An art performance at the opening ceremony of the third Hà Nội Autumn Festival. —  VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

HÀ NỘI — Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in Hà Nội’s autumn through a wide array of cultural, artistic, and tourism experiences at the third Hà Nội Autumn Festival.

The festival has kicked off at the Trần Nhân Tông Pedestrian Street and Thống Nhất Park, under the theme Hà Nội Autumn – A Season of Memories.

It is held on the occasion of the capital and the entire country celebrating significant historical milestones: the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, National Day on September 2, the 71st anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital, and the successful conclusion of the XVIII Congress of Hà Nội’s Party Committee.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Director of Hà Nội’s Department of Tourism, Trần Trung Hiếu, said the festival aims to offer visitors an experience of Hà Nội's beauty through the gentle portrayal of its autumn, “where memories, culture, and modern life harmoniously blend in each experiential space”.

Deputy Director of Hà Nội’s Department of Tourism, Trần Trung Hiếu, speaks at the opening ceremony of the festival. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hiếu

This year's festival features about 150 booths, with participation from localities, tourism businesses, airlines, craft villages, artisans, and artists, creating a vibrant and emotionally rich cultural-tourism space.

As part of the festival's rich activities, several standout thematic areas will be featured, including Colours of Autumn, showcasing artistic miniatures and photo spots that capture the essence of Hà Nội's autumn; Destinations of Hà Nội, highlighting significant heritage sites, craft villages, and tourist attractions; and The Traveler's Quarter, where businesses will present offerings to boost year-end tourism.

There will also be the culinary space Taste of Memories, featuring signature dishes that evoke Hà Nội's autumn and the experiential area Hà Nội – The Pulse of Youth, dedicated to street art, craft workshops, sketching, and children's play zones.

A key highlight of this year's festival is the artistic performance programme, which will take place at 8:30am on November 23 at Trần Nhân Tông Walking Street. This event will gather a variety of unique folk art forms from Hà Nội and the Red River Delta, along with lively acts presented by Hà Nội's students and children.

Before and during the festival, various community activities will be implemented, such as Autumn in Your Eyes, a creative space for poetry, music, and painting aimed at children and youth and Moments of Hà Nội Memories online photography contest open to tourists and young people.

Festival goers could also embark on a journey through Hà Nội’s historical landmarks and notable tourist attractions by joining experience tours Hà Nội's Five Gates and photo tour Me, Hà Nội.

According to the organisers, these activities create a broad network, helping the festival resonate more deeply within the community and reach visitors from all over.

Beyond a tourism event, the third Hà Nội Autumn Festival 2025 is an invitation for everyone to reconnect with their most beautiful memories of Hà Nội: the rustling yellow leaves, the fragrance of milkwood pine flower in the breeze, the sunset over West Lake, or simply the tranquil moments walking along the tree-lined streets of Phan Đình Phùng amidst the hustle and bustle of life. — VNS