Keyword: "Thang Long Imperial Citadel"

The programme is expected to enhance the quality of the heritage destination while offering the public a novel and engaging approach to exploring the millennium-old cultural legacy.

The exhibition holds practical significance, offering a systematic and vivid overview of Vietnam’s cultural heritage.

The festival aims to reaffirm Hanoi's position in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, as well as its brand as one of the “best places to see beautiful autumn foliage in Asia,” thereby contributing to the development of Hanoi’s cultural industries.

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.

The inaugural World Culture Festival in Hanoi is hailed as a vibrant convergence of global diversity — a space where the cultures of five continents intertwine, conveying messages of peace, friendship, and humanity. This marks the first initiative of its kind in Vietnam, underscoring the role of culture in promoting mutual understanding, trust, and contributions towards the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

It is part of the series of art activities marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, gathering top Vietnamese bands such as Buc Tuong, Ngu Cung, Chillies, The Flob, and Blue Whales, along with renowned guest artists like Pham Anh Khoa, Pham Thu Ha, and Duong Tran Nghia.

A wide range of cultural activities, art performances, exhibitions, and fairs are being held or will be held across Hanoi to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2). The city also organises art shows and film screenings for the public, while LED screens are installed to bring the celebrations closer to local people.

The displays bring history to life, recalling glorious milestones and honouring generations of heroes and martyrs who sacrificed for independence and peace. The stories told here serve as an enduring source of inspiration for national pride and patriotism.

To mark the occasion, Hanoi’s tourism sector has introduced 80 signature products across eight themes, from heritage and cultural tours to eco-tourism, cuisine, nightlife, and creative experiences.

This event marks a major milestone in the enduring cultural partnership between Hanoi and the Ile-de-France region, while opening new avenues for heritage preservation and tourism cooperation.

The Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025 from October 31 to November 9 is expected to create a vibrant cultural exchange space, promote cultural cooperation between Hanoi and localities and countries, and bring cultural heritage into contemporary life, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the capital's cultural industry.

At the three-day festival, people will also find different varieties of pho such as pho made of corn from Ha Giang province, pho with roasted duck from Lang Son, pho with burnt livers from Bac Ninh, and pho made of artichoke flowers from Da Lat.

The event is expected to serve as a bridge that honours and connects businesses, craft villages, and culinary brands, promoting Vietnamese cuisine to local Hanoians, domestic travellers, and international friends.

On April 16, the “Long Thanh Phuc Kien” blind box — a buildable model of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel — was officially launched. The product is part of the Kinh Do Ky Hoa (Splendid Capital through Art) project, which aims to connect young people with cultural heritage through creative and innovative approaches.

The Belgian King and Queen expressed their impression of the profound cultural and historical value of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, underscoring the significance of preserving and promoting each nation’s cultural heritage.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on February 24 explored Vietnam's thousands-year history through artifacts preserved at the UNESCO-recognised Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son and Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on February 24 afternoon visited the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a world cultural heritage site in Hanoi, as part of the latter’s official visit to Vietnam. The two officials' spouses joined on the trip.

This achievement reinforces Hanoi’s position on the world cultural map while opening new opportunities for the villages to enhance their competitive edge, preserve traditional values, expand market reach, bolster international cultural exchange, and foster sustainable development.

State President Luong Cuong presided over an incense offering ceremony at Kinh Thien Palace within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi on February 6 to commemorate kings and those who made contributions to the nation.