With the passing of the heat of summer and the advent of autumn’s cooler days comes a delightful sight along the streets of Hanoi. It is the daisy flower season. These ox-eye daisies have snowy white …
Hoi An cuisine is some of the most inspired in Vietnam. At Red Bean, we display a number of the region’s most iconic dishes. One signature dish on the menu, the Hoi An Combo, features …
This tour gives an insight into feudal dynasties and Vietnamese history followed by an unforgettable visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Trang An grottoes. Hoa Lu was the nation’s ancient capital dating from the …
Out of around 80 ancient wells in Hoi An, the square mouthed Ba Le Well is the most legendary and as one would expect, many mystical stories are associated with this well. This well, which dates …
Mooncakes are an important part of Tet Trung Thu, Mid-autumn festival in Vietnam - held at the time of the full moon. This year it falls on 24 September. The cakes are round or square in …
The traditional Folk Art of Dong Ho Folk Paintings is centuries old. It originated in Dong Ho Village, Bac Ninh Province, 35km from Hanoi, where it can still be seen today. Years ago, Dong Ho paintings …
The Lotus flower has been voted Vietnam’s national flower. Usually pink and white, though other colors do occur, the flower enjoys warm sunlight and is intolerant of the cold. Planted in the mud at the …
Vietnam does not have a recognizable signature massage therapy unique to the country, unlike for example Thailand. However, over the centuries Vietnamese society has practiced massage techniques focused on preventing and treating disease. Traditional Vietnamese therapy …
Attending a cooking class is a fascinating opportunity to understand more about a country’s culture and society. Learning how to prepare iconic and symbolically important dishes is one of the best ways to discover what …
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Hanoi is the iconic Water Puppets Show, or Mua Roi Nuoc in Vietnamese, meaning, "making puppets dance on water". The tradition of water puppetry dates back to the …
Governed by tradition, taboos and legends, Tet Nguyen Dan (Tet) welcomes the Lunar New Year and spring’s arrival. It is Vietnam’s most important festival and public holiday. The lunar and solar calendars are linked in …
The top 7 souvenirs to buy in Vietnam, whether you are on holidays or on a business trip. Apart from the joy of discovering a new culture, taking photos and tasting the exotic flavors of Vietnam, …
The magic of the Christmas season isn’t far away, and both children and adults alike are anticipating the festive events of the holiday season in Hoi An. The heritage site doesn’t have white snow and reindeer, …
Vietnam, in the eyes of foreigners who know the country well, is a nation that loves to party and celebrate whatever the occasion. Not only observing traditional rituals and festivities deeply ingrained in the psyche …
Here at La Siesta Resort and Spa our travel desk will be delighted to arrange private or group tours for our guests to places of interest within the Hoi An area and further afield. Below …
A well-known global word is a loan word from Japan, where this phenomenon was invented. Karaoke combines 'kara' from the Japanese word 'Karappo' meaning empty and 'oke' the short version of 'okesutora' for orchestra. The …
Hoi An is a town known for its festivals, and on Wednesday, October 4, visitors can experience one of the largest and most important festivals of the year. The Mid-Autumn festival, or Tet Trung Thu, takes …
With over 6.5billion people in the world speaking more than 6,500 languages celebrating hundreds of festivals each year, the world is an infinite place. A BBC online article a few years ago commented: “modern humans …
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Bronze, one of the earliest types of metal, is an alloy of copper mixed usually with a smaller quantity of tin. About 3,000 BC it was used to make weapons and armor while eastern nations …
