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Hanoi traditional values feature in Old Quarter braised fish

Rustic but delicious and delicate "Old Quarter braised fish", which contains many distinct culinary culture features, has becoming more and more popular among costumers, making it a famous dish under the brand of " Hanoi - 36 Old Streets”.

Visiting the historical house where President Ho pens the Declaration of Independence

Situated in Hang Dao ward, Hoan Kiem district in Hanoi, the house at 48 Hang Ngang street is a historical place where President Ho Chi Minh penned the Declaration of Independence. 

26 embassies hold cultural events in Hoan Kiem pedestrian zone in 3 years

After three years of launching, the pedestrian zone around Hoan Kiem Lake has been the venue of 410 significant cultural events.

 

Toys flood Hang Ma street as Halloween approaches

A variety of thrilling toys featuring a number of scary things have gone on sale throughout Hanoi’s Old Quarter as Halloween draws close.

Hanoi Old Quarter decorated for Liberation Day celebration

The emotional moments when Hanoi was liberated on October 10, 1954 will be revived through a programme entitled ‘Memory of Hanoi – 65 Years’, which starts today in the capital’s Old Quarter.

The last iron forger keeps the furnace’s flame burning on Hanoi’s old street

In the memories of many Hanoians’ generation, Lo Ren street in Hoan Kiem District houses many forging furnaces.

Mural street shines during Mid-Autumn Festival

As the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming near, the streets of Hanoi are filled with vibrant lanterns with different colors and shapes. 

Hanoi to ban some streets to hold Full Moon Festival

Hanoi will ban traffic from several streets in the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District to hold the Full Moon Festival 2019, announced the Hanoi Department of Transport.

 

Traditional crafts of Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a charming place that many want to explore.

One rescued after house walls collapse in Hanoi

Search and rescue teams have rescued one person after the walls of a house on Hang Bong Street in Hanoi suddenly collapsed on July 2.

Popular Hanoi tourist street

Ta Hien Street in Hanoi Old Quarter which is often called as Pho Tay (Foreigner Street) is busier at night, particularly at the weekend with large numbers of foreigners.

Old Quarter to feature heritage of ancient capitals

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi’s Old Quarter will host a celebration of the cultural charm of Hue Imperial City from today to December 2.

An outside perspective on life in Hanoi

Having moved to Hanoi a few months ago, Mai Kathryn Brand shares her first impressions on life in the capital.

Hanoi to have new pedestrian areas around Hoan Kiem Lake

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Hanoi People's Committee has approved a pilot project to organize walking streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, from 7pm to midnight on weekends, starting from September 1.

Hanoi: more walking area open around Hoan Kiem Lake

 More streets in Hanoi will be shut to traffic at weekends so pedestrians can enjoy Hoan Kiem Lake from October. 

Hanoi foreigner’s street at night

 VietNamNet Bridge - The lemon tea, draught beer, and coffee shops at the "international crossroads of Ta Hien” are increasingly and crowded on weekend evenings.

Photos: Is this the smallest house in the world?

 VietNamNet Bridge – This house of less than 5 square meters is located in the Hanoi Old Quarter. To move around inside, the owners have to crawl.

Photos: Hanoi Old Quarter bustling before Tet

Crowds of people have flocked to Hang Ma Street in the Hanoi Old Quarter to purchase votive objects and decorations for the traditional lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Image: Hanoi Old Quarter antique sellers usher out Lunar New Year

 Hanoi's Old Quarter antique shops have thrown their doors open for Tet, offering discounts on rare and unique items to celebrate the Lunar New Year in an annual event that brings them much profit.

Performing traditional theater in Hanoi

Traditional theaters play an important role in Vietnamese culture. Despite the rapid development of contemporary art genres and the entertainment industry in Vietnam, traditional theaters continue to inspire both Vietnamese and foreign audience.