In Pictures: Bustling traditional procession at Kim Ngan Communal House Festival

A large-scale traditional procession was held in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, on April 22, as part of activities within the framework of the Kim Ngan Communal House Festival, featuring the participation of various individuals, businesses and organisations of the jewellery industry around the country.
The traditional procession takes place from 4pm to 5:30pm on April 22, attracting a large number of Hanoi citizens and visitors.
The traditional procession takes place from 4pm to 5:30pm on April 22, attracting a large number of Hanoi citizens and visitors.
The procession delegation of Hoan Kiem District’s officials and people.

The procession delegation of Hoan Kiem District’s officials and people.

Delegates from Chau Khe Craft Village join the procession with great excitement and joy.

Delegates from Chau Khe Craft Village join the procession with great excitement and joy.

The palanquin procession starts from Kim Ngan communal house and runs through the following streets, including Hang Bac - Hang Be - Hang Dau - Dinh Tien Hoang - Hang Khay - Le Thai To - Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square - Hang Dao - Hang Bac, and then returns to the Kim Ngan communal house.

The palanquin procession starts from Kim Ngan communal house and runs through the following streets, including Hang Bac - Hang Be - Hang Dau - Dinh Tien Hoang - Hang Khay - Le Thai To - Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square - Hang Dao - Hang Bac, and then returns to the Kim Ngan communal house.

Young people participate in the festival with the aspiration of preserving the inherent cultural values and traditional crafts.

Young people participate in the festival with the aspiration of preserving the inherent cultural values and traditional crafts.

With its large scale, this year's procession draws the participation of citizens of all ages, who all want to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.

With its large scale, this year's procession draws the participation of citizens of all ages, who all want to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere.

Traditional art performances are also performed during the procession.

Traditional art performances are also performed during the procession.

The procession introduces Dinh Cong and Dong Xam silver products, Dai Bai bronze, and Kieu Ky gold and silver.

The procession introduces Dinh Cong and Dong Xam silver products, Dai Bai bronze, and Kieu Ky gold and silver.

The skilful and beautiful dragon dance performance by the young people from the Dong Do Event Group.

The skilful and beautiful dragon dance performance by the young people from the Dong Do Event Group.

Foreign tourists are eager for this year’s festival.

Foreign tourists are eager for this year’s festival.

Residents and visitors admire the traditional cultural performances that are imbued with folk colours.

Residents and visitors admire the traditional cultural performances that are imbued with folk colours.

The procession attracts a large number of people who are interested and immersed in the festive atmosphere.

The procession attracts a large number of people who are interested and immersed in the festive atmosphere.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets are full of throbbing drums and colourful flags and flowers, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter streets are full of throbbing drums and colourful flags and flowers, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

At 6pm on the same day, the delegations put offerings at Kim Ngan communal house, ending the traditional procession.

At 6pm on the same day, the delegations put offerings at Kim Ngan communal house, ending the traditional procession.

During the festival, the products from craft villages will be introduced at Kim Ngan communal house, promoting the heritage values of craft villages, associated with craft streets.

During the festival, the products from craft villages will be introduced at Kim Ngan communal house, promoting the heritage values of craft villages, associated with craft streets.