My adventure to Hanoi ( Part 8 ) Women's Museum

 CHAO MUNG DEN HA NOI ! 

( Welcome to Hanoi ! )

Despite being a patriarchal society, Vietnam still reserves a special place to honor Vietnamese women. They have built a WOMEN'S MUSEUM... and we were very lucky to see the place opened!! All the other places we visited were closed for the holidays. 

The architecture of this building is simply amazing!!! Rising over the marble floor is a dome shaped ceiling modeled after a woman's breast. 

Under the dome stands a pure gold statue by Nguyen Phu Cuong. Standing tall with a male child on her shoulder. It projects an impression of strength and dynamism while retaining the gentleness, femininity and beauty of the Vietnamese woman.

My adventure to Hanoi ( 4 ) Visiting UNCLE HO'S Mausoleum and Museum

CHAO MUNG HA NOI !

( Welcome to Hanoi ! )

Let us now walk to the HO CHI MINH Mausoleum and Museum...

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was modelled after the Mausoleum of Lenin in Russia. It is located at BA DINH SQUARE--- one of the few green and unoccupied areas of Hanoi. Many important events take place at this square. The most notable event that happened at this square was on September 2, 1945 -- Ho Chi Minh read the Vietnam Independence Declaration. It was also in this square where the funeral of Ho Chi Minh was held. The building is dedicated to house Ho Chi Minh's preserved body and a place where the locals express their admiration and gratitude towards their national hero. It is popularly known among the Vietnamese as " UNCLE HO'S " Mausoleum. It was built in 1973 and finished in 1975.

The construction of this mausoleum was against the will of Ho Chi Minh. As he passed away, he wished  to be cremated and his ashes to be scattered all over the country.

My adventure to Hanoi ( part 3 ) Temple of Literature- The oldest university in Hanoi

CHAO MUNG DEN HA NOI !

( Welcome to Hanoi! )

Today let us start our walking tour around Hanoi. It is a great place to explore on foot, there is a lot to see and do here. Hanoi lies on the banks of the Red River. Some of the human settlements found in Hanoi date back as far as the 3rd century BC. 

If you are a culture vulture Hanoi has so much to offer. With a 1000- year history and many well- preserved buildings along with lush and verdant parks, Hanoi will simply keep you busy for days on end. 

One of the loveliest features to this French colonial city is its many lakes and these provide many beautiful locations to rest in between venturing out in the capital's streets.