Night Walking Street Hanoi
Every weekend evening, the heart of Hanoi transforms. The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake become a pedestrian zone buzzing with life, performance, food, and commerce. What starts as a simple “no cars allowed” policy evolves…
Every weekend evening, the heart of Hanoi transforms. The streets around Hoan Kiem Lake become a pedestrian zone buzzing with life, performance, food, and commerce. What starts as a simple “no cars allowed” policy evolves…
A modern folk opera of Vietnam Cải Lương is a uniquely Vietnamese form of musical theatre — intimate, emotionally direct, and deeply woven into the cultural fabric of southern Vietnam (though appreciated country-wide). Think of…
Chèo is often called the “folk opera of Northern Vietnam.” It evolved from village song-and-dance traditions into a more theatrical and musical form—mixing spoken dialogue, singing, dance, and humor. Performed in both traditional and modern…
The world’s intangible heritage Ca trù is one of the oldest surviving Vietnamese vocal traditions — a refined and highly stylized form of musical storytelling that emerged centuries ago in royal courts, temples, and then…
Keangnam Hanoi Landmark 72 is Vietnam’s tallest skyscraper, rising to about 350 m with 72 stories. It dominates Hanoi’s western skyline and anchors a huge mixed-use complex of offices, luxury residential towers, a 5-star hotel,…
You might hear about Cirque du Soleil show which is recognized all over the world for high-quality, artistic entertainment. Here recently in Hanoi, you can enjoy this fascinating entertainment show – Ionah Hanoi, but it’s…
The Hùng King Temple Festival is Vietnam’s most important cultural and spiritual event. Celebrated annually in honor of the Hùng Kings — mythic founders of the Vietnamese nation — the festival draws thousands of pilgrims,…
Quan họ is a traditional Vietnamese folk song form that originated in Bắc Ninh Province. It features call-and-response duets, usually performed by female and male singers in traditional garb. The melodies are hauntingly lyrical, with…
Every weekend evening, Hanoi’s Old Quarter sheds its daytime pace and transforms into a pedestrian wonderland of lights, stalls, street food and buzz. The night market (especially along Hàng Đào and nearby streets) is not…