A special wedding ceremony for 80 happy couples.

On December 6th, the opening ceremony of the Happy Vietnam Day 2025 took place at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square (Hanoi). The event was chaired by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST), in coordination with the Hanoi People's Committee, Vietnam Television, and other organizing units.

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Delegates attending the opening ceremony. Photo: Pham Sy.

Attending the opening ceremony were Ms. Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vice President of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Mr. Le Hai Binh, Alternate Member of the Central Executive Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; and Ms. Tran Thi Thu Dong, Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Literary and Artistic Associations , President of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh said: "This is a special chapter of the Vietnam Happy Fest 2025, symbolizing the 80-year journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness of the nation, 80 years depicted through 80 love stories. They have held hands and overcome many journeys, bound together by love of Silver, Gold, and Diamond, a beautiful testament to understanding and fidelity in love."

Permanent Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh delivers a speech. Photo: Pham Sy.

According to Mr. Le Hai Binh, this year's Happy Vietnam Festival offers a diverse range of experiences across 13 activity points around Ho Guom Lake, including the Happy Vietnam exhibition, digital interactive spaces, art photobooths, a happiness map, and outdoor activities associated with the message "Health is Happiness"...

One of the highlights was the mass wedding ceremony of 80 couples with the theme "Love is Happiness," symbolizing 80 years of independence, freedom, and happiness of the nation.

Delegates perform the opening ceremony of "Happy Vietnam Day". Photo: Pham Sy.

"Happiness is built on peace, love, solidarity, and the simple values that make up the Vietnamese identity. The Vietnam Happy Day 2025 is expected to become an annual event, contributing to affirming Vietnam as a destination of humanity, peace, and faith in a better future," Mr. Le Hai Binh emphasized.

At the opening ceremony, 80 couples exchanged vows of lifelong commitment. Photo: Pham Sy.

Along with the wedding ceremony, the event will include many other activities such as: a Vietnamese traditional costume parade "Hundred Flowers Walking" with 800 participants; a workshop "The Lens of Happiness"; the Happy Vietnam 2025 Awards Ceremony; a music night "Happy Vietnam"; the 3rd Happy Vietnam Awards…

People visit the exhibition at Ho Guom Lake. Photo: Pham Sy.

“Vietnam Happy Fest 2025” is not only a cultural and entertainment event but also an opportunity to spread humanitarian values and affirm the image of a peaceful, compassionate, and sharing Vietnam. The festival is expected to become a new symbol of a happy, modern, and culturally rich Vietnam.

Here are some photos from the ceremony:

Outstanding cultural performances at the opening ceremony. Photo: Pham Sy.

The couples shared their happiness right on stage. Photo: Pham Sy.

Special kisses. Photo: Pham Sy.

They cut the cake together. Photo: Pham Sy.

Couples exchange happy kisses. Photo: Pham Sy.

Their happiness, blossoming from peace and freedom, is not just a personal joy, but also the most radiant affirmation of an entire nation's aspiration for happiness. Photo: Pham Sy.