Hanoi is the most beautiful in autumn. (Photo: travel.com.vn) To celebrate Hanoi’s most beautiful time of the year, the festivalwill introduce tourism products and potential, typical craft products andsouvenirs of the capital city via dedicated areas surrounding Hoan Kiem(Returned Sword) Lake.
A series of parades and performances will be organised in variousdistricts and townships. These captivating displays include the lion and dragondances of Thanh Oai district, the Mid-Autumn Lantern Procession of Son Tay township,Dong Anh kite performance, floral art of Me Linh district, traditional puppetryshow of Te Tieu-My Duc, as well as the introduction of the art of teaprocessing and the enjoyment of West Lake lotus tea.
The highlight of the festival is the re-enactment of traditionaland contemporary wedding ceremonies on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, showcasing theevolution of Vietnamese wedding customs over time. Visitors will also betreated to mesmerising dance performances, including both folk and sportsdances, and a fashion show featuring the elegant aodai, the traditional Vietnamese costume.
Young attendees will have the opportunity to participate inparades, engage in painting activities, and visit exhibitions displayingchildren’s artwork. Meanwhile, a procession of tourist cyclos, bicycles, anddouble-decker buses will travel along Thanh Nien road, Phan Dinh Phung street,and Hoang Dieu street.
Additionally, a photo exhibition entitled Sac Thu Hanoi (Colours of Hanoi Autumn)will be held at the Centre for Cultural and Artistic Activities on 22 Hang Buomstreet and around the Statue of King Ly Thai To.
According to the deputy director of the Hanoi Promotion Agency,Nguyen Thi Mai Anh, the Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023 is an opportunity to promotethe beauty and cultural value of city, highlighting the uniqueness andattractiveness of landscapes, historical and heritage sites of Hanoi – anappealing, high-quality, and safe tourist destination.
It also aims to showcase the distinctive values of traditionalcrafts and cultural heritage of the capital city, which are considered theessence of the nation with their own unique characteristics.
"Autumn is the most beautiful time of the year in Hanoi,offering the perfect conditions for visitors to explore and discover the famouslandmarks and exquisite culinary delights of the 1,000-year-old capital,"she said./.
VNA
