Traditionally Cultured Hanoi

Hanoi is quite sensible communist capital; the culture of the city was destroyed many times by the various wars that took place in the Hanoi’s soil. Also it keeps going around their traditions. Their culture is no way is guided by any politics or ideologies. The soul of Hanoi is due to the age old customs which are part of the local’s day to day life.

The locals of the city have not forget their past but life try to talk to the locals about the past you will hear only about their 1000 year old legend, the magical turtle as such other stories you would hardly hear anything about the war from them. The city is developed but still many parts of the cities are as they were few centuries before. There are original 36 streets in the city. Fried fish is the dish that the locals of Hanoi have been eating for many centuries.

Hanoi does have capitalism. The routine of importing and exporting of goods is same as it was practiced before. These days you will come across the commercialization in Hanoi. Business in Hanoi is done according to the locals’ age old style. Here you will find Small family-owned shops are open 24/7 as the locals are not willing to lose any of the prospective customers.

Hanoi’s local have a different view of their city. A huge difference of Hanoi can be felt easily once you are here. The locals don’t make direct statements but love to go around the bush and then make their statements. The locals do accept that they are very much fond of their own traditional culture. If you want to have some authentic experience don’t forget to visit the streets corner.

Hanoi has derived their culture from various other cultures. For example the people of Hanoi learned oil painting from the French, they have just learned the technique from the French but their local life inspires them to draw. Thus you will find the arts of Hanoi’s artist depicting their cultures. The life of the locals revolves around the various lakes in the city thus if you want to witness the real nature in Hanoi, do spend time at the various lakes in the city.

As a whole Hanoi is a great tourist destination here you can experience both traditional as well as modern culture. Also here you will come across the unique blend national and international flavors which make Hanoi really exciting and worth a visit travel destination.