Thursday, 10/08/2023 16:22 (GMT+7)
The first Hanoi Fall Festival entitled “Come to Fall in Love in 2023” will take place in the capital city from September 29 to October 1 to introduce tourism products and potential, typical craft products and souvenirs of the capital city via dedicated areas surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake.
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| Hanoi is the most beautiful in autumn. (Photo: travel.com.vn) |
The festival is celebrated in Hanoi’s most beautiful time of the year to promote the beauty and cultural value of city, highlighting the uniqueness and attractiveness of landscapes, historical and heritage sites of Hanoi – an appealing, high-quality, and safe tourist destination.
Diverse activities such as parades and performances will be organised in various districts and townships. These captivating displays include the lion and dragon dances of Thanh Oai district, the Mid-Autumn Lantern Procession of Son Tay township, Dong Anh kite performance, floral art of Me Linh district, traditional puppetry show of Te Tieu-My Duc, as well as the introduction of the art of tea processing and the enjoyment of West Lake lotus tea.
The highlight of the festival is the re-enactment of traditional and contemporary wedding ceremonies on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, showcasing the evolution of Vietnamese wedding customs over time. Visitors will also be treated to mesmerising dance performances, including both folk and sports dances, and a fashion show featuring the elegant ao dai, the traditional Vietnamese costume.
Young attendees will have the opportunity to participate in parades, engage in painting activities, and visit exhibitions displaying children’s artwork. Meanwhile, a procession of tourist cyclos, bicycles, and double-decker buses will travel along Thanh Nien road, Phan Dinh Phung street, and Hoang Dieu street.
There will be also a photo exhibition entitled Sac Thu Hanoi (Colours of Hanoi Autumn) at the Centre for Cultural and Artistic Activities on 22 Hang Buom street and around the Statue of King Ly Thai To./.
Compiled by BTA