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The stunning photographs of Hanoi’s Mid-Autumn Festival, captured by photographer Leon Busy, offer a unique glimpse into the city’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions. The images are part of a larger collection, totaling 1,382 photographs of Vietnam, currently exhibited at the Albert Kahn Museum in France. Hang Gai Street in 1915, bustling with a toy shop filled with Mid-Autumn Festival delights. Sponsored by French entrepreneur Albert Kahn, Leon Busy embarked on a journey to Vietnam from 1914 to 1917. His mission was to capture the essence of daily life in northern Vietnam, and he certainly delivered. Beyond the historic streets of Hanoi, such as Hang Luoc and the tranquil setting of Tran Quoc Pagoda, Busy’s lens focused on the festive atmosphere of Hang Gai Street. There, a mid-autumn toy shop displayed its colorful wares in 1915. These photographs are believed to be the earliest colored images of Hanoi, made possible through autochrome color photograp...

A coffee shop in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem District, famed for its oolong milk tea, has become a surprising hit with the city’s youth, who are flocking to the venue in the early hours of the morning. Located on Tong Dan Street, the cafe has extended its opening hours from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. to meet customer demand. This unique operating schedule has captured the interest of young people, as observed by Tuoi Tre reporters early on a Friday morning. Dedicated coffee enthusiasts arrive early at the Tong Dan Street coffee shop. Source: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre Among the eager customers was 20-year-old Tran Thi Nguyet, who arrived at 3:30 a.m. after learning about the early opening hours on social media. She was joined by her friends, all intrigued by the online videos showcasing the cafe’s ambiance. “We’re always on the lookout for new and interesting coffee shops to explore and take photos in,” Nguyet explained. “Whether it’s in the afternoon or late at night, we’re up for it as lo...