Hanoi gears up for 70th Liberation Day with Ao Dai, cultural events
The capital city of Hanoi is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its Liberation Day (October 10) with a vibrant programme led by the Hanoi Women's Union.
At an Ao Dai mass performance 2023 (Photo: hanoimoi.vn)
Hanoi (VNAﷺ) – The capital city of Hanoi is set to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its Liberation Day (October 10) with a vibrant programme led by the Hanoi Women's Union.
The union will kick things off on October 5 with the donation of 70 houses, symbolising its commitment to social welfare.
On the same morning, a mass dance performance featuring the Ao Dai (traditional long dress) will take place across all 579 communes, wards, and townships.
September and October will see events dedicated to recognising exemplary women who have made significant contributions to Hanoi in 2024.
August-September will be a busy time. The "Check in Hanoi" challenge will encourage residents and visitors to explore the city's cultural and historical landmarks while wearing the Ao Dai. Additionally, there will be an exchange with female entrepreneurs and presentation of the "Capital's Golden Lotus" awards to honour skilled craftswomen from Hanoi's craft villages and streets.
Throughout August, women and students are encouraged to wear the Ao Dai every Monday and Friday, and during special events as well.
The Hanoi Women's Start-up and Innovation Festival will showcase local agricultural products alongside a forum designed to engage women in shaping a peaceful and creative city.
Adding to the festive spirit, a folk dance contest is scheduled for mid-September. The grand finale will be the Ao Dai Carnival, themed "Hanoi Women in Integration and Development," where the city will come alive with a vibrant display of fashion and cultural expression./.
The second Hanoi Autumn Festival will be held in mid-September on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2024), according to a plan announced by the municipal People’s Committee.
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have been listed as emergers in the Asia-Pacific region in the first Inclusive Cities Barometer recently released by Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
