The festival will open with the theme of “Phố Hàng Nhạc” (Hang Nhac Street), drawing inspiration from the names of 36 streets around Hanoi. This theme is set to create a vibrant atmosphere of traditional music and bring out the unique culture of the capital city. Visitors can look forward to experiencing a variety of traditional activities, such as performances of xẩm (a type of folk music), traditional art exhibitions, and even a parade of traditional costumes. All these activities will help to bring to life the rich culture of Hanoi and its surroundings.
The upcoming music event is set to draw the participation of over 40 local and international artists and bands, offering a total of 70+ performances to enjoy!
Most notably, the spectacular opening ceremony will be held at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square on October 14, with Thang Long imperial citadel poised to provide a majestic backdrop for the closing ceremony on October 22.
The festival will take place across various venues throughout the capital, including Hoan Kiem Lake Pedestrian Street, Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center at No. 50 Dao Duy Tu, Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, and others.
At each of these night performances from October 15th to October 21st, music lovers in Hanoi will have the chance to revel in the festive atmosphere, with a plethora of thrilling songs and dances from both domestic and international artists.
The festival also featured some of the most popular local acts such as The Sam Willows, Gentle Bones, and Tabitha Nauser.
The Monsoon Music Festival was an annual event that took place between 2014 and 2019, drawing crowds of over 225,000 enthusiastic festival-goers. Featuring a plethora of world-renowned international bands, such as Scorpion from Germany, Lost Frequencies from Belgium, Hyukoh from the Republic of Korea, and Dominic Miller from the UK, the festival also showcased some of the most beloved local acts, including The Sam Willows, Gentle Bones, and Tabitha Nauser.
The event has been postponed for the past three years due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but will resume this year.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
