Hanoi Autumn Carnival in pedestrian area around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi
Monday, 02/10/2023 10:50 (GMT+7)
(CPV) - The Hanoi Autumn Carnival took place in the pedestrian area around the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi as part of the ongoing Hanoi Autumn Festival, to promote Hanoi tourism image, thereby attracting more tourists to the city.
The lion-dragon dance performed by 600 people along with 30 drummers representing all 30 districts and towns in the capital city opened the carnival.
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| The lion-dragon dance performance (Source: VNA) |
Following opening performance, more than 1,500 people from the city's agencies, schools, clubs, art troupes and artisans from craft villages joined a colourful carnival parade.
The carnival included the performance of vehicles decorated with flowers, people in ao dai (traditional dress), cyclos, puppeteers, flashmob dances, creating a colourful and cheerful atmosphere.
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| Ao dai performance at the event. (Source: VNA) |
The highlight of the parade was a gong-performing team with more than 100 Muong people.
Hanoi has been listed among the 12 best places worldwide to travel in autumn by the US’s news channel CNN.
Compiled by BTA