The World Culture Festival in Hanoi 'shares with those affected by natural disasters'.

On the evening of October 10th, at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel historical site, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the first World Cultural Festival in Hanoi.

Taking place from October 10-12 with the spirit of "Connecting - Sharing - Spreading Love," the World Culture Festival in Hanoi brought together a large number of international friends, artists, social organizations, businesses, and Vietnamese people to support communities severely affected by natural disasters.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary To Lam, visit the exhibition booths of various countries.

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The official opening ceremony was held in the heritage center with the art program "Colors of Vietnam - Rhythms of the World," showcasing typical Vietnamese heritage such as Quan Ho folk singing from Bac Ninh , Hue royal court music, Central Highlands gong music, Southern folk singing, Hat Van singing, and Thang Long Xam singing...

Art troupes from many countries contributed to creating a vibrant tapestry of world culture. The opening night concluded with the performance "We Are The World," spreading a message of friendship, solidarity, and peace.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates performed a special ceremony (painting on five-colored ceramic tiles) to inaugurate the festival; and visited the national cultural spaces of various countries.

According to the Prime Minister, culture is the "red thread" that connects people to people, connects nations, and connects the world; culture has no borders. The first World Culture Festival in 2025 is an event that connects the Vietnamese people with the peoples of the world.

Vietnam is experiencing a series of natural disasters, with storms upon storms and floods upon floods. In the third quarter of 2025 alone, it suffered 8 storms, including 4 in September, leaving a significant portion of the population struggling with the difficulties caused by these natural disasters.

The Prime Minister extended his deepest condolences and sympathy to the localities and families who have suffered losses of life and property; and at the same time called for contributions, solidarity, and sharing from people nationwide and international friends towards those severely affected by the natural disaster.

The head of government highly appreciated the program, which vividly showcased Vietnamese cultural identity, including the culture of sharing and mutual assistance with national solidarity and brotherhood; contributing to sharing and conveying feelings in various forms to people suffering the consequences of climate change, including the current storms and floods.

"We will continue to promote the role of culture as an intrinsic strength, as well as a unifying force, a strength of international solidarity, sharing the burden in the face of natural disasters and the consequences of climate change, which are universal, comprehensive, and global in nature, requiring international solidarity, upholding multilateralism and mutual assistance, including the cultural bond," the Prime Minister stated.

Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of General Secretary To Lam, performed the special ritual of painting a five-colored ceramic mural to inaugurate the festival.

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Jonathan Wallace Baker, Head of UNESCO's representative office in Vietnam, emphasized that Hanoi has long been a bridge between cultures, a city where traditional values ​​intersect with creativity.

Congratulating the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Hanoi People's Committee for realizing this inspiring initiative, Jonathan Wallace Baker also expressed UNESCO's deep sympathy and solidarity with the areas affected by the recent natural disasters.

"Let this festival be remembered not only for its colors and performances, but also for its message: when cultures connect, humanity unites. Let us build a future where culture inspires solidarity and resilience in the face of adversity – right here in Hanoi and around the world," Mr. Baker emphasized.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/le-hoi-van-hoa-the-gioi-tai-ha-noi-se-chia-voi-dong-bao-bi-thien-tai-185251011102132474.htm