Understand the (contemporary) culture scene

If you’re curious to see Vietnam’s traditional art forms up-close-and-personal, Hanoi is the heartland for performances. Most famously, it’s the best place to see water puppetry – a form of storytelling developed in the Red River Delta. Ca tru, a traditional music form featuring a female singer, is also alive and well, with near nightly performances at the Thang Long Theatre. But Hanoi isn’t just home to the traditional – it’s also home to a thriving contemporary art scene. Visit Manzi, a venue which acts mercurially as performance space, cinema and cafe, or San Art, an artist residency programme with collaborations between local and international artists, for Hanoi’s most innovative art. If video is more your thing, DOCLAB features both movie nights and video workshops, putting you behind the camera.

If you’re curious to see Vietnam’s traditional art forms up-close-and-personal, Hanoi is the heartland for performances. Most famously, it’s the best place to see water puppetry – a form of storytelling developed in the Red River Delta. Ca tru, a traditional music form featuring a female singer, is also alive and well, with near nightly performances at the Thang Long Theatre. But Hanoi isn’t just home to the traditional – it’s also home to a thriving contemporary art scene. Visit Manzi, a venue which acts mercurially as performance space, cinema and cafe, or San Art, an artist residency programme with collaborations between local and international artists, for Hanoi’s most innovative art. If video is more your thing, DOCLAB features both movie nights and video workshops, putting you behind the camera.