In Pictures: Second world cultural festival in Ha Noi closes

The closing ceremony was attended by members of the Party Central Committee: Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh; Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Lam Thi Phuong Thanh; and Standing Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front and central mass organisations Pham Tat Thang.

From Ha Noi, the ceremony was attended by Truong Viet Dung, Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi People’s Committee, along with representatives of embassies and international organisations.

The highlight of the closing ceremony was an art programme comprising two chapters, “Colours of Encounters” and “Greetings from Viet Nam”, featuring the participation of international art troupes and numerous Vietnamese artists.

In the chapter “Colours of Encounters”, sounds and dances from Iran, the Russian Federation, Mexico, Myanmar and Belgium, together with the youthful energy of Vietnamese artists, created a vibrant, multi-coloured stage. Differences in language and traditions were connected in a spirit of openness, respect and sharing.

The programme continued with “Greetings from Viet Nam”, taking audiences on an artistic journey from the roots, through various heritage regions, to contemporary Viet Nam. Traditional musical and artistic materials from different regions were presented in a new performance space, conveying to international friends an image of a Viet Nam rich in cultural identity, dynamic, creative, open and connected with the world.

Several photos about the closing night: