[In Photos] 400 people in traditional Vietnamese attire parade through Hanoi’s Old Quarter

The programme “Tet Viet – Tet pho 2025” with the theme “Bach Hoa Bo Hanh” (The hundred flowers walking parade), took place with over 400 participants dressed in traditional Vietnamese attire, parading through 16 streets, historical sites, and landmarks in the Hanoi Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake.
The parade passes through the pedestrian streets of Hoan Kiem Lake.
The parade passes through the pedestrian streets of Hoan Kiem Lake.

The event was organised by the Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter on the morning of January 19.

“Bach Hoa Bo Hanh” is a unique artistic parade that vividly showcases traditional Vietnamese attire.

“Bach Hoa Bo Hanh” is a unique artistic parade that vividly showcases traditional Vietnamese attire.
The parade features hundreds of costumes from historical dynasties such as the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen, creating a colourful cultural tapestry of Vietnam.

The parade features hundreds of costumes from historical dynasties such as the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen, creating a colourful cultural tapestry of Vietnam.
Over 400 participants dressed in traditional clothing walk through 16 streets and landmarks.

Over 400 participants dressed in traditional clothing walk through 16 streets and landmarks.

Starting at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre (No.50 Dao Duy Tu Street) and concluding with a ceremony at Kim Ngan Temple (No.42 Hang Bac Street), the parade passes by various historical sites and landmarks in the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. The procession also includes folk dance and singing.

Starting at the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre (No.50 Dao Duy Tu Street) and concluding with a ceremony at Kim Ngan Temple (No.42 Hang Bac Street), the parade passes by various historical sites and landmarks in the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. The procession also includes folk dance and singing.
The parade travels through many streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, attracting the interest of locals and tourists alike.

The parade travels through many streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, attracting the interest of locals and tourists alike.
Wearing traditional Vietnamese attire and participating in the parade, provides young people with unique and memorable experiences.

Wearing traditional Vietnamese attire and participating in the parade, provides young people with unique and memorable experiences.
This cultural activity also introduces Vietnam’s rich identity, friendliness, and hospitality to international friends.

This cultural activity also introduces Vietnam’s rich identity, friendliness, and hospitality to international friends.
Through this event, the programme spreads cultural values to the community, especially to the younger generation, who play a crucial role in preserving and promoting national identity.

Through this event, the programme spreads cultural values to the community, especially to the younger generation, who play a crucial role in preserving and promoting national identity.
The ceremonial procession takes place in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake.

The ceremonial procession takes place in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake.
A traditional “cay neu” (New Year’s bamboo pole) is erected at Kim Ngan Temple.

A traditional “cay neu” (New Year’s bamboo pole) is erected at Kim Ngan Temple.
NDO

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