With a wide range of activities, the festival is expected to attract revellers to local tourist sites.
Festivalgoers will get the chance to feel as if they have travelled back in time a few decades with displays and re-enactments, and they will be treated to Hanoi’s signature dishes such as 'com' or young green rice flakes, lotus-scented tea, and “banh mi”, along with art activities.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for September 13 at the flower garden near Ba Kieu Temple in Hoan Kiem District, with a special art programme.
Earlier, on September 12, there will be a trip to some tourist destinations in the city and a seminar at the UNESCO-recognised Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
The festival will also feature fashion shows, a programme in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, street art performances at Hoan Kiem’s pedestrian space re-enacting locals waving flags and flowers to welcome the victorious army, as well as traditional dances and handicrafts.
It is set to promote Hanoi’s image, culture, and tourism to domestic and international friends, and raise public awareness of culture preservation, thus contributing to local socio-economic development.
Especially, 15 cities and provinces, and a number of travel firms and lodging facilities in Hanoi have registered to showcase their products and services during this year's festival.
