When I first journeyed to Vietnam at the age of 22, fresh out of college over two decades ago, the romantic allure of Hanoi captivated me. My arrival coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, a time ...

In today's fast-paced world, many young people in the capital city of Hanoi have found their own ways to experience Lunar New Year suitable to modern life while still preserving the essence of the ...

Lunar New Year is full of sights and sounds. There is the popping of fireworks to ward off evil spirits, the lion dancers moving to the beat of drums and the red envelopes to give gifts to loved ones.

Cultural spaces in Hanoi's Old Quarter will be filled with traditional Tet activities, such as decorating the 12 zodiac animals and showcasing celebration space. The program "Vietnamese Tet - Old ...

Despite the holiday's end, Hanoi retains the Tet's ambiance, offering a weekend with dragon-themed exhibitions and a northern Vietnamese Tet menu. The February event 'Hanoi Swing Out' provides an ...

When Xuân Dieu street, on which I ride my motorbike every day, turns into a moving garden, I know spring has come and Têt is around the corner. Xe ôms (motorbike taxis) loaded with pots of kumquats, ...

Hanoi has changed, obviously as its citizens' habit of welcoming Tet. Flowers for decoration on Tet holidays Hanoians are fond of flowers as a decorative item for their homes, especially during Tet ...

Lunar New Year is full of sights and sounds. There is the popping of fireworks to ward off evil spirits, the lion dancers moving to the beat of drums and the red envelopes to give gifts to loved ones.