2nd Hanoi Autumn Festival: Nearly 300 million VND donated to support flood victims

The 2nd Hanoi Autumn Festival 2024 took place from September 19-22 at the Hoan Kiem Lake walking street and attracted more than 50,000 people and tourists. During the program, the Organizing Committee also organized donations to support people affected by natural disasters and floods, with the amount collected being 288 million VND.

On the afternoon of September 22, the 2nd Hanoi Autumn Festival closed, leaving many impressions on the people and tourists even though the festival was adjusted in scale due to the rain and flood situation. This is an activity in a series of activities of Hanoi city to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).

According to Mr. Nguyen Tran Quang, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion, during the 3 days of operation, despite the unfavorable weather at times, the festival had over 50,000 visitors coming to visit and experience.

The organizing committee of the 2nd Hanoi Autumn Festival awarded certificates to participating units (Photo: TL).

Also according to the Festival, 12 provinces and cities across the country; 17 districts, towns in the capital; associations, clubs, tourism and travel businesses sent delegations to participate with many rich and unique contents, such as: models, experience spaces and performance activities, and technical skills of artisans from craft villages.

The booths organized many meaningful activities such as: Writing letters to children in the highlands, minigames to guess the place name by looking at pictures. In this space, there are 15 display areas, introducing typical products of 11 artisans and skilled workers from 11 famous craft villages of Hanoi: Bat Trang pottery, Ha Thai lacquer, Ngu Xa bronze casting, Son Dong handicrafts, Phu Vinh rattan and bamboo, Thiet Ung fine art wood, Lang Vac fans, Thuong Tin embroidery, Chuong village hats, Chau Khe jewelry, Chang Son fans.

Visitors line up to experience the festival (Photo: TL).

Many unique works of value, aesthetics and sophistication, including products appearing for the first time, created specifically to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, such as the works "Kim Vinh Hien", "Hao khi Thang Long" made by artisan Vu Manh Hai, Chau Khe goldsmith craft village; the relief work "Uncle Ho reading the Declaration of Independence" by artisan Nguyen Thanh Tuan - Ngu Xa bronze casting craft village; the work "Autumn lotus on driftwood" made by artisan Do Van Cuong; the lotus lamp work made by artisan Nguyen Van Tinh of Phu Vinh rattan and bamboo weaving craft village.

Many handicraft products attract tourists (Photo: TL).

Visitors can also experience the Hanoian tea-enjoying space; join artisans in making bamboo and rattan products, pottery, needle-punching fans and embroidery.

This year, the Organizing Committee has had an additional fundraising activity to support people affected by natural disasters and floods with the amount of 288 million VND. The Organizing Committee has transferred to the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi City.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/festival-thu-ha-noi-lan-thu-2-quyen-gop-gan-300-trieu-dong-ung-ho-dong-bao-bi-lu-lut-205214.html