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The Conference is an annual scientific activity of archeologists nationwide. This is a featured event associated with the history of formation and development of archeology in the country over the past half century. The conference is a scientific forum to disseminate and share research results and new discoveries in the …

General Giap (August 25, 1911 – October 4, 2013) was a close and outstanding student of President Ho Chi Minh. He was also widely regarded as the Big Brother of the Vietnam People’s Army. On the occasion of the 110th birthday of General Giap (August 25, 1911 – August 25, …

During the Resistance War against American Imperialists and Liberation of the South (1954-1975), the Hanoi Ancient Citadel served as the Headquarters of the Vietnam People’s Army. It was here that that the Central Military Commission and the General Staff (Zone A of the Ministry of National Defence) worked and many …

The fan is a common everyday necessity in the life of the people. Apart from providing currents of cool wind and protection from the sun and rain, the fan is also used as an aid in traditional art performances. For men of letters, the fan can also help them express …

The Double-Fifth Festival, which is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, is a traditional festival of Vietnam and several other East Asian countries. In the past, the rituals and customs of this festival varied between the royal court and the commoners. Painting of a fan-awarding ceremony …

On April 26, 1975, four days before the final liberation, the image of “thousands of golden stars and forests of flags flying” became salient in the song “The country’s fulfilled joy”. The song expressed the longing for the day of national reunification not only of composer Hoang Ha but also …

The Thăng Long-Hà Nội Heritage Conservation Centre would like to announce that after a temporary closure to implement preventive measures against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel and Cổ Loa Relic Site will be re-opened and resume admission of visitors from 8 a.m of 8 March 2021. In …

On the afternoon of 23 February 2021, the Standing Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee worked with the Thang Long-Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center on the progress of projects in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa relic site. The conference was jointly chaired by Politburo member, Secretary of the …

To ensure visitors’ safety and to stop the spread of Covid-19, the Thăng Long-Hà Nội Heritage Conservation Centre would like to announce that Thăng Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site and Cổ Loa Relic Site will be closed to visitors on 16 February 2021. The re-opening of the two sites will …

The Lunar New Year is an important holiday in Vietnam and other East Asian countries, as it marks the beginning of a new year with profound human values. In addition, it is also the day of reunion, when families get together, pay tribute to their ancestors and exchanges wishes of …