Vietexplorer2024

The Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations (HAUFO) had a dynamic year in 2024, orchestrating a series of captivating music and arts events that underscored Hanoi’s status as a hub for cultural diplomacy. Through these initiatives, HAUFO not only fostered international exchange but also solidified Hanoi’s position as a city that embraces and celebrates cultural diversity. Kicking off the year on a high note was a musical exchange program that served as a prelude to the vibrant cultural connections to come. This event, featuring talented individuals from multiple countries, set the tone for a year filled with cross-cultural collaboration and mutual appreciation. HAUFO’s calendar throughout the year was brimming with artistic collaborations that brought together local and international talents in harmonious unity. From symphony performances that stirred the soul to traditional music showcases that celebrated cultural heritage, these events transcended borders and created a sense of sha...

With a theme celebrating “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development,” the week-long program from June 7 to 12 united nearly 30 troupes from eight nations: France, Belgium, Spain, Canada, Japan, China, the Republic of Korea, and Vietnam. Artists became ambassadors, sharing their unique cultural and artistic heritage with the local community, creating a vibrant cultural tapestry. Janick Appelmans, a 51-year-old member of the Belgian royal stilt walkers troupe, Koninklijke Steltenlopers Merchtem, attending the festival for the fifth time, shared the challenges of coordinating travel for their large group of 47, along with their bulky musical instruments and stilts. Despite the logistical hurdles, the troupe expressed extreme satisfaction with their journey, which included special travel arrangements. Mariana Neto Brito Luz, representing the Hiphop Cergy team from France, shed light on their participation as part of an exchange program between Hue and Cergy, a commune in the F...