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The event attracted the participation of 13 troupes from different districts throughout the capital.
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Each troupe brought to the stage a performance lasting between five and seven minutes, featuring dragons and other sacred animals such as unicorns, turtles and phoenixes, in the “Tu Linh” dance.
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The performances were accompanied with drums, bringing much excitement to pedestrian streets around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem lake.
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In tradition belief, the dragon is a sacred animal symbolising majesty and strength.
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In 1010, King Ly Thai To relocated the capital from Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh Province) to Thang Long (now Hanoi), which means ‘Ascending Dragon’.
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Performances at the event recounted the glorious history of Hanoi.
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The festival provided a venue for performers to show off their talents and exchange experiences.
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The festival has become a traditional cultural event held in Hanoi.
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It attracts great interest from residents and tourists alike.
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Dancers embraced the rain to deliver their performances to the audiences
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A skilful and colourful performance at the event
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This year’s event was among the range of activities aimed at celebrating the 1,010th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
