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VnnNews – There’s no better place to let the time roll away than on the waterfront .Hoan Kiem Lake, which is the heart and soul of Hanoi, means “Lake of the Returned Sword”, in reference to the legend surrounding fifteenth century Vietnamese hero General Le LoiHanoi’s 20 lakes are renowned for bringing the city...

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Tet is the most celebrated holiday throughout Vietnam. Hanoian scholar Nguyen Vinh Phuc provides a short history detailing how the holiday has been celebrated in the city in the past. Hanoians converge on Hoan Kiem Lake to stroll around and enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks display on the shores of the lake.VnnNews – Tet is the...

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