Friendly spring travel is an annual cultural exchange activity hosted by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations. Through the people-to-people relations activity, Hanoi has been promoting the city’s beauty and local relics to international friends.
The 2025 Friendship spring journey took international delegates to the Hai Ba Trung special national relic and Me Linh’s flower villages, offering a deep dive into Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage.
Local artisans have worked hard to inspire the love for these traditional Vietnamese folk paintings.
Bat Trang pottery and Van Phuc silk, two of Hanoi's traditional craft villages, have become the newest members to the World Crafts Council Network.
A collection of 45 snake sculptures titled "Serpents of Lacquer and Laterite" created by artisan Nguyen Tan Phat from Duong Lam Ancient Village gets unveiled to celebrate Vietnam's Tet 2025 - the Year of the Snake.
Exploring the vibrant traditions of Vietnamese Tet and savoring the festive cuisine are remarkable experiences that await visitors to Hanoi each spring.