Dracontomelum trees have been a part of Hanoi for a long time, beautifying the city, especially in April and May, as well as contributing an important ingredient for typical dishes.

VOV.VN - Residents of Hanoi are putting the final touches on making "banh troi" and "banh chay", white sticky rice balls, which will be offered to the ancestors to mark occasion of the Han Thuc, Cold Food, Festival which falls on April 14, or the third day of the third lunar month.

The fragrance of steaming Khuc pie will live forever as one of most potent childhood memories of Hanoian.

VOV.VN - Lilies can be typically considered as a symbol of April in the capital with street vendors putting them on sale on many roads throughout the city.

A familiar image presents everywhere from small alleys to main streets, beside large commercial centers or luxury restaurants and cafes, which reminds everyone of Hanoi: sidewalk iced tea.

VOV.VN - Numerous Hanoians can be seen not wearing a face mask when in public, despite the sharp rise in new community cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

VOV.VN - With just one month to go before the start of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, Hanoians have begun purchasing Lan Ho Diep, orchid, flowers from Da Lat City in order to decorate their homes in a festive manner.

VOV.VN - A fierce cold snap, widely considered to be the strongest of this winter, struck Hanoi on December 30, forcing the capital’s residents to don an extra layer of clothing as a way of keeping warm amid the chilly conditions.

VOV.VN - Local people have been donning extra coats and lighting bonfires throughout the capital amid temperatures falling to close to freezing.

VOV.VN - Fresh pine trees have become a popular choice for Christmas decorations as the countdown to the festive season gets underway. Local people in Hanoi are keen to purchase the trees due to their natural scent and diverse range of designs.