Accordingly, the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi is an annual international cultural diplomacy event that uses "culture as the foundation and art as the means" to connect nations; thereby promoting people-to-people exchanges and strengthening mutual understanding and trust between Vietnam and the international community.
The festival aims to enhance the cultural and spiritual life and aesthetic appreciation of the people of Hanoi in particular and the whole country in general. It contributes to building a modern cultural and entertainment ecosystem, helping Vietnam catch up with global creative economic trends; strongly stimulates the cultural and tourism industries, creates jobs and promotes domestic consumption.
The festival is scheduled to take place from October 1st to 4th, 2026, with activities organized at Thang Long Imperial Citadel , Ho Guom Walking Street, and the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural and Tourism Village.
The festival comprises eight key events: the Five Continents Music Festival; the World Cultural Village; the Five Continents Colorful Street Festival; the Five Continents Food Festival; a film screening program; an experiential area showcasing creativity from heritage with an international Games Festival ; tours and experiences at the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural and Tourism Village; and other related activities.
In this context, the World Cultural Village is identified as the central activity, taking place from October 1-4 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and is organized by the Hanoi People's Committee.
Approximately 50 booths are expected, with each country allocated one booth measuring 20m² (floor area 26m², roof area 18m²), and simultaneously operating a Vietnamese cultural space showcasing traditional culture within the framework of the event.
The Five Continents Music Festival will take place from October 1-4 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The city will send art troupes to participate, develop performance programs, and coordinate the setup of stages, sound systems, and lighting for the activities.
The "Colors of Five Continents" street festival will take place on October 3rd at the Ho Guom pedestrian street. The event will include a parade of Vietnamese ao dai (traditional dress) combined with international costumes, as directed by the organizers.
The Five Continents Food Festival takes place from October 1st to 4th at Thang Long Imperial Citadel. The culinary spaces are divided according to continents: Asia, Europe, America, Africa, and Oceania. Each country has a booth showcasing its unique traditional cuisine. Visitors can experience characteristic dishes from many countries and enjoy culinary demonstrations performed by skilled artisans.
In addition, a film screening program and an experiential area titled "Spreading Creativity from Heritage with the International Games Festival " will also be held at Thang Long Imperial Citadel from October 1-4.
Additionally, a tour and experience program at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village will take place on the morning of October 2nd. Delegates will have the opportunity to visit and learn about the distinctive cultural spaces of Vietnam's ethnic communities; interact with and learn about customs, traditions, and traditional crafts; and enjoy folk art and traditional cuisine.
The Hanoi People's Committee has assigned the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism as the focal agency of Hanoi to coordinate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in implementing the second World Culture Festival in Hanoi, ensuring quality, progress, and compliance with the law and regulations of the City.
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