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The Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023, with the theme “Hanoi Autumn: Come to Love,” was a successful event that attracted approximately 80,000 visitors, according to the head of the Tourism Promotion Department. The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a part of the festival, took place on October 1 in the pedestrian area of Hoan Kiem Lake. The carnival featured a lively and colorful morning parade with around 1,500 participants, including municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen. A booth selling banh cuon (steamed rice crepe) at the Hanoi Autumn Festival. Photo: Moc Mien/The Hanoi Times The festival, held under the theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” featured various performances by art groups and women dressed in traditional long robes, known as ao dai, which added a charming touch to the event. Nguyen Thi Chanh, the head of the Muong Gong Club in Phu Man commune, expressed her happiness that her ancient gong dance on the street brought joy to festival-go...

The plan to prevent first-half goals and transition to offense in the second half quickly fell apart when Iran scored in the fifth minute through Arsalan Motahari’s header. Afterwards, Vietnam’s defense remained under constant pressure from Iran’s attacks. It wasn’t until the 26th minute that Vietnam managed to register their first shot on target, thanks to Bui Vi Hao. However, Hao’s attempt was swiftly denied by Iranian goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini. The first half concluded with Iran leading 1-0, showcasing their dominance in all aspects of the game. In the second half, Iran maintained control and added another goal by Saman Touranian, making it 2-0 in the 47th minute. Vietnamese (red jersey) and Iranian players in action at the 19th Asian Games in China, September 21, 2023. Photo: H.D. / Tuoi Tre Five minutes later, Iran extended their lead to 3-0 after Mehdi Mamizadeh dribbled the ball and fired a shot from outside the penalty area, beating Vietnamese goalkeeper Quan ...

A performance by young children. The event was held in the framework of “Hanoi Autumn Festival 2023” under the direction of the Hanoi People’s Committee. According to the Director of Hanoi Center for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Nguyen Anh Duong, “Hanoi Autumn Carnaval 2023” is a lively interference between tradition and modernity, bringing colorful cultural experiences, attractive art performances from Hanoi and other parts of Vietnam to the audiences. This year’s program features unique and grand-scaled performances to introduce to people and tourists the beauty of Hanoi in autumn, the city’s most beautiful season. The charm of Hanoi in autumn has attracted tourists from all over the world to visit and explore. A lion dance. “Hanoi Autumn Carnaval 2023” includes 11 parades with four chapters: “Radiant Colors of Autumn,” “Essence of Vietnamese Crafts,” “Street Art,” and “Cultural Identities of ethnic groups.” An ao dai parade. For a lon...

“FAVIJA KYUSHU CUP 2023,” a football tournament for the Vietnamese community in Japan took place at Kurume University Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan on October 1, where 16 teams competed for the championship. This event is a cultural and sports exchange to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. The tournament is organized by the Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Sports Exchange Association (FAVIJA) with the support of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka. A total of 16 amateur football teams , consisting of both Vietnamese and Japanese players, were selected from nearly 30 registered teams to participate in the competition. Hundreds of Vietnamese expatriates and local residents attended the event at the stadium. FC New Life emerged as the champion of the tournament, with FC New House, FC Nghe An Fukuoka, and FC Kachitai securing the next positions. Individual awards were presented to Tran Thanh Thien from FC New House as th...

More than 1,500 people join a colourful carnival parade. The carnival includes a parade of people in Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress). Ethnic people bring special performances to the event. The debut version of Hanoi Autumn Festival from September 29 to October 1 runs with the theme of “Thu Hà Nội – Đến để yêu” (Come to fall in love) with the aim of honouring heritage sites and landscapes, promoting cultural values and tourism products of the capital, as well as attracting more tourists. The carnival creates a colourful and cheerful atmosphere. The post Hanoi Residents Buzz with Excitement for Autumn Carnival appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The upcoming one-night concert will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the VNAM’s Jazz Department. The concert will showcase the talents of renowned musicians, including Hakan Rydin from Sweden, Steve Barry, Damon Poppleton, Bernice Tesara, Cailey Soon, and George Greenhill from Australia. Quyen Thien Dac, a prominent jazz artist in Vietnam, will also perform alongside these musicians. With a background of studying jazz at Berklee College of Music in Boston and obtaining a Master’s degree from Malmo College of Music in Sweden, Quyen Thien Dac is a highly respected figure in the jazz community. Joining the local artists Luong Xuan Thinh, Hoang Xuan Tung, and the Glory jazz band, special guests Nguyen Tuan Nam and Dao Kien will also participate in the event. The concert will feature renowned jazz compositions, including Nostalgia, Moonlight in Vermont, Breezin, Vietnamese folk song Inh lả ơi, Feels Like Home, and Now’s the times. Viewers can enjoy the concert through a live broadcas...

The Hanoi Department of Tourism has reported that the number of international visitors to Hanoi in the first nine months of 2023 has exceeded the annual target. Among the arrivals, there have been an estimated 3.2 million international tourists, representing a fourfold increase compared to the same period in 2022. Additionally, the number of domestic tourists reached around 15.7 million, showing a 20.2% year-on-year increase. International visitors at Hoan Kiem Lake – the heart of the capital city. Photos: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times The total tourism revenue during this period reached about VND69.3 trillion (US$2.85 billion), indicating a 66.9% year-on-year increase. The average occupancy rate of accommodation across all categories was 61%, a 27% year-on-year increase. Throughout January-September, Hanoi has consistently received high ratings from international tourism organizations and has been ranked among the most attractive destinations in the world. On September 6,...

The Hanoi Autumn Carnival, a vibrant and colorful event, took place on October 1st as part of the Hanoi Autumn Festival. The festivities unfolded in the bustling pedestrian area surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake. A morning