Thang Long - Hanoi Festival kicked off

A performance at the opening ceremony

Delegates kicking off the festival

Held in a heritage setting, the opening program was structured in three chapters, namely “Awakening Heritage – Igniting the Heritage Flame,” “Heritage Crossroads,” and “A Multi-colored Fusion.” Singing, dancing, and musical performances were enhanced by 3D mapping, augmented reality (AR), a rotating stage, and special stage effects.

The program brought together domestic arts organizations, including the Thang Long Water Puppet Theater and the Viet Nam Contemporary Art Theater, as well as art troupes from Dien Bien, Dak Lak, and Ho Chi Minh City. International troupes from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and India also participated, alongside prominent artists including People’s Artist Thanh Hoai, Meritorious Artist Van Ty, Tung Duong, and Ngo Lan Huong.

The organizing panel expresses its appreciation to domestic and international art troupes participating in the festival.

Artistic performances are presented using modern technologies.

Held under the theme “Heritage Flow,” the festival runs from September 11 to 20. Art programs, exhibitions, traditional craft village experiences, and intangible cultural heritage performances are being staged at prominent cultural and heritage sites across the capital, including the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, the Hanoi Museum, Bat Trang commune, and Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square.

Translated by Chung Anh