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The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2024, with the theme “Hanoi Autumn – A Historical Season,” was a celebration of the city’s rich culture and beauty, marking the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day. This festival, organized with participation from 12 provinces and cities, along with local districts, businesses, and tourism associations, offered a unique glimpse into Hanoi’s autumn attractions and cultural heritage. Nguyen Tien Dat, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Tourism Association, expressed that the event successfully promoted the city’s distinctive autumn tourism. Visitors had the opportunity to immerse themselves in special cultural spaces that recreated Hanoi’s heritage, capturing memorable photographs. According to Nguyen Tran Quang, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Center (HPA), the festival played a crucial role in establishing Hanoi as a prominent tourism brand, especially during the peak season for international travelers. The event sho...

The World Youth Orchestra Foundation’s musical project, “Sounds of Brotherhood,” culminates in a series of vibrant events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from August 29 to September 29, as announced by the Italian Embassy in Hanoi. Kicking off this exciting finale is a unique Italian-Vietnamese musical collaboration on August 31 in Ho Chi Minh City. Talented underprivileged Vietnamese children will take center stage, accompanied by a captivating body painting performance by artist Francesca Chialà. Hanoi will then host the prestigious “Call for Projects” award ceremony on September 5, recognizing exceptional Vietnamese artists across visual arts, music, and theater at the Vicas Arts Studio. The celebrations will reach their peak with an immersive theater workshop, “Sound Dialogues,” on September 7 in the capital, offering a unique blend of performing arts and cultural exchange. The World Youth Orchestra performs in Vietnam. Image credit: Italian Embassy in Vietnam “Sound...