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Thay Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, is a popular tourist destination.  Located on the stunning Sai Mountain in Sai Son Commune, Quoc Oai District, about 20 kilometers from downtown Hanoi, the special national relic appears tranquil in the hazy mist. Every year, from the fifth to the seventh day of the third Lunar month (from April 24-26), the lively Thay Pagoda Festival is held in honor of Tu Dao Hanh, a revered Vietnamese Buddhist monk who lived from 1010 to 1225.  The Thay Pagoda Festival this year falls from April 24 to 26. Photo: Duy Khanh/The Hanoi Times  The Thay Pagoda Festival consists of two parts: the ceremonies and the folk performances, featuring a wide range of ancient worship rituals passed down from generation to generation.  The Moc Duc or “statue bath” with fragrant water boiled from five kinds of leaves is considered the most important ritual performed by the respected elders of the area. To show t

The exhibition titled “Vietnam Architecture Developing Together with the Country” runs through the end of April at the 120-year-old Dien Hong Flower Garden in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. The space of the architectural exhibition in Dien Hong Flower Garden, Hanoi. Photo: Kien Viet For a week, the famous flower garden was transformed into an impressive exhibition space to celebrate Vietnam Architecture Day (April 27) and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam Association of Architects. Organizers said that the exhibition aims to pay tribute to the special industry that contributes to developing the nation’s culture and society with its ceaseless creativity. The exhibition’s highlight is the main display area with a dome woven from red silk that simulates the water waves of Sword Lake. In addition, models, images, and documents related to the winning projects of the National Architecture Award 2022 – 2023 are harmoniously arranged in the green open space of

Featured films and documentaries on war and modern themes, such as “Life” by Dao Duy Phuc, “Father and Son” by Luong Dinh Dung, and “Yellow Flowers on Green Grass” by Victor Vu, will be screened for free at the Vietnamese film week that will run from April 24 to 27 in Hanoi.  Poster of the Vietnamese feature movie titled Father and Son, 2017, directed by Luong Dinh Dung  Screenings will begin at 7:30 p.m. daily from April 24-27 at People’s Army Cinema, 17 Ly Nam De Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi. The specific screening times are as follows: “ Hoa Giai ” (Reconciliation) and “ Khuc Mua ” or (Song of Rain) on April 24; “ Ngay Cuoi Cung Cua Chien Tranh ” or (Last Day of War) and “ Sinh Menh ” (Life) on April 25; “ Song Va Ke Lai ” or (Life and Narrative) and “ Cha Cong Con ” or (Father and Son) on April 26; and “ Con Lai Voi Thoi Gian ” or (Remains of Time) and “ Toi Thay Hoa Vang Tren Co Xanh ” (Yellow Flowers on Green Grass) on April 27. Audiences can enjoy one docu

The band Buc Tuong (The Wall) released their latest album,  Can bang (Balance), on April 16, at Hanoi Book Street, marking their 28 years in the music industry. The album includes 10 songs in the genres of Hard Rock, Modern Rock with youthful rhythms, and romantic rock ballad, which has been a specialty of Buc Tuong for many years. The band conveys the message through the album: “In a long journey, everyone needs a balance to regain the spirit when facing fatigue and difficulties in life. We have to choose the positive and let go of the negative.” With the song Sunflower , the audience enjoyed for the first time a rock song mixed with the symphony orchestra music – a new and unprecedented experiment in the music of Buc Tuong with the participation of the orchestra and conductor Luu Quang Minh.  Guitarist Tran Tuan Hung and the band exchange with audiences at Hanoi Book Street. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times Sunflower brings images of vast fields, wishes, and thoug

When the warm spring sun begins to light up the streets, it is also the time when fresh flowers bloom brilliantly in the famous Huong or Perfume Pagoda on the outskirts of Hanoi. The Bombax Ceiba, called  Hoa Gao  in Vietnamese, is considered a typical spring flower of Hanoi. It is widely planted downtown and in the famous pagoda in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District.  When summer knocks at the door, it is time for the Bombax Ceiba tree to “change clothes”. All the leaves fall off, leaving the tree with only flowers.  The bright red color of the blossoms adds to the poetic scenery of the century-old pagoda. Part of Perfumed Pagoda in Hanoi.  Visitors to Perfume Pagoda or the Huong Son Scenic Area in late spring and early summer can admire the beauty of thousands of Hoa Gao blooming in the Canary Stream. Sitting on a wooden boat on the way to the pagoda while admiring the marvelous scenery dyed with velvety red ‘rice flowers’ would be pleasant. 

The Vietnam Women’s Union in South Korea will host a Vietnam-South Korea cultural exchange event on May 7 to promote Vietnamese culture and strengthen bilateral ties. Hanoi hosts the Vietnam-South Korea Cultural Exchange in 2022. Photo: The Hanoi Times The event is part of activities in celebration of the 31st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and South Korea. The program covers a wide range of activities, including a fashion show hosted by the Sen Viet Club, a Vietnamese-South Korean singing competition, and a performance of traditional musical instruments. Participants can also enjoy traditional Vietnamese folk games such as shuttlecock competition, cheraw dance, and charity activities. Vietnamese regional specialties will also be offered at the event, as well as the conical hat drawing and the lucky draw for souvenirs. The program is expected to be a fulfilling and enjoyable event for the Vietnamese community in Korea. The previous event was or

A large number of activities on the theme of “Colors of the Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups” will be held until May 3.  A series of activities take place at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s outlying township of Son Tay. Photo: sovhtt.hanoi.gov.vn The event is part of activities to celebrate Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups Cultural Day (April 19), which honors the cultural values of ethnic groups and the country’s cultural diversity. Visitors can experience the cultural spaces of ethnic groups in the northwest and northeast regions, play folk games, and enjoy art performances by the Mong ethnic people from Son La’s Moc Chau District, which was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2018. The native cuisine and goods of the Mong, Dao, Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, and Tay ethnic groups are also available to visitors. The event will also feature cultural activities to showcase tourist destinations from other provinces and cities.

