Jubilant Hanoi Dragon Dance Festival

A large number of dragon dance troupes in Hanoi offered colourful performances in the 2014 Hanoi dragon Dance Festival. The festival was held on October 4 at Ly Thai To flower garden as part of the activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital's Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2014).

The 2014 Hanoi dragon Dance Festival held at Ly Thai To flower garden, Hanoi
The 2014 Hanoi dragon Dance Festival held at Ly Thai To flower garden, Hanoi

This year’s festival attracted the participation of dragon dance troupes from 30 districts in Hanoi

The dragon dance troupes created a jubilant atmosphere imbued with national identity

Dragon dance has become a common activity from teenagers …..

….to the elderly in many localities

Some troupes have all female members

The artists dance in eye-catching dresses

In order to have spectacular dragon dance, the troupes urged their members to practice throughout the year

The festival attracts the interest of Hanoians in particular, as well as travelers

The troupes marched around Hoan Kiem Lake