Saturday, 17:33, 30/09/2023

First-ever autumn festival opens in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The debut version of the Hanoi autumn festival off on September 29 at the pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake, with the event attracting plenty of locals and tourists.

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 1 — Nguyen Manh Quyen, vice chairman of Hanoi municipal People’s Committee, said the first-ever autumn festival would help tourists to gain a greater understanding about Hanoi, promoting it as an attractive, safe, and friendly destination.

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 2 — The opening ceremony on September 29 features plenty of dazzling art performances, showcasing the cultural values of the capital.

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 3 — Models perform in an Ao Dai (traditional long dress) fashion show during the opening ceremony.

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 4 — Along with a range of tourism products, typical handicrafts and souvenirs of the capital are introduced across 150 booths situated in Dinh Tien Hoang street and the areas surrounding Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake. (Photo: Congthuong.vn)

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 5 — A Phở stall draws plenty of locals and tourists keen to sample the famous delicacy. (Photo: Congthuong.vn)

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 6 — Many visitors are eager to discover the specialties on offer in Hanoi during the autumn. (Photo: Congthuong.vn)

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 7 — Foreigners are excited to learn about the Nón Lá (palm-leaf conical hat). (Photo: Congthuong.vn)

first-ever autumn festival opens in hanoi picture 8 — The debut event runs with the theme of “Thu Hà Nội - Đến để yêu” (Come to fall in love) with the aim of honouring heritage sites and landscapes, promoting cultural values and tourism products of the capital, as well as attracting more tourists. The festival's highlight will be a carnival featuring the participation of thousands of people on October 1 at a pedestrian zone set up around Hoan Kiem Lake.

VOV

Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday

Photos

Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday

VOV

Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday

Photos

Top tourist destinations offer visitors exciting activities during holiday

Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024

Photos

Impressive images of drone light show during Ha Long Carnival 2024

Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh ahead of National Reunification Day

Photos

Leaders commemorate President Ho Chi Minh ahead of National Reunification Day

Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday

Photos

Hanoi arteries get gridlocked as people flock to hometown on holiday

Air force practices in celebration of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory

Photos

Air force practices in celebration of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu victory