Taking place from October 1-4 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site, the second World Cultural Festival in Hanoi, themed "Convergence of Heritage - Shaping the Future," became a unique meeting point, evoking unforgettable emotions for friends from all over the world who came to visit and experience it.
Within the framework of the festival, 45 cultural spaces and 35 food stalls from various countries opened up interesting exchange activities; contributing to spreading the spirit of solidarity and friendship among nations and leaving unforgettable impressions in the hearts of international friends.
A scale with a strong international character.
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The Deputy Director of the French Institute in Vietnam enthusiastically introduced French culture to international friends. (Photo: Tran Dung) |
At the French booth, Mr. Franck Bolgiani, Deputy Director of the French Institute in Vietnam, expressed his admiration for the scale and organization of the festival: “This is the second time we have participated in the event, and everything is truly wonderful. This year, the festival has more cultural spaces and booths than last year, and the organization is increasingly professional and meticulous. This shows that the event has become more international.”
According to him, the festival's remarkable aspect lies not only in its scale but also in the investment made by the participating countries. Each delegation dedicated effort and passion to their cultural space, creating a vibrant feeling as if one were traveling through many countries.
"The cultural exchange activities, performances, and unique food stalls all serve as a bridge for Vietnamese audiences and visitors from many countries around the world to interact, connect, and bond more deeply," Mr. Franck Bolgiani emphasized.
Belief in the continuation of the festival
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The Deputy Ambassador of Cuba to Vietnam shares cultural exchange experiences with young Vietnamese people. (Photo: Tran Dung) |
Sharing his special affection for Vietnam, Mr. Maiker Comendador Escalante, Deputy Ambassador of Cuba to Vietnam, emphasized the strong bond between the two nations.
"Cuba and Vietnam have a very special traditional friendship. The hospitality, sincerity, and warmth of the people here always make me feel like a true Vietnamese person, not a foreigner," he shared.
According to Cuban diplomatic representatives, Vietnam is focusing on and making efforts to promote its unique cultural identity to the world.
He expressed his confidence: “I think perhaps next year, on the occasion of the APEC Year – an extremely important event in Vietnam – we will have the third World Cultural Festival in Hanoi. I believe it will be a wonderful event and Vietnam will continue to achieve success.”
Diverse cuisine and unique clothing.
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Patience (on the right) is excited to experience the booths from many different countries. (Photo: Tran Dung) |
Returning to the World Culture Festival in Hanoi for the second time, Patience, from Nigeria, was excited to immerse herself in the vibrant atmosphere of the event.
For Patience, the festival was an opportunity to indulge her love of exploring diverse cultures: "Since I've always been excited to discover different countries' cuisines, being able to experience them firsthand like this was very enjoyable."
Patience shared that she is impressed by the traditional costumes of countries around the world and particularly loves the costumes of Angola.
An opportunity to socialize and connect with friends across borders.
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Anna (on the left) and Alsu enjoy Russian cuisine together. (Photo: Tran Dung) |
Sharing their memorable moments at the event, Anna and Alsu, from Russia, couldn't hide their surprise at encountering fellow countrymen at various international booths.
“It was a surprise that we were able to meet people from our own country at a multicultural event in Hanoi. We met a few Russians near the Argentinian booth, the Cuban booth, and of course, at the Russian booth as well,” they shared.
Anna emphasized that the festival is not only a place to experience culture but also an opportunity to expand the space for interaction and making friends with Vietnamese people and visitors from all over the world.
She shared: "We will definitely continue to immerse ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the festival, meet new friends, and have many more memorable experiences."
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International tourists are engrossed in learning about the culture of the host country. (Photo: Tran Dung) |
The second World Culture Festival in Hanoi continues to affirm its role as a bridge of friendship, celebrating cultural diversity and spreading the image of a hospitable and integrated Vietnam.
More than just a purely social gathering place, the event contributes to strengthening solidarity among ethnic groups in the heart of the capital, opening up expectations for a breakthrough in foreign relations in the future.
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