Many heritage sites in the Old Quarter were once occupied as households for residential use over many years, making the preservation and promotion of their values difficult. Hoan Kiem Ward in Ha Noi is gradually relocating residents in an effort to restore the original condition of these sites and bring their values into use.

Ha Noi boasts hundreds of Tet markets. Spring flower markets line almost every street. Yet the Hang Luoc flower market in Hoan Kiem ward continues to stir nostalgia among those tied to the capital. It is a “market of memories”, a once-a-year fair that has endured for more than a century.

In Ha Noi Old Quarter, a new initiative showcasing cultural products and artistic works has emerged at the Arts and Culture Centre at 22 Hang Buom Street. There, Bodhi leaf embroidery, ceramics, tea, and traditional herbal products are displayed and brought to life through storytelling, while visitors are encouraged to take part in hands-on experiences.

In the Spring of Binh Ngo 2026, the area around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Ha Noi Old Quarter will come alive with vibrant colours through a series of activities under the programme “Vietnamese Tet – Tet in the Old Quarter”, spreading across spring markets, ancient houses, communal temples and traditional procession routes. Traditional Tet is expressed through displays and hands-on practices, becoming vivid and alive within the community.

Amid the bustling rhythm of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter, the courtyard of the Arts and Culture Centre at 22 Hang Buom Street has emerged as a captivating new check-in destination, drawing visitors with its vibrant bodhi leaf artworks and distinctive cultural and artistic experiences.