In Pictures: Assorted activities at second International Youth Festival 2023

The second International Youth Festival 2023 took place at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi on December 29.
An art performance at the opening ceremony.
An art performance at the opening ceremony.
The festival, organised by the Hanoi Students' Association, saw the participation of over 5,000 local and foreign youth studying in the capital city.

The festival, organised by the Hanoi Students' Association, saw the participation of over 5,000 local and foreign youth studying in the capital city.

Secretary of Hanoi Municipal Youth Union Chu Hong Minh addresses the opening ceremony.

Secretary of Hanoi Municipal Youth Union Chu Hong Minh addresses the opening ceremony.

A student experiences the VR360 virtual tour of Hanoi with VR Glasses.

A student experiences the VR360 virtual tour of Hanoi with VR Glasses.

Following the opening ceremony, more than 1,000 Vietnamese youth union members, students, and foreign visitors join a friendship run.

Following the opening ceremony, more than 1,000 Vietnamese youth union members, students, and foreign visitors join a friendship run.

Themed ‘For a peaceful world’, the run aims to encourage sporting activities for better health while promoting friendship and cultural exchanges among youths.

Themed ‘For a peaceful world’, the run aims to encourage sporting activities for better health while promoting friendship and cultural exchanges among youths.

A dragon dance competition is held within the framework of the festival.

A dragon dance competition is held within the framework of the festival.

Themed ‘Aspiration of Thang Long’, the competition attracts the participation of 11 teams.

Themed ‘Aspiration of Thang Long’, the competition attracts the participation of 11 teams.

Winners of the dragon dance competition honoured.

Winners of the dragon dance competition honoured.

NDO/Photos: NHAT QUANG