At 8 PM on October 1st, the second World Culture Festival in Hanoi officially opened at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with the participation of art troupes from Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, China, Indonesia , Israel, South Korea, Laos, Pakistan, Peru, and Ukraine.
Stage design for the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi 2026
According to the organizers, the opening ceremony will also feature many Vietnamese artists and art groups such as Honorary Professor and Doctor Chu Bao Que, People's Artist Trong Phuc, singers Truc Nhan, Hoa Minzy, Duc Phuc, Hoang Bach, Ha Myo, GOM Show, Thu Ha's drum solo, Thanh Am Xanh Group; Hue Royal Traditional Arts Theatre, Bac Ninh Quan Ho Theatre, Trong Dong Group, Tay Nguyen Gong Art Troupe...
The presence of traditional art forms alongside contemporary talents creates a vibrant program, bringing together diverse sounds and forms of expression on the international cultural stage in Hanoi.
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2026 World Culture Festival in Hanoi were attended by many famous artists. Photo: TH
The closing ceremony at 8 PM on October 4th continues to be highly anticipated with the participation of People's Artist Dieu Huong, People's Artist Que Tran, Meritorious Artist Vo Minh Lam, Huong Tram, Anh Tu, singer Kieu Anh, UPRIZE, Sao Tuoi Tho Club, Tre Dance Troupe, Moc Cam National Orchestra and the Central Puppet Theatre.
In addition, there were art troupes from Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, India, Iran, Mexico, Myanmar, the Philippines, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates.
If the opening ceremony opens up a space for cultural convergence, the closing ceremony will extend those bridges of exchange through music and art.
A perspective view of the booths of various countries at the second World Cultural Festival in Hanoi.
The second World Culture Festival in Hanoi, held from October 1-4, with the theme "Gathering Heritage - Shaping the Future," brought together 50 countries and international organizations, featuring a rich array of activities ranging from exhibitions, performances, and cuisine to film, fashion, music, and cultural experiences.
There will be 45 cultural spaces, 35 food stalls, film screenings from 18 countries, and a fashion space featuring 19 participating nations. The festival is not just a series of performances, but aims to create a space where cultures can coexist, share, and seek common values.
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