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Throughout April and May 2026, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board is hosting a series of events introducing traditional crafts of the ancient capital at communal houses, temples and both historic and contemporary cultural spaces. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Throughout April and May 2026, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board is hosting a series of events introducing traditional crafts of the ancient capital at communal houses, temples and both historic and contemporary cultural spaces. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Visitors interested in traditional embroidery can visit Tu Thi Communal House (2 Yen Thai street), dedicated to Le Cong Hanh (1606–1661), the founder of Vietnam's embroidery craft. Appointments should be made in advance to join workshops led by local artisans. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Visitors interested in traditional embroidery can visit Tu Thi Communal House (2 Yen Thai street), dedicated to Le Cong Hanh (1606–1661), the founder of Vietnam's embroidery craft. Appointments should be made in advance to join workshops led by local artisans. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
At Quan De Temple (28 Hang Buom street), visitors can take part in incense-making workshops held every morning and afternoon throughout the week until the end of the year. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
At Quan De Temple (28 Hang Buom street), visitors can take part in incense-making workshops held every morning and afternoon throughout the week until the end of the year. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The one-hour hands-on experience costs 220,000 VND per person and is organised by a private operator in cooperation with the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The one-hour hands-on experience costs 220,000 VND per person and is organised by a private operator in cooperation with the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Cultural experiences centred on historic communal houses and temples offer visitors a deeper understanding of the heritage and long-standing traditions of Hanoi's historic core. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Cultural experiences centred on historic communal houses and temples offer visitors a deeper understanding of the heritage and long-standing traditions of Hanoi's historic core. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
As part of the programme, the former Fujian Assembly Hall (40 Lan Ong street) is showcasing do paper products inspired by the traditional Dong Ho folk painting craft, highlighting the artistic heritage of ancient Thang Long. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
As part of the programme, the former Fujian Assembly Hall (40 Lan Ong street) is showcasing do paper products inspired by the traditional Dong Ho folk painting craft, highlighting the artistic heritage of ancient Thang Long. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
On May 2–3, the Hoa Sac Kinh Ky project is holding an exhibition and workshops on making Hang Trong folk paintings, alongside a range of handcrafted products made from traditional do paper. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
On May 2–3, the Hoa Sac Kinh Ky project is holding an exhibition and workshops on making Hang Trong folk paintings, alongside a range of handcrafted products made from traditional do paper. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The former Guangdong Assembly Hall, now the Centre for Culture and Arts at 22 Hang Buom street, is displaying the Memories of Hanoi collection, featuring vintage Peugeot bicycles, motorcycles and antique sewing machines. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The former Guangdong Assembly Hall, now the Centre for Culture and Arts at 22 Hang Buom street, is displaying the Memories of Hanoi collection, featuring vintage Peugeot bicycles, motorcycles and antique sewing machines. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Although not directly related to traditional crafts, the vintage Peugeot bicycles and motorcycles reflect an important part of Hanoi's urban heritage, having once been symbols of elegance among the city's middle class and officials during the French colonial period. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Although not directly related to traditional crafts, the vintage Peugeot bicycles and motorcycles reflect an important part of Hanoi's urban heritage, having once been symbols of elegance among the city's middle class and officials during the French colonial period. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The exhibition also features a collection of antique French sewing machines, once considered luxury mechanical products and closely associated with the skill, elegance and craftsmanship of Hanoi women in the past. (Photo:VietnamPlus)
The exhibition also features a collection of antique French sewing machines, once considered luxury mechanical products and closely associated with the skill, elegance and craftsmanship of Hanoi women in the past. (Photo:VietnamPlus)
Visitors are also encouraged to admire the building's distinctive architecture, which reflects traditional cultural concepts that continue to influence contemporary architectural design. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Visitors are also encouraged to admire the building's distinctive architecture, which reflects traditional cultural concepts that continue to influence contemporary architectural design. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Another cultural venue worth visiting is the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre at 50 Dao Duy Tu street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Another cultural venue worth visiting is the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre at 50 Dao Duy Tu street. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The centre is currently hosting the Son Ta Su Tich exhibition, which introduces Vietnam's traditional lacquer craft and its continuing development as a distinctive form of fine art. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The centre is currently hosting the Son Ta Su Tich exhibition, which introduces Vietnam's traditional lacquer craft and its continuing development as a distinctive form of fine art. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Son Ta Su Tich exhibition introduces Vietnam's traditional lacquer craft and its continuing development as a distinctive form of fine art. (Photo: VietnamPlus) ​
Son Ta Su Tich exhibition introduces Vietnam's traditional lacquer craft and its continuing development as a distinctive form of fine art. (Photo: VietnamPlus) ​
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Experiencing culture at Hanoi's historic communal houses

Visitors can spend the April 30–May 3 holiday exploring Hanoi's rich cultural heritage through a variety of activities at historic communal houses, temples and exhibition spaces, including Tu Thi Communal House, Kim Ngan Communal House, Quan De Temple and other cultural venues.

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