LIFESTYLE

One day, four bowls of pho, how much slurping can one person do? Quite a lot, as it turns out in the Vietnamese capital.

The Northwestern region of Vietnam boasts stunning natural scenery with its small villages scattered around.

The beautiful images of the 1,000th birthday of Hanoi remain deep inside the hearts of many overseas Vietnamese.

29 young Vietnamese people will attend the 37th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme 2010.

A Hanoi of the past centuries was on display through old photos at an exhibition entitled "Hanoi in the past” at the Hanoi Museum.

Amidst all the grandeur and events were tourists, eager to participate but overwhelmed at the lack of organization.

The firework show that concluded ten days of celebrations for Hanoi's 1,000th birthday satisfied its audience.

An art and cultural festival and firework displays concluded ten days of celebrations for Hanoi's 1,000th birthday.

Thousands of people flocked to Hanoi to see the largest-ever parade in the nation’s history.

31,000 people took part in the parade to celebrate Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary.

Over 10,000 young Vietnamese participated in the first ever street carnival in Hanoi.

Ha Thanh Food Festival is one of the main activities of Hanoi's 1000 year anniversary.

With the exciting atmosphere of Hanoi’s anniversary, traditional presents have won the hearts of visitors.

A calligraphy exhibition took place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi to mark the 1,000 year Thang Long-Hanoi anniversary.

The Ceramic Road along the Red River in Hanoi received a certificate from the Guiness World Records.

Dong Van Stone Plateau in Ha Giang Province was recognised as a new member of the Global Network of National Geoparks.

Foreigners are sharing in the happiness and excitement of Hanoi's 1,000 year anniversary celebrations.

On the occasion of Hanoi’s 1,000 year anniversary, 19 records for Vietnam have been set by organisations and individuals.

The image of diligent women working the salt fields reflect the hardship of this job and are strong reflection of their lives.