member of the Hanoi Municipal Council by the French … [Read more...] about Tales of Hanoi Streets: Luong Van Can Street – historical landmark, children and women’s paradise

Through centuries, sidewalks in Hanoi have not only been part of the urban landscape, but more importantly, they are also open exhibitions of the capital’s cultural traits that can be found nowhere else. Each Hanoian has memories, sweet or bitter, of the sidewalk. However, not everyone knows exactly when the walkways were first built in the city. The history of the Hanoi sidewalk A street vendor on Hang Dao Street in 1940. Photo: Harrison Forman/ Kinh te & Do thi According to a journalist, writer, and Hanoi specialist, Nguyen Ngoc Tien, between 1847 and 1883, Hanoi only had a few paved streets, where a large number of Chinese resided, including Phuc Kien or today’s Lan Ong Street, Quan Co Den- now Ma May Street, or Hang Ngang. Most of the rest were still earthen roads. There were no sidewalks or drainage ditches in the “36 streets” commercial quarter. Each time it rained, the roads here were submerged under dozens of centimeters of water, and … [Read more...] about The unique sidewalk culture of Hanoi: A funky initiative of French

There is no need to travel far, just a walk around Hanoi will help you taste specialties across Vietnam. Some must-try dishes include Banh cuon Cao Bang (Cao Bang Steamed Rice Rolls), Vit quay Lang Son (Lang Son roasted duck), Canh ca Thai Binh (fish soup of Thai Binh Province), Bun bo Hue (Hue Noodle Soup with Beef), Sup luon Nghe An (Nghe An Eel Soup), Nem nuong Nha Trang (grilled pork rolls of Nha Trang City), or Com tam Sai Gon (Sai Gon Steamed Broken Rice). If you haven’t had an occasion to visit different regions across the S-shaped strip of land, why not travel through the culinary path? Right in the capital city, there are countless eateries serving regional specialties, whose flavors are fairly close to the originals. Banh cuon Cao Bang Different from other versions of Hanoi's steamed rice crepes, which are usually eaten with sweet-and-sour sauce, Banh cuon Cao Bang is served with broth made of pig’s bones. Photo: Tu Nguyen … [Read more...] about Roaming Hanoi for 1,001 specialties from different parts of Vietnam

The ‘knowledge street’ in Hanoi was once a witness to a painful history. Hanoi’s first book street is currently crowded with visitors walking around and taking pictures. But few people know that the area used to be called the Underworld Market for its mass grave during the Anti-French Resistance War. A mysterious corner of Hanoi Today Hanoi's Book Street. Photo: Donic Trinh Hanoi has a small street near the Supreme People’s Court and Mélia Hanoi Hotel, stretching only about 200 meters from Ly Thuong Kiet Street to Hai Ba Trung Street. Named "Hanoi Book Street", it was once a market known only by Hanoians born before the early 1980s, with a spooky name: the Underworld Market. An Pham, 54, a resident who lives in Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, told The Hanoi Times that when she was a child, she was filled with fear whenever she walked down Hai Ba Trung Street or Ly Thuong Kiet Street. The market was a desolate and mysterious place. “The two ends … [Read more...] about Tales of Hanoi Streets: The ‘Underworld’ Market in Hanoi

Unlike other places in the world, the sidewalk in Hanoi is not just for walking but a multifaceted social space and location of livelihood, partly reflecting the capital city's culture. According to common sense, a sidewalk is usually a place of passage for pedestrians, as well as for vegetation and urban technical infrastructures, such as electric poles or lights. But for many Hanoians, especially those living in the Old Quarter Area, the sidewalk is a memorable and dispensable part of life. Interesting space for socializing Hanoi sidewalks in the 1990s: A place for gathering. File Photo According to writer Do Phan, in 1969, after the cessation of the American bombing and the return of evacuated students to Hanoi, the sidewalks were the playground for children. During breaks, the sidewalk in front of school gates was crowded with students and stalls selling dry apricot, roasted peanuts, apple mix, crispy dumplings, and candy balls. Boys played soccer or … [Read more...] about The unique sidewalk culture of Hanoi: Daily life on the pavement

Unique contemporary artworks by 40 prominent artists are on display, telling interesting historical stories with Vietnamese themes. A series of exhibitions and installations of contemporary Vietnamese works are on display until the end of November within the framework of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2022. The space of the lantern installation by artist Xuan Lam at Center for Culture and Art No. 22 Hang Buom Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. Photo: Lan Tran Being displayed at the Center for Culture and Art No.22 Hang Buom Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, is a unique series of contemporary art exhibitions and installations inspired by the Vietnamese heritage and history of 40 individuals and groups of contemporary artists in Hanoi. The exhibition features eight major art spaces, including the art installation "Fairy Skites"; the artifact show "Memories of 22 Hang Buom", the lantern installation "Past and Present Meeting", the art installation "Five … [Read more...] about Series of exhibitions to honor Hanoi contemporary artists

The soft, heartwarming cake, served with sweet and sour fish sauce, is a familiar afternoon dish among the citizens when the weather turns cold. Despite a wealth of Hanoi light snacks, hot Banh duc ( cake made of rice flour and lime water) s till holds an irreplaceable position on the locals’ list of choices. The rustic specialty of Hanoi - hot Banh duc with minced pork, wood ear mushroom, dried onion and herbs. Photo: Viet Hai Banh duc is a rustic dish that has existed for a long time in the cuisine of Northern Vietnam. In the olden days, among impoverished families suffering from rice shortages, Banh duc was seen as the heartiest part of a meal, usually without garnish. Wonderful treat in Hanoi winter The thick traditional flan is made of rice flour stirred in clear limewater, kept cool after boiling, then cut into blocks. When eaten, the chewy flan texture blends with the scent of peanuts scattered inside and the strong taste of Tuong … [Read more...] about Hot Banh duc for Hanoi’s winter days