Thousands of people flocked to the first-ever World Culture Festival held in Hà Nội over the weekend, where they can experience cultures and cuisines. Join them and listen to people about the event!

The symbolic structure was designed and created by artist Nguyễn Thu Thủy, the creator of the Ceramic Road along the Red River in Hà Nội and the Ceramic Flag in Trường Sa. It features an artwork that integrates interwoven images of the Vietnamese Bronze Drum and the peace dove.

Renowned chefs from the Escoffier tradition gathered in Sa Pa to highlight classic French technique while celebrating the region’s prized ingredients — from sturgeon to seasonal vegetables.

The festival will feature a series of exciting activities, including intensive dance workshops led by world-renowned masters and the Ahlan Competition 2025 – an international dance contest.

Lại Mai Hoa, 20, from Hà Nội, was named the winner of Vietnam’s Next Top Model 2025 at the finale in HCM City on Sunday night.

These heritages reflect the province’s rich cultural diversity and deep reservoir of traditional knowledge. Their recognition not only helps preserve unique ethnic customs but also contributes to the development of cultural tourism in the region.

Held from October 10–12, the festival was of an unprecedented scale, featuring 48 countries and international organisations, 45 cultural spaces, 34 international culinary booths, 23 art troupes from Việt Nam and abroad, 12 publishing and book exhibition units, and 22 countries joining the international film screenings. This made the largest cultural diplomacy event in Việt Nam’s history

The artwork measures 2.4m by 7.2m, spanning over 17 sq.m, weighing three tonnes, and was completed on a single double-sided panel without joins.

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