Bustling Korean colors in the heart of Hanoi

Young people enjoy taking "check-in" photos in Hanbok costumes.

The 4th Korean Cultural Road Festival 2025 is jointly organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam and the Korean Cultural Center in Vietnam.

Young people participate in traditional Korean games in front of the main stage.

Right from the morning of the opening day, a large number of people and tourists came to visit and immerse themselves in the vibrant and joyful festival atmosphere. The silk lanterns, the sounds of traditional musical instruments, and the vibrant colors of the booths recreated the unique features of Korean culture in the heart of the capital.

The game “Crossword” finds words related to the country of Korea.

Folk games such as jump rope, hopscotch, shuttlecock kicking, and pairing… attract a large number of participants. Shuttlecock kicking and pairing are two traditional Korean games that are especially loved by young people. Players and spectators join in the excitement, creating a bustling and cohesive community atmosphere.

Minh Tam, a student at Foreign Trade University, shared: The games here are all familiar from childhood, but when participating in a team, each member must coordinate well with other members, so the challenge becomes much more interesting and difficult.

This year, the festival has the participation of many Korean units in Vietnam such as the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), the Korea Copyright Protection Agency (KCOPA), the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), King Sejong Institute, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC)... Each booth brings its own perspective on the country and people of Korea, thereby helping the public better understand the diversity and creativity in contemporary life of this country.

The food court is a highlight with traditional dishes such as kimbap, tokbokki, fish cakes... always attracting a large number of diners. Rich flavors, sophisticated presentation and friendly service style make diners clearly feel the Korean culinary culture in each dish.

Many young people were also excited to try wearing Hanbok - the traditional Korean costume - to take souvenir photos. This activity gave participants the feeling of walking in a miniature Seoul in the heart of Hanoi.

Little girl poses in traditional Korean costume.

Not only attracting the capital's residents, the festival also attracts a large number of international tourists. Daniela from Cuba shared: I have loved Korean culture for a long time, especially the cuisine, music and traditional festivals. When I heard that the festival was held in Hanoi, my friends and I immediately came to attend. The bustling atmosphere here made me feel like I was in Korea.

International tourists enthusiastically participated in the festival.

Tonight, the series of art performances will continue with special performances such as Kukkiwon team's Taekwondo, Gugak traditional music, Jinju city folk art, K-Pop dance... along with performances by singers Bui Cong Nam and Hoang Duyen. These attractive performances promise to bring the audience a complete cultural experience.

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Source: https://nhandan.vn/ron-rang-sac-mau-han-quoc-giua-long-ha-noi-post918013.html