[In Pictures] Vibrant colours at 4th International Youth Festival

Thousands of young people from various countries around the world created a vibrant celebration of rich cultures, languages and identities through face-to-face encounters and hands-on experiences at the 4th International Youth Festival, which was organised by the Ha Noi Youth Union and the Ha Noi Students’ Association on the morning of October 15 in Ha Noi.

With the message “Ha Noi – Meet – Explore – Connect – Spread”, the festival aims to create an environment in which students can fulfil the “Good Integration” and “Good Physical Fitness” criteria of the “Five-Good Student” title, an aspiration for university students. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
With the message “Ha Noi – Meet – Explore – Connect – Spread”, the festival aims to create an environment in which students can fulfil the “Good Integration” and “Good Physical Fitness” criteria of the “Five-Good Student” title, an aspiration for university students. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
The highlight of the programme is a journey to discover a miniature world right in Ha Noi, where each activity serves as an experiential station, allowing participants to learn about the distinctive cultures of different countries and exchange with international friends. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
The highlight of the programme is a journey to discover a miniature world right in Ha Noi, where each activity serves as an experiential station, allowing participants to learn about the distinctive cultures of different countries and exchange with international friends. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
The experiential journey incorporates a sticker-collection activity, enabling participants to gradually complete their “Global Citizen Passport”. The journey is designed around four stations: Check-in, On Board, Transit, and Landing. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
The experiential journey incorporates a sticker-collection activity, enabling participants to gradually complete their “Global Citizen Passport”. The journey is designed around four stations: Check-in, On Board, Transit, and Landing. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
After receiving their Global Citizen Passports and boarding passes, participants begin exploring cultural destinations, completing challenges, collecting stamps and proactively connecting with new friends. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
After receiving their Global Citizen Passports and boarding passes, participants begin exploring cultural destinations, completing challenges, collecting stamps and proactively connecting with new friends. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
Those who complete the journey with at least 10 stickers have the opportunity to receive souvenirs, take photos at a photobooth and obtain a “Good Integration – Global Citizen” certificate from the organisers. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
Those who complete the journey with at least 10 stickers have the opportunity to receive souvenirs, take photos at a photobooth and obtain a “Good Integration – Global Citizen” certificate from the organisers. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
In addition, Vietnamese traditional activities take place throughout the festival, helping introduce the country’s culture, people and distinctive values to international friends. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
In addition, Vietnamese traditional activities take place throughout the festival, helping introduce the country’s culture, people and distinctive values to international friends. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
In particular, the “Connection Mission” activity runs throughout the journey, encouraging young people to step outside their comfort zones, seek out and get to know someone new, with priority given to connections between Vietnamese and international students. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
In particular, the “Connection Mission” activity runs throughout the journey, encouraging young people to step outside their comfort zones, seek out and get to know someone new, with priority given to connections between Vietnamese and international students. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
Through a short challenge or a shared photo opportunity, seemingly chance encounters become part of the festival experience, helping bridge differences in language, nationality and culture while fostering openness, friendliness, and solidarity among the younger generation. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
Through a short challenge or a shared photo opportunity, seemingly chance encounters become part of the festival experience, helping bridge differences in language, nationality and culture while fostering openness, friendliness, and solidarity among the younger generation. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
Beyond cultural exchanges, the festival also offers sports activities and traditional folk games under the spirit of “A World Without Borders”. Teams from various countries take part, creating a lively atmosphere while promoting teamwork, agility and coordination. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
Beyond cultural exchanges, the festival also offers sports activities and traditional folk games under the spirit of “A World Without Borders”. Teams from various countries take part, creating a lively atmosphere while promoting teamwork, agility and coordination. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
As part of the festival, the cultural carnival “Colours of the World – Gathering in Ha Noi” brings together student delegations and representatives from different countries to showcase their traditional costumes, music and dances, followed by a parade around the stadium. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
As part of the festival, the cultural carnival “Colours of the World – Gathering in Ha Noi” brings together student delegations and representatives from different countries to showcase their traditional costumes, music and dances, followed by a parade around the stadium. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
The carnival concludes with a group performance of “We Are the World”, creating a symbolic image of a younger generation united by friendship, solidarity and peace, in which cultural diversity serves not as a barrier but as a foundation for connection. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
The carnival concludes with a group performance of “We Are the World”, creating a symbolic image of a younger generation united by friendship, solidarity and peace, in which cultural diversity serves not as a barrier but as a foundation for connection. (Photo: LINH PHAN)
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