The ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival kicked off on Friday evening at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, marking the beginning of a three-day cultural event designed to showcase Hanoi as a vibrant political and administrative center with rich cultural and traditional values.

Titled ‘Hanoi’s Marks,’ the event is a key part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2024).

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi conduct the opening ceremony of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, August 23, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Speaking at Friday’s opening ceremony, Vu Thu Ha, deputy chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, explained that the event aims to enhance Hanoi’s image and strengthen the connection between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the two largest cities in Vietnam.

Additionally, the event contributes to the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Vu Thu Ha, deputy chairwoman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, speaks at the opening ceremony of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, August 23, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

As part of the festival, which runs until Sunday evening, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, located on Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1, is showcasing a range of valuable artifacts, including national treasures. 

In addition, over 30 food stalls offering traditional dishes that reflect the rustic lifestyle of Hanoi residents are set up along Nguyen Hue Walking Street.

Performers stage a performance at the opening ceremony of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, August 23, 2024. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre

Women prepare 'bánh cuốn' (steamed rice rolls) at the opening ceremony of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, August 23, 2024. Photo: Dang Khuong / Tuoi Tre

Visitors enjoy Hanoi food at the opening ceremony of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival at Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1, August 23, 2024. Photo: Dang Khuong / Tuoi Tre

Three of the national treasures is on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, located on Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1, as part of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival, August 23, 2024. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre

One of the national treasures is on display at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, located on Ly Tu Trong Street in District 1, as part of the ‘Hanoi Days in Ho Chi Minh City’ festival, August 23, 2024. Photo: Hoai Phuong / Tuoi Tre

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