Though I missed the gorgeous tradition monthly lantern festival of Hoi An, Vietnam during my visit in July, I just have to be contented with the nightly lit lanterns of the old town. I was attracted by a cafe with a group of the brightly lit lantern. In order to capture the whole group of the brightly lit lanterns in the ceiling, I almost had to lay flat on the floor with my wide-angle lens.
In Dong Ho Village, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province, 35 km from Hanoi, is famous for its folk woodcut paintings. The painting centre is a folklore exchange centre for UNESCO. “Giay Diep” a special type of paper is produced here in the centre. The paper is able to conserve the durability of colour. Combine with the special colours of paint used in printing, the colours of Dong Ho painting can keep for a long time.
The content of Dong Ho Painting is usually humorous and optimistic in a bright colour such as red, yellow and white. The painting is mainly bought and displayed on the Lunar New Year celebration.
One of the steps of the long process of producing the special paper is shown here.
Hanoi’s largest freshwater lake is known as West Lake in the Tay Ho District. The circumference of the West Lake is 17KM, known as Tay Ho Lake by the locals. Plenty of historical places of interest, five star hotels, stylish restaurants and other attractions are all located in this area. The region is accessible within a 15-minute drive from Hanoi Old Quarter. My last day of visiting Hanoi, my brief visit to the lake was cooling in the warm morning. As seen here, the locals are also enjoying their fishing session on the Sunday morning. I particularly love the reflection of the sky in the lake that enhanced the aesthetic quality of the image.