Through the “Five Continents Concert” series, art was brought closer to the community, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy performances, interact with artists and experience the cultural values of Vietnam and other countries.
The second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi 2026 opened on October 1 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel under the theme “Converging Heritage - Shaping the Future.”
Vietnam views culture as both the spiritual foundation of society and an important goal, driving force and resource for national development. The country is working to build an advanced culture imbued with national identity while actively absorbing the cultural quintessence of humanity and expanding international cultural exchange and cooperation.
Held from October 10–12, the festival was of an unprecedented scale, featuring 48 countries and international organisations, 45 cultural spaces, 34 international culinary booths, 23 art troupes from Vietnam and abroad, 12 publishing and book exhibition units, and 22 countries joining the international film screenings. This made the largest cultural diplomacy event in Vietnam’s history.
Serving as a bridge for cultural exchange, the event showcases international cultural treasures to Vietnamese audience while promoting Vietnam’s rich heritage globally.
The October 10–12 festival, poised to be Vietnam’s flagship international cultural diplomacy event in 2025, will draw the largest-ever number of foreign entities in a display of global traditions through performances, exhibitions, and culinary experiences that transcend borders.
This is the largest cultural festival ever held in Vietnam, honouring the unity in diversity among the world’s cultures and reaffirming culture’s vital role as a sustainable bridge linking nations.