Hanoi News

Photo contest on Thang Long-Hanoi launched

A photo contest under the theme “A moment of Thang Long” has been launched to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Sofitel Metropole one of the coolest

Ha Noi-based Sofitel Metropole Hotel has made the Conde Nast Traveller Hot List 2010, the publication’s annual list of the "66 Coolest New Hotels in the World".

2010 Long Bien Festival- expat’s gift to Hanoi

Following the success of the 2009 Memories of Long Bien Bridge Festival, Nguyen Nga, an overseas Vietnamese living in France, is busy completing her final preparations for the 2010 Long Bien Festival to mark the 1,000 th birthday of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Kite flying mark 1000th anniversary of capital
A display of 1,000 kites and a carnival will take place in the ancient imperial city of Hue at the start of a series on events in different locations all the way up the country from central Hue City to Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi, to mark the millennium anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Special tourism programs capitalize on Hanoi’s millennial celebration and national tourism year

The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced many events an programs to develop Hanoi tourism, designed to promote Hanoi’s special and unique tourism products to regional and international friends, creating a foundation for tourism development in the years to come.

Ancient Asian culture on show at Hanoi exhibition

An exhibition showcasing ancient relics from Asian countries including Vietnam opened in Hanoi on Tuesday, local news website Vietnamnet reported.

Fifth European food festival in Hanoi

The fifth European food festival will take place at the National Library on Trang Thi Street in Hanoi on May 22.

Preserving Hanoi’s cultural heritage - a thorny issue

Many people are highly concerned about measures to protect the beauty of Hanoi’s cultural heritage, which is in dire need of a master plan.

Hanoi gastronomy festival to be held in October
A six-day gastronomy festival will be held at the Ho Tay (West Lake) Water Park in Hanoi from Oct. 5 to celebrate the 1,000th founding anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

National Fine Arts expo to be held in capital city

About 700 best fine arts works will be selected to be displayed at the National Fine Arts Exhibition 2010 in Hanoi.

Int’l seminar on Uncle Ho opens in Hanoi

An international seminar on “President Ho Chi Minh’s heritage” opened Hanoi on 12 to mark the 120 th birthday of the President, who is known both as a hero of national liberation and a prominent cultural celebrity (May 19, 1890-2010).

4,000 more luxury hotel rooms operational in Hanoi in 2010

Hanoi will offer additional 4,000 high-quality hotel rooms this year to serve the 1000 th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi and the National Tourism Year 2010.

1,000 heroes and heroic mothers to attend Hanoi’s celebrations

The Vietnam War Veterans Association in coordination with the Mai Linh Corporation will receive 1,000 heroes and heroic mothers on the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.

Exhibition on ethnic minority groups opens in Hanoi

An exhibition on Vietnam’s ethnic groups opened in Hanoi on May 9, highlighting their contributions to national defence and construction.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi on hot list of famous travel magazine

Conde Nast Traveler, one of the world’s most prestigious travel magazines, has recognized the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi on its 2010 Hot List.