Every afternoon, the “Children’s Recycled Playground” in Hoang Lien 2 Residential Area, Lien Mac Ward, Bac Tu Liem District, buzzes with conversation and laughter.  “There are few public playgrounds for children, so it is our wish to have one that is safe and friendly,” said Phuong Thuy, a resident of the ward.  A recycled playground in Lien Mac Ward, Bac Tu Liem District. Photo: Greenhub The Lien Mac Ward Women’s Union came up with the idea to build this playground using recycled materials and equipped with toys made from recycled materials, according to the union’s Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Hong Huyen. So far, the playground, which costs nearly VND40 million (US$1,705), has completed all the components, including a four-way seesaw, a tire wall, tables, chairs, and other things.  Made of durable materials, vividly decorated and suitable for children, this is one of the city’s “green playground” models. Huyen said the playground is designed to entertain children and impr

Vietnam’s 10-minute puppet show will represent Asia-Pacific folk art troupes at the opening ceremony of the 36th International Theatre Institute (ITI)  World Congress.  A scene from Dragon’s Dream puppet show. Photo: VNA With the theme of “Reunite, for the Performing Arts and Humanism”, the congress will take place from February 19 to 25 in Fujairah City of United Arab Emirates. Together with colleagues from four troupes representing Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East, 20 artists from Vietnam will perform at the opening ceremony of the congress.  According to Vietnamese People’s Artist Nguyen Tien Dung, Director of Vietnam Puppet Theater, the show is an imaginative story reflecting the urgent problems facing the world such as child abduction, noise pollution, poverty, ocean disputes, and war. “Dragon’s Dream” is a perfect combination of different types of stage performances like puppetry, cheo fork performance, contemporary dance, among others on the

An exhibition on the theme of costumes and daily life utensils of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities is underway at the multimedia library of Saintes City, France until June 30. Visitors to the exhibition in Saintes, France. Photo: VNA According to the organizers, the exhibition is one of the various activities to spread Vietnamese culture among the local population. The event is held under the “Vietnam is welcome in Saintes” program to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France in 2023. Besides, a fashion show was also held on February 9 by amateur models from Vietnam, which attracted a large number of people, both locals, and tourists in France. Nhung Lehoux, President of the Vietnam 17 Association and representative of the event’s organizers affirmed that the presentation of Vietnam’s ethnic minority costumes not only helps spread Vietnamese culture among the French but also encourages them to explore the country’s colorful culture by themselves

The newly-launched event titled “Weekend Book Street” will be one of the highlights of Hanoi Book Street in Hoan Kiem District at the weekend. Artist Xuan Bac will join the weekend event at Hanoi Book Street. Photo courtesy of the event organiser This is an initiative of the Hanoi People’s Committee to enrich the operation of Hanoi Book Street every weekend, making the place an attractive destination for Hanoians and foreign visitors. The premiere program will begin this weekend, from December 31 to January 2, to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023. There will be a host of activities, such as book launching ceremonies, instructions on how to read books effectively, craft workshops, bookbinding, cover drawing, a calligraphy contest, and instruction on making artistic flower arrangements. In addition, some gastronomic events will also be organized, such as the practice of the Vietnamese tea ceremony; street cooking demonstrations; the corner of Hanoi specialties, among other

Many cultural, artistic, culinary and entertainment activities, within the framework of the Friendship Street Vietnam – Korea Festival 2022, attracted tens of thousands of Hanoians and tourists.  Local visitors attend the festival on December 11. Photos: VOV Visitors can sample typical Korean dishes such as kimchi, mixed rice and noodles, fish cake, and grilled meat at a number of stalls along Tran Van Lai Street in Hanoi’s  My Dinh area. In addition to gastronomy, some highlights of the festival were the performances of Hanoi folk art, Korean music and dance, which helped tourists experience the space of Korean culture. The space decorated with Cheongsa Chorong, Korean traditional lanterns, and Hoi An lanterns introduced cultural similarities of the two countries to the visitors. South Korea’s new ambassador to Vietnam, Oh Young Ju, attended the event and expressed her hope that through these cultural activities, the people of the two countries will have the opportu

On the eve of the final round of Miss Tourism World 2022 to be held on December 10, various cultural activities designed exclusively for the contestants have been held recently. The Organizer has just released a video clip entitled Miss Tourism World 2022 – Visiting the Capital Hanoi.   Source: Tam Cam Media The post The beauty of Hanoi in video of Miss Tourism World 2022 appeared first on Vietexplorer.com . View more from VietExplorer: Hanoi’s Gia Lam district invests heavily in relic conservation HBSO announce another concert celebrating Beethoven’s anniversary Flights and trains have been cancelled as typhoon Molave nears Thien Ha cave becomes an attractive destination in Ninh Binh province Hanoi streets sparkling in celebration of mid-autumn festival HCMC police start a two-month crackdown to inspect traffic violations Marta Kisiliczyk’s exhibition: Spotlight in year celebrating Vietnam-Poland ties Visiting Cuc Phuong National Park all-year round Walking around T