Overcrowding and construction leads to encroachment of Hanoi’s cultural and sacred sites

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 Posted in Vietnam | No Comments »

Up to a quarter of Hanoi's cultural and sacred sites - usually temples and pagodas - are being "desecrated" because of the encroachment of people who build their houses or ... Read more..

Hanoi antiques festival sees over 1,000 items auctioned

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 Posted in Vietnam | No Comments »

The Hanoi antiquities festival reported last week saw a total of over 1,000 items auctioned. Collectors from different parts of Vietnam gathered together to display and sell some of their ... Read more..

Vietnamese artefacts on auction at festival

Thursday, January 17th, 2008 Posted in Vietnam | 1 Comment »

A Dong Son drum is one of the prized artefacts up for auction this weekend at a Vietnamese antique collectors' festival in Hanoi. Ten precious relics to be auctioned in Hanoi Thanh ... Read more..

Hanoi citadel declared National Relic

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008 Posted in Vietnam | No Comments »

The Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi is declared a National Relic, fulfilling one of the requirements for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thang Long Citadel recognised National Relic Nhan Dan, ... Read more..

The Son Tay Citadel

Monday, November 5th, 2007 Posted in Vietnam | No Comments »

03 November 2007 (Vietnam Net Bridge) - Built in 1822, the Son Tay Citadel stood guard over the western gate to what is now known as Hanoi. This travel piece ... Read more..



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