The Hanoi Autumn Festival will be organized in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation, with themes centered around Hanoi’s autumn. The festival is set to take place over four days, from September 12, 2024, to September 15, 2024.
A cultural activity at the first Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: VGP/Minh Anh
The festival aims to promote the beauty, cultural and historical values, and tourism of Hanoi by showcasing its unique and attractive features. It will highlight and honor the capital’s famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural heritage. The theme for the 2024 Hanoi Autumn Festival is “Hanoi Autumn – A Historic Season.”
This year’s festival will focus on the unique cultural heritage of Hanoi, which is considered the essence of the nation, with its own distinctive characteristics. The event will be held at several locations in the city, including Ba Kieu Temple Garden, Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Ly Thai To Flower Garden (at the Three-Square area in front of the Ly Thai To Statue and the Octagonal House), and Le Thach Street in Hoan Kiem District, as well as in other districts across Hanoi.
Key Events: Opening Ceremony: The festival will officially begin with the opening ceremony from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM on September 13, 2024. This will be followed by the “Hanoi Autumn – A Historic Season” art program from 8: 00 PM to 10:00 PM on September 13, 2024, at the Ba Kieu Temple Garden stage area.
Exhibitions and Displays: Approximately 150 stalls will be set up along Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Le Thach Street, and the Octagonal House area, divided into themed sections showcasing Hanoi’s historical sites. There will be spaces dedicated to reimagining the bustling streets of Hanoi during the victory celebrations, the “Hanoi with 12 Flower Seasons” space, the “Hanoi Culinary Delights” space, and areas promoting handicrafts and village products.
Festival Activities: Parades and Performances: Various performances and parades will be organized, featuring contributions from the city’s Youth Union and 30 districts and towns. This will include lion and dragon dances from Thanh Oai District, a Mid-Autumn lantern parade from Son Tay District, kite flying from Dong Anh, floral displays from Me Linh, and water puppetry from Te Tieu – My Duc.
Culinary Culture: The festival will also feature a showcase of Hanoi’s culinary culture, including the art of making and enjoying West Lake lotus tea, traditional green rice products from Cau Giay and Nam Tu Liem, green rice cakes from Hang Than, sugared fruits from Hang Duong, sticky rice from Phu Thuong, Phung fermented pork rolls, Quan Ganh sticky rice cakes, and Phu Nhi rice cakes. Both traditional and contemporary Hanoi cuisines will be presented.
Dance and Fashion: There will be folk and sports dance performances, an ao dai (traditional long dress) fashion show, a children’s parade, and children’s drawing and painting exhibitions.
Tourism Promotion: Various districts with tourism potential will introduce their cultural and tourism products and destinations at the stage area and the festival stalls.
Photography Exhibition: A photography exhibition titled “Hanoi Autumn – A Historic Season” will be held at the Three-Square area in front of the Ly Thai To Statue. This will feature archival and photojournalism images of Hanoi, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation.
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