From October 1st to October 4th, 2026, the second World Culture Festival in Hanoi will officially take place within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel World Heritage site.
With the theme "Convergence of Heritage – Shaping the Future," the event aims to become an annual international-level cultural diplomacy activity, using art as a bridge to strengthen solidarity and exchange between Vietnam and friends around the world .
The event was directly supervised by the Hanoi People's Committee, in coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs , the Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, and the Hanoi Tourism Corporation.
The main activities at the Festival include: World Cultural Village & Heritage Space: Featuring approximately 50 cultural spaces representing various countries and traditional Vietnamese cultural spaces, operated by the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giám Cultural and Scientific Activities Center. Five Continents Food Festival: With 35-40 international stalls and workshop areas showcasing Hanoi and international cuisine. "Colors of Five Continents" Street Festival: Organized by the Thang Long Puppet Theatre, the parade combines Vietnamese Ao Dai (traditional dress) with international traditional costumes, featuring women from Hanoi and international art troupes. "Five Continents Concert" Music Festival: Held on the central circular stage with folk songs, folk dances, and traditional arts (Cheo, Cai Luong, music and dance) combined with performances by international artists residing in Hanoi. Experience & Cinema Space: A creative heritage experience area featuring an International Games Festival and a special cultural film screening program.
Besides the core activities at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, international delegations and tourists will have the opportunity to visit and experience firsthand the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural and Tourism Village. Travel agencies are also simultaneously incorporating the festival into their key tour packages in early October 2026 to promote the image of the capital city as "Safe - Friendly - High-Quality - Attractive".
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