Responding to the reopening of tourism activities, welcoming international tourists in the new normal state of Hanoi city, the Department of Tourism coordinated with related units to organise the programme “Hanoi Tourism 2022”, with the theme “Get on Hanoi 2022” taking place from March 25 to 27. This is the first event in a series of activities that will take place in Hanoi during 2022, such as the 2022 Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival, 2022 Hanoi Tourism Festival, and the Festival for Food and Handicraft Village Tourism.

At 8 pm on March 25, the programme “Hanoi Tourism 2022” will open at the Ly Thai To flower garden area, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. This is a combination of music, lights and visual images of Hanoi’s destinations; along with the screening of the short film “Colourful Hanoi”, music and visual art “Charming Hanoi”, visual art Love Hanoi, musical performances and Performance Art “Get on Hanoi 2022”.

In particular, “Hanoi Tourism 2022 – Get on Hanoi 2022” also introduces low-hanging hot air balloons on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, with ten level-one hot air balloons (10m high) and one level-seven hot air balloon (22m high).

At the Long Bien longan garden, at the foot of Vinh Tuy bridge (Long Bien district, Hanoi), the “Colorful Hanoi” hot air balloon festival will be held from 8 am to 9 pm on March 25, 26 and 27. Within the framework of the hot air balloon festival, 22 hot air balloons of all kinds represent the year 2022, including four level-seven hot air balloons at a height of 22m and 18 level-one hot air balloons at 10m hovering in the sky, all shining brightly over the Red River creating a beautiful display. Visitors will experience flying up in hot air balloons to see Hanoi from above.

In addition, “Get on Hanoi – Night of Dreams” is a sparkling night with 22 hot air balloons silhouetted against the Red River. Young and vibrant music performances welcome visitors to Hanoi. Many activities such as the art installation space “Tiger 2022 – Get on Hanoi” by Meritorious Artist – Director Nghiem Nhan, and the photo exhibition “Spring Hanoi – Get on Hanoi” by several photographers will be organised.