Hanoians ahead of the New Year’s Eve

Hanoians ahead of the New Year’s Eve

(VOVworld) – The new year is coming and together with people nationwide, Hanoians are preparing to welcome the arrival of spring. Let’s enjoy the cheery atmosphere in the capital through...
Quang An flower market prior to Tet

Quang An flower market prior to Tet

(VOVworld) - Quang An flower market is crowded and busy with flower dealers and buyers close to Tet. The bustling atmosphere of the market on the 29th of December of the...
Hanoi flower markets at Tet

Hanoi flower markets at Tet

(VOVworld)- Peach blossoms, kumquat trees and bouquets of flowers are indispensable in Vietnamese households during Tet. About a month before Tet, flowers markets in Hanoi become busier and more crowded
Festivals of Luu Quang Vu’s plays

Festivals of Luu Quang Vu’s plays

(VOVworld) – Hanoians were treated to a special theatrical event, the festival of plays by talented playwright Luu Quang Vu in early September. The festival, which commemorated the 25th anniversary of the...
Hanoi and the cries of street vendors

Hanoi and the cries of street vendors

(VOVworld) – During his stay in Vietnam, Kham La, a tourist from Laos said he was particularly impressed by Hanoi’s street vendors and their cries
Traditional food of the Viet people

Traditional food of the Viet people

(VOVworld) – Each ethnic group in Vietnam has its own distinctive features. The Viet food is diverse and reflects each region’s natural characteristics, production, customs and habits. VOV reporter Bui...
Japanese culture space in Hanoi

Japanese culture space in Hanoi

(VOVworld) – Hundreds of Japanese traditional dolls are on display at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi. This event is a curtain raiser for the Vietnam – Japan Friendship Year
Visiting Ghenh temple

Visiting Ghenh temple

(VOVworld) – Vietnamese people traditionally visit pagodas in the first days of the year to pray for a lucky new year. Ghenh temple is a popular choice for Hanoians at the...
Tet and narcissus

Tet and narcissus

(VOVworld) - When spring comes, in addition to pink peaches and yellow apricots, charming narcissuses add more color to the spring picture and excite the Tet atmosphere. The elegance, nobility and light...
January 23, 2013

January 23, 2013

As usual many of the letters and emails sent to us are questions about Vietnam. This week, Ratan Kumar Paul, a teacher and coordinator of the South Asia CRI DXER forum in...