Hanoi revives ancient gate-opening ritual for Lunar New Year
VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi held the Gate-Opening Ceremony at O Quan Chuong Gate — the last largely intact city gate of ancient Thang Long – on February 8 as part of the “Vietnamese Tet – Tet in the Old Quarter” programme to welcome the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026.
Hang Luoc flower market evokes Tet memories past and present in the heart of Hanoi
VOV.VN - In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year (Tet), Hang Luoc flower market once again draws crowds of residents out to welcome spring, shop for peach blossoms, ornamental plants and festive decorations. Despite many changes over time, Hanoi’s oldest Tet flower market has retained its familiar atmosphere, evoking memories of Tet past and present amid the Old Quarter.