Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2025 showcases Vietnamese identity
This year’s festival is elaborately designed, combining tradition and modernity to offer a colourful cultural space and memorable experiences.
This year’s festival is elaborately designed, combining tradition and modernity to offer a colourful cultural space and memorable experiences.
The 2.14ha project, to be carried out in two phases, is expected to create a new community space for cultural activities, exhibitions, and artistic events, while also enhancing the landscape of the capital’s historic core and one of its major tourist attractions.
Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn and her spouse enjoyed a peaceful morning stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake on September 11, 2025. The Governor-General of Australia and her spouse are on their four-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his wife.
High-altitude fireworks at five locations across Hanoi sparked roars of applause and cheers from adults and children alike whose voices reverberated across streets as Hanoians joined people nationwide in celebrating the 80th National Day anniversary.
A special technical and tactical demonstration by the elite forces of the People's Public Security Guard Command was held recently along the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi.
The Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025 from October 31 to November 9 is expected to create a vibrant cultural exchange space, promote cultural cooperation between Hanoi and localities and countries, and bring cultural heritage into contemporary life, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the capital's cultural industry.
On the evening of May 27, shortly after arriving in Hanoi, Hungarian President Sulyok Tamás and the First Lady took a leisurely stroll through the streets surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake, taking in the sights and atmosphere of the capital.
According to Time Out, Hanoi is the cheapest city for art and culture on the list, with 82% of locals ranking it highly for affordability.
Despite a light drizzle, thousands of people gathered at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square in Hanoi on the Hung Kings’ Commemoration holiday. Many came to check in and take photos at the famous “Shark Jaw” building before it's taken down. Everyone wanted to capture one last memory of this iconic spot by Hoan Kiem Lake.
This year’s event transformed into a community festival, fostering sustainable living practices and raising awareness of the importance of energy transition.
According to the committee, Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square, located in the heart of Hoan Kiem district, is a well-known landmark with historical significance. Recognising its importance, the municipal People's Committee, upon reviewing the Hoan Kiem district's report, has directed the district authorities to continue working with consultants to develop a design that integrates the square with surrounding architectural structures.
The Hanoi People's Committee on March 17 presented a report to the municipal Party Committee, on the plans for the renovation and improvement of public spaces around Hoan Kiem Lake, focusing on the development of a new square and park area.
The proposed project will cover an area of about 2.14 hectares to the east of Hoan Kiem Lake. The development will be situated with the western boundary bordering the lake itself, the northern side adjacent to residential areas, the eastern side along Ly Thai To street, and the southern side facing Tran Nguyen Han street.
The renovation project will involve extensive surveys to assess key architectural landmarks, historical sites, and cultural icons that warrant preservation.
Nestled beside Hoan Kiem Lake, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square is more than just a scenic landmark—it is a living testament to Hanoi’s rich and turbulent past. Over the decades, this square has evolved from a quiet coconut grove into a cultural and political hub, embodying the patriotic spirit of the Vietnamese people.
The celebration will start with a grand opening ceremony featured with traditional drum and martial arts performances at Ly Thai To Square.
More than 1,000 athletes participated in the 49th Hanoi Moi Newspaper Run for Peace on September 29 in the capital city along with 2,500 other runners who took part to support the event.
The Vietnam News Agency will conduct an auction for office leasing at No. 05 & 79 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
The Vietnam News Agency will conduct an auction for office leasing at No. 79 Ly Thuong Kiet Street and No. 33 Le Thanh Tong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.
The world's leading online travel platform Booking.com has announced a list of cities that are cycling-friendly for tourists. Hanoi is featured among the top six cities on the list.