Discover Vietnamese Tea Culture at the Hanoi World Culture Festival

Discover Vietnamese Tea Culture at Thang Long Imperial Citadel

Within the framework of the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi, for the first time, the UNESCO Office in Vietnam in collaboration with the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center organized a series of activities to honor the art of Vietnamese Tea Ceremony – a long-standing cultural practice imbued with meditation, community connection and harmony between humans and nature.

Activities to introduce and promote Vietnamese Tea culture while affirming the role of culture in sustainable development and international cooperation.

Taking place at the World Heritage site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel from October 10-12, 2025, a sacred space associated with the depth of history and culture of the nation, a series of activities introducing Vietnamese Tea culture brings many interesting discoveries to domestic and foreign tourists.

Here, visitors will be able to admire and immerse themselves in the traditional tea-drinking space in the heart of the heritage; performances by tea artisans and three special tea sessions for international guests with storytelling, ritual experiences, tasting precious tea and dialogue on the role of tea in cultural diplomacy , sustainable development and heritage conservation.

Within the framework of the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi taking place from October 10-12, 2025, UNESCO introduced Vietnamese Tea as a living heritage.

Mr. Jonathan Baker, UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, affirmed: "Heritage is not only something to preserve, but also a material to build the future. Through tea, we tell stories about identity, about people, about connection. UNESCO is very pleased to accompany Vietnam on the journey of turning heritage into a driving force for creativity, dialogue and sustainable development."

This event inherits and expands the spirit of the "From Tea Leaves to Heritage" series in Da Lat, aiming at tea heritage as a potential candidate for UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

The event marks a joint effort to promote and enhance the role of tea culture in community development, sustainable tourism and branding of Vietnamese heritage internationally. This is part of the project "Enhancing local community benefits through strengthening partnerships to promote heritage conservation and sustainable practices".

The Vietnamese tea party is also part of UNESCO’s comprehensive participation in the Hanoi World Culture Festival, which celebrates culture as a pillar of sustainable development. Through exhibitions, interactions, and cultural dialogues, UNESCO showcases its exemplary areas of cooperation with Vietnam in heritage, creativity, and cultural diplomacy, reflecting the long-standing, trusting, and future-oriented partnership between the two sides.

Source: https://vtv.vn/kham-pha-van-hoa-tra-viet-tai-le-hoi-van-hoa-the-gioi-ha-noi-100251009111632797.htm