Unleash the Magic: The 4th Annual Dragon Dance Festival

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Celebrating Hanoi’s 60th Liberation Day: The 4th Dragon Dance Festival

To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2014), the 4th Dragon Dance Festival took place in front of the majestic statue of King Ly Thai To in Chi Linh Park, Hanoi. This vibrant festival showcased captivating dragon dances, each infused with the rich cultural heritage of the 1000-year-old Thang Long – Hanoi.

The dragon dance, rooted in the Thang Long (flying dragon) legend, dates back to 1010 when King Ly Thai To relocated the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (modern-day Hanoi). This ancient art form symbolizes the aspirations of the people for peace and prosperity. For the fourth time, Hanoi hosted this festival to honor the timeless traditions of the millennium capital.

The 4th Dragon Dance Festival featured 25 dragon dance troupes from all 25 districts of Hanoi. Each troupe presented unique performances with diverse themes, such as “An Duong Vuong Builds Co Loa Citadel” by Dong Anh Troupe, “Changing with the Dragon’s Direction” by Chuong My Troupe, and “Flying Dragon in Phu Dong” by Gia Lam Troupe. These performances left the audience in awe with their visual splendor.

Story: Tran Thanh Giang – Photos: Tran Thanh Giang & Thong Hai
Dragon dance troupes grace the streets of Hanoi. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Dragon dance troupes parade around the iconic Sword Lake. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Dragons majestically flank the statue of King Ly Thai To. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
A powerful pose showcasing four unicorns. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Two dragons playfully interact with rain. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Dragons breathe fire to conclude a mesmerizing performance. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Dragons engage in a harmonious dance. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Graceful women dancers from Me Linh Troupe at the festival. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Drum beats create an electrifying atmosphere at the festival. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
The festival unfolds in front of the statue of King Ly Thai To in Chi Linh Park. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
A dynamic and powerful dragon dance performance. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
Chuong My Troupe’s performance wins first prize at the festival. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
A beautifully executed pose. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
A vibrant and colorful dragon. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
A captivating performance on a Hanoi street. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
The dragon dance festival is a highlight of the 60th anniversary celebrations of Hanoi’s Liberation Day. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
Quoc Oai Troupe features seasoned older dancers. Photo: Thong Hai/VNP
An enchanting dragon dance performance. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
A final majestic pose by the dragons. Photo: Tran Thanh Giang/VNP
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