Hanoi People
The people of Hanoi (Hanoians) are well-known for their elegance having established and developed for a thousand years. This characteristic is shown through communication, costume, and the eating way. Voice of Hanoians reaches the correct Vietnamese standard of pronunciation and word uses. Besides, they always show respects in communication with others through polite attitudes and gracious gestures. Hanoians prefer neat, tidy and elegant clothes.
Therefore, ao dai is always chosen by both men and women of Hanoi on special occasions. Nowadays, it can be seen young Hanoians wear the modern fashion of Western styles but still keep the traditional grace and beauty. This proves that Hanoians are not conservative but know how to be trendy in today’s vibrant life.
Hanoi City
Hanoi has proudly named the capital of thousand-year civilization. Throughout such a long-established history, a lot of historical constructions such as the Temple of Literature, One-pillar Pagoda, and Thang Long Imperial Citadel, etc are still well-preserved by generations of Hanoians.
Today, Hanoi becomes the financial and commercial capital of Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Skyscrapers, shopping malls, and amusement centers appear around the city, raising the living standards of Hanoians. However, narrow streets and stalls on pavements in Hanoi are the great memories of locals and visitors about the historical capital.
Hanoi Culture
Hanoians live in modern society but always toward traditional values. In daily life, they always show respect for their ancestors. Therefore, the altar and worshipping rooms are the most important and solemn places in every house. Besides, the strong relationships of members in a family, neighbors in a street, colleagues at school, and at work contribute to building a strong society where everyone can understand and empathize with each other. Buddhism has great effects on beliefs of Hanoians. Hundred-year-old pagodas in Hanoi are popular destinations for citizens to pray Gods for health and fortune.
In addition, Hanoians also live and work hard and kindly mainly based on the commandments of Buddhism. Traditional festivals and holidays are taken place annually in Hanoi to celebrate special occasions such as the Lunar New Year (Tet holiday) or memorize the great contributions of national heroes (King Ly Thai To, King Quang Trung, and President Ho Chi Minh). These cultural values have been existed up to now thanks to lessons of tradition and culture the previous generations have taught the next ones.