Cultural diversity in the Week of "Great National Unity - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" in 2025 in Hanoi

Tourists interact with Thai ethnic people at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism . Photo: MH

The event, which is also associated with the 2nd Muong Ethnic Cultural Festival, promises to bring a series of large-scale cultural and tourism activities, rich in identity and bearing the mark of the community of 54 ethnic groups.

The week is an occasion to affirm the spirit of national solidarity - a priceless cultural heritage forged over thousands of years of history. The series of events aims to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of the Vietnamese ethnic community, while contributing to promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam to international friends.

Through experiential activities, cultural exchanges, handicraft demonstrations, cuisine and festivals, the event helps domestic and international visitors gain a deeper understanding of the richness and diversity of Vietnamese culture in the context of integration. This is also an opportunity to promote cultural and tourism cooperation between localities and expand international connections.

This year's event is expected to be attended by leaders of the Party and State; representatives of ministries, departments and branches; representatives of international organizations, diplomatic agencies, embassies and more than 200 international delegates. In particular, more than 200 compatriots of 18 ethnic groups from 12 provinces and cities will directly participate in performing, exchanging and practicing traditional culture. This is the core force that vividly recreates the cultural life, arts, customs and practices at the "Common House".

The highlight of the program is the Opening Ceremony of the Week of “Great Unity of Ethnic Groups – Vietnamese Cultural Heritage” and the 2nd Muong Ethnic Cultural Festival, taking place at 8:00 p.m. on November 21. The program is organized on a large scale, expected to attract more than 1,000 participants.

The Muong Ethnic Cultural Festival with the theme "Preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group in the new era" will have a series of outstanding activities such as: mass art festival; traditional costume performance; display and reenactment of Muong cultural rituals; introduction of traditional crafts; display and promotion of local cultural and tourism products.

Within the framework of the week, a scientific workshop with the theme “Preserving and promoting traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development” will be held on the morning of November 21. The workshop focuses on discussing breakthrough solutions in cultural preservation associated with sustainable tourism development.

On the same day, a program to promote Vietnamese culture to international friends will also take place with special content: a slideshow introducing an overview of the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism; experiencing folk culture; enjoying traditional cuisine; and exchanging with ethnic artisans.

From November 21 to 23, many unique cultural and artistic activities took place in three spaces representing cultural regions. These were “Colors of Vinh Long River Culture” with performances of folk songs, folk songs, and traditional music; Khmer cultural exchange; exhibition of traditional craft of My Long rice paper, Son Doc rice paper, and coconut handicrafts...

Cham – Khanh Hoa Cultural Space will have performances of Cham folk songs and dances; and Bau Truc pottery demonstration – an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO.

The regional cultural exchange space will introduce culture and folk games of the South, Central Highlands, and ethnic groups in the North.

On November 18, the National Unity Day will take place - where the community of 16 ethnic groups that regularly live in the Village will meet, interact, and exchange culture with tourists. The activity contributes to strengthening the spirit of solidarity, creating a space for cultural connection between ethnic groups.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/da-sac-mau-van-hoa-trong-tuan-dai-doan-ket-cac-dan-toc-di-san-van-hoa-viet-nam-nam-2025-tai-ha-noi-723254.html