Event

Mid-Autumn festival to begin in Hà Nội's Old Quarter

Friday, Sep 19, 2025

The event will feature a wide range of community-centred cultural and artistic activities designed for children, students and visitors to Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the pedestrian zone on weekends.

Life & Style

Hà Nội Old Quarter hosts special activities in celebration of national anniversaries

Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025

On this occasion, the Old Quarter’s stages will feature traditional and contemporary folk music performances.

Life & Style

Sword Lake turtle’s body to be plastinated

Thursday, Mar 31, 2016

The legendary turtle living in Hoàn Kiếm (Sword) Lake, which died in January, will be preserved using a plastination method, according to authorities.

Sports

Knight wins Ha Noi Moi run around heart of the city

Monday, Oct 05, 2015

Graham Knight of the UK Embassy won the men''s event for foreigners at the 42nd annual Ha Noi Moi Run at Sword Lake in Ha Noi yesterday.

News

Hoan Kiem through the lens

Monday, Oct 05, 2015

A photo exhibition featuring 12 photos of Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake) sceneries is opening at Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Centre in downtown Ha Noi.

Sports

Runners to lap iconic lake

Saturday, Oct 03, 2015

About 1,500 people will take part in the final round of the 42nd annual Ha Noi Moi Run Tournament on Sunday at Ha Noi''s Sword Lake.

Sports

1,500 to participate in Ha Noi Moi run

Friday, Oct 02, 2015

About 1,500 people will take part in the final round of the 42nd annual Ha Noi Moi Run Tournament on October 4 at Ha Noi''s Sword Lake.

News

Women to shine in ao dai fashion show

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014

Women of all shapes, sizes and ages will gracefully showcase ao dai during a fashion show held tonight at the Temple of Literature in honor of the traditional Vietnamese gown.

News

Mid-autumn festival around the corner

Friday, Sep 06, 2013

A wide range of activities to celebrate the mid-autumn festival will be held in the Old Quarter from September 13-19.