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Originating in Hang Be market, the only ready-made food market in Hanoi, in the 2000s, Cau Go braised fish has since gained domestic and worldwide acclaim. Conquering customers’ hearts A seller is busy preparing her superb braised fish. Photo: Cao Loan – Dieu Ngan/The Hanoi Times Although it is a centuries-old meal traditionally cooked by local housewives, Hanoian gourmets still prefer ready-made braised fish. In Hanoi, the braised fish offered on Cau Go Street in Hang Bac Ward, Hoan Kiem District, is considered the best thanks to its sophisticated processing with various ingredients. According to some sellers, making a superb pot of braised fish takes about six hours of preparation and more than 12 hours of braising on low heat. The brownish-look Cau Go braised fish is usually rich in flavor, delicious, and not too sweet or salty. When enjoying, diners can feel the softness of the fish, and the aroma of spices mixed with the greasy taste of pork. In particular,...

The event marks the Thai traditional New Year. Songkran, also known as the Water Festival, is celebrated throughout the country during 13 – 15 April every year. The festival places emphasis on respect, love, and gratitude using water as means of expression. Songkran is the occasion for family unions. Thai people often visit temples and clean their houses during the holiday. Fun-loving Thai people throw water at each other as a symbol of washing off the misfortune of the past year to welcome a new start. Nikorndej Balankura, Ambassador of Thailand to Vietnam, and university students in Hanoi perform the “Rod Nam Dam Hua” or water pouring ceremony, which aims to pay respect to the elderly and ask for their blessings (Photo: Valerie Mai). This year’s event consists of a number of cultural activities to demonstrate how Thais celebrate their traditional New Year including “Rod Nam Dam Hua” or a water pouring ceremony, a showcase of Thai culinary by Thai chefs, dance performan...