Paradise Group, one of the leading providers of luxury hospitality services in Vietnam, has introduced a live entertainment show to be held at the Baara Land Entertainment Complex in Quoc Oai District in Hanoi City. The show called “The Quintessence of Tonkin” will be staged from 7:30 p.m. every night except Tuesday, taking audiences through a journey to explore the rich cultural values and daily life of Vietnam’s Northern Delta and watch striking water puppet performances featuring stories attached to the venerable monk Tu Dao Hanh who has been well-known for his humility and generosity towards the poor. Legend has it that Hanh invented water puppetry to depict the lives of the rural population. Since then, this art form has become a part of Vietnam’s cultural and spiritual life. Arranged on an interactive stage with the support of modern technology and a stunning setting, the show features a slew of traditional art forms and ritual practices of the northern delta, such as ca tru...

Although Halloween is a Western tradition, it has gained in popularity in Vietnam because it is a fun holiday. Nowadays, Halloween celebrations are held just about everywhere in the country, especially in the larger cities.  If you are still wondering where you and your friends should celebrate Halloween this weekend, here’s a few suggestions. Hang Ma Street Hang Ma Street is well-known for toys and hand-made goods. These days, the street is more lively than normal decked to the hilt with colour and accoutrements—witch’s hats, pumpkin lanterns and spooky costumes. Ho Tay Water Park If you want to experience the parallel universe of ghosts, ghouls and other mythical creatures, check out ‘Halloween Party 2016,’ which transpires on the evening of October 29-30 at the Ho Tay Water Park. It promises a bevy of frightening experiences, especially for those brave souls willing to walk the bloody road decorated with all the scattered bones of all those who tried and failed...

Halloween is a traditional Western festival celebrated every year on October 31. In recent years, this special occasion has also been organized in Vietnam, especially at some five-star hotels and popular sightseeing spots in HCMC. Those still weighing a venue to enjoy the festival could check out the list of cool places recommended below. Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers: 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 If there is no busy work on October 31, guests are recommended to Saigon Café Restaurant on level 1 of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers to experience a “Haunted Restaurant” serviced by death hostesses. Diners will have the opportunity to savor a lavish buffet feast characterized by appetizing dishes such as pumpkin salad, Coleslaw, California rolls, corn on the cob, Kansas City BBQ ribs, layered hamburger pie, oven roasted American prime ribs, baked honey ham glaze, oyster Rockefeller and Jack Daniels BBQ wings. In addition, a dessert corner in a Halloween theme with New York...