World Cultural Festival in Hanoi: Joining hands with flood victims

From October 10-12, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hanoi People's Committee to organize the first World Cultural Festival in Hanoi at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Center.

With the spirit of “Connecting-Sharing-Spreading Love,” the Festival is not only a meeting of friendship between cultures around the world , but also a journey of compassion towards communities that are heavily affected by natural disasters, demonstrating the spirit of international solidarity in solving common global challenges, including the issue of climate change that no country can stand aside from.

According to information from the Department of International Cooperation (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), there are currently many artists, individuals and organizations registering to donate items for charity auctions.

In the fashion-art show “Heritage Footsteps” on the evening of October 11, the Organizing Committee will auction the 5 most beautiful costumes of the designers: Van Hang (Ao Dai brand Desilk), Vu Viet Ha, Co Phuc Mi Xiem Y, Anh Thu (Ao Dai brand Ngan An) and Ha Trinh (Hanuo).

Artist Ngo Ba Hoang, author of the large-scale painting series “Hello Vietnam - My Homeland”, donated a large-scale painting (1.8mx5m) and a lotus ceramic vase - the artist's ceramic painting work to participate in the auction.

All funds raised will be transferred to localities affected by floods to support the rebuilding of houses, schools and civil works.

The World Cultural Festival not only honors cultural diversity, but also demonstrates the spirit of humanity when people, regardless of language or skin color, still share the same heart and spirit of solidarity, joining hands to heal the world, for a better life.

International art troupes will perform at the Festival. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

The opening ceremony took place on the evening of October 10 with the participation of many famous Vietnamese artists such as Tung Duong, Hoa Minzy and international artists.

The closing ceremony took place on the evening of October 12, with the participation of artists such as Truc Nhan, Hoang Thuy Linh and many international art troupes, promising to bring vibrant performances.

The event space closed with the image of hundreds of lit candles, symbolizing the light of humanity, empathy and belief in a brighter future.

The World Culture Festival, a bridge of culture, art and humanity, continues to affirm the message: “When culture connects, the world joins hands, there is no challenge that cannot be overcome, for a sustainable future for everyone.”

The event is open to the public for free on October 11-12./.