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In the vibrant landscape of Hanoi’s nightlife, Ba Dinh District has emerged as a must-visit destination, offering a range of unique and innovative experiences for travelers. reca The “Truc Bach Night” event takes participants down memory lane to the Subsidy Era. Photo: Thuy Duong/The Hanoi Times In a series of captivating tourism initiatives, Ba Dinh District, in 2024, showcased its commitment to cultural and historical preservation. Local authorities, businesses, and residents united to create immersive experiences, with a recent highlight being the “Truc Bach Night” program from November 29 to December 1. Held at the Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa night street and attracting 40,000 visitors, this event offered a novel and nostalgic experience, transporting both locals and foreigners back in time to post-war Vietnam of the 1970s and 1980s, known as the Subsidy Era. The event’s standout feature was its meticulous recreation of this historical period’s aesthetics, from vintage tramcar...

The Truc Bach Night cultural event, a three-day affair from November 29 to December 1, offers a unique glimpse into Hanoi’s past and has become a major draw for visitors, especially the youth, curious to experience the lives of their parents during the subsidy era of the 1980s. A Time Capsule Experience A visitor, dressed in vintage style, poses at Truc Bach Night, transporting themselves back to the subsidy era. Photo: Jenna Duong One visitor, Tran Hong Phuc, from Nam Dinh province, dressed in fashion from four decades ago, shared his excitement about the event. “It’s like stepping into a time machine,” he said, “The attention to detail in the displays and the entire setup truly transport you back to the pre-1986 era, giving us a glimpse into the lives of our parents and grandparents.” Dao Nguyet Minh, a young visitor, also appreciated the authenticity of the recreation, noting that it seamlessly blended the past with subtle reminders of the hardships faced before ...

“Truc Bach Night” offers visitors an enchanting and immersive experience, a unique blend of romance and nostalgia in the heart of the capital. According to Dang Huong Giang, Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the event space is meticulously crafted, resembling a film set with tram cars, department stores, and historic street corners. It invites guests to step back in time and relive the memories of a bygone era. Held at Pearl Island – Ngu Xa Night Food Street from November 29 to December 1, “Truc Bach Night” is a highlight of the “Hanoi Night 2024” tourism promotion program. It captivates both locals and international tourists with its peaceful portrayal of a challenging yet enchanting time during the subsidy era. Visitors are transported back in time as they pose for photos in a recreated living room of a Hanoi family from the subsidy period. Photos: Jenna Duong/The Hanoi Times Marking a significant era in Hanoi’s history, the subsidy period la...