Saint Giong festival in Phu Dong temple, Gia Lam district was initiated and organised by King Ly Cong Uan of the Ly dynasty; taking place from the 7th to 9th of the fourth lunar month every year.
This unique festival re-enacts Saint Giong’s army battling against the An invaders to protect the country.
At the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen acknowledged the efforts of Gia Lam district and Phu Dong commune in preserving and promoting the national cultural and historical values.
On this occasion, Gia Lam district opened the Gia Lam Tourism App and Portal to introduce tourism products of the district to domestic and foreign tourists.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
