Enjoying the great outdoors around the capital

Hà Nội lures tourists with its rich cultural heritage, historic sites and great food, but that isn't all the capital can offer.  Surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests, getting out into the great outdoors has become more and more popular. Here are some of the great opportunities available around the capital. 

Exhibition honours sacrifice of people in war

An exhibition of artworks created during the resistance wars for national independence will go on display ahead of War Invalids and Martyrs Day on July 27 at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum. 

French vlogger aspires to promote Vietnamese cuisine

Will Courageux is flying the flag for Viêt Nam, helping to spread the word about the country to a global audience. The French vlogger goes by the name Will in Vietnam, and his videos feature local culture and cuisine.

Lecturer promotes make-up art innovation

The first students at the Design for Performance Department in the Hà Nội Academy of Theatre and Cinema recently received Bachelor of Arts degrees in make-up. This is the first course of its kind in the country where students get to work on creating superheroes and monsters using their make-up skills.

Floating opera house in Tây Hồ proposed

The People's Committee of Tây Hồ is collecting opinions on a proposed project that would see an opera house to rival the one in Sydney built on Đầm Trị Lake in Quảng An Ward, Hà Nội, as part of wider development plans for the area.

Musical shows to celebrate Laos Cultural Week

The week celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Việt Nam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation.

The many ways of enjoying dracontomelon fruit

Sấu (dracontomelon) is a seasonal fruit from the north. Its season lasts two to three months, between May and August. The fruit has a sour taste that can provide indispensable flavour to a variety of dishes. Due to its short season, people often preserved it in the fridge to use throughout the year.

In good voice

Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned sing-along? On the streets of Hà Nội you’ll find many people who like to burst into song at the drop of a hat, anytime of day. Watch the video to see why they love to belt out a tune.

Bắc Sơn Tourism Week opens

Various art and culture activities are taking place in Quỳnh Sơn Community Village, Bắc Quỳnh Commune, in the northern province of Lạng Sơn.

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