Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi

July 24, 2015 | 14:25

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As a familiar destination to local people and tourists, the streets for pedestrians in Hanoi are known for many kinds of street music but now are different with new services: face painting, tattoos and hip-hop dancing.

Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

On weekend nights, the walking streets of Hanoi organize many cultural and artistic activities. One of them is face painting service on Ma May Street. This new service attracts many people, especially foreign tourists.
Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

The service is offered by a group of students from art universities in Hanoi. They use specialized paints that are safe for the skin.
Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

In June, many people were excited to take on the disguise of the character of the blockbuster Terminator: Genisys. It takes about 10-15 minutes to draw the mask.
Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

This is a group of tourists from Europe, including the UK, Denmark, and Germany
Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

Tourists can also enjoy the performance of street bands. The performances usually last two hours, starting at 8pm.
Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

Some foreign visitors dance on the street.
Foreign tourists enjoy face painting service in Hanoi, Hanoi old quarter, Ma May Street, walking street pedestrian streets

According to the manager of the Heritage House at No. 87 Ma May Street, almost every week there are street music programs at the site. "Many people know the schedule and they come here every week to enjoy the show," he said.

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