The Usual Hangouts It is nice to know that we have a city overseas where we have usual hangouts. During our time in Hanoi we went back our favorite ice cream store and to Mesa Bakery for fresh donuts. We also spent several afternoons at our favorite, although overpriced, café at the tip of Hoan [...]

Vietnamese Water Puppet originated from the Red River Delta of Vietnam in the tenth century. Some of the earliest troupes are in Nguyên Xá commune, Đông Hưng district, Thai Binh province. Water puppetry is deeply imbued with the cultural characteristics of the people of this area. This unique art first appeared around the 15th century, [...]