LOOKING BACK AT THE JOURNEY OF CULTURAL CONNECTION - WORLD CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN HANOI 2025

The first World Cultural Festival in Hanoi affirmed the pioneering role of culture in promoting international cooperation and building a bridge of friendship between nations.

Held from October 10-12, 2025, the first World Cultural Festival in Hanoi has 48 countries and international organizations participating, with many unique cultural spaces and events, from the exhibition "Cultural Road", to the International Costume Show with the theme "Heritage Footsteps"/Ao Dai Festival, film screenings introducing art and culture, Book Festival, to activities introducing culinary arts of countries and 30 international art performances, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to visit and experience every day.

Looking back at the three days of the event, the first World Cultural Festival in Hanoi was truly a journey to spread Vietnam's pride, creativity and international integration spirit. The festival marked its mark with 30 unique art performances, 17 international art troupes, 34 films from many countries, and more than 1 million visitors.

These impressive figures demonstrate the appeal of culture in contemporary social life. In the heritage space of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, music , light, performing arts and international cuisine have blended together to create a multidimensional, vibrant picture of global cultural exchange.

From now on, Hanoi – City for Peace will continue to shine as the cultural heart of Vietnam, where traditional values ​​meet modernity, where friends from all over the world share the same love, together creating a world connected by culture and humanity. Vietnam continues to demonstrate its strong commitment to promoting exchange, understanding and peace among nations, while affirming that culture is the foundation and soft power of the country in the era of national development.

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