Thay Pagoda is a sacred and ancient scenic spot, located in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi. The place is closely associated with the name of Zen Master Tu Dao Hanh, who has made great contributions to the people. He is a monk, a Buddha, a King and is considered by the people to be the founder of water puppetry and a Saint. A large-scale festival is held annually at the pagoda to commemorate the Zen Master, always attracting a large number of local people and visitors from far and wide.
The Friendship Journey 2022, a cultural exchange aiming at helping enhance Vietnam’s relations with international friends, was held in Hanoi’s Quoc Oai district on April 24.
The People’s Committee of Hanoi has issued a decision approving the detailed planning of the Vietnam Museum of Nature which will be built in Liep Tuyet, Ngoc My and Ngoc Liep communes of outlying Quoc Oai district.
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue has signed decisions recognising two districts of Quoc Oai and Gia Lam in the capital city of Hanoi as new-style rural areas.
