It''s 9pm on Monday and people are still flocking to colourful Hang Ma
Street in Ha Noi''s Old Quarter. The shops are festooned with lanterns,
masks and toys, creating a fanciful and festive atmosphere.
Soon after arriving in Ha Noi, I noticed many of the locals were wearing
masks. I didn''t give it another thought, taking it merely as part of
living in a big city. Until recently, that is.
