One of the traditional toys

These hand-made boats with Vietnam's flags are one of the traditional toys during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are sold on Hàng Mã street in Hanoi's Old Quarter every autumn. A boat often costs VND 60,000 (US$3.5). It can cruise on the water (basins).

My favorite season of the year

October 13th 2009
Fortunately, I have survived the hottest summer with pimples all over my face. Now autumn is the favorite season for me and all Hanoians. The weather from September to December is always very pleasant. The sun shines during the day and it's cool at night. Due to the El Nino, it's warmer this year. Some days the temperature in Hanoi reaches 32°C, while often it's only 16-25°C. Autumn also is an a ... read more

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more

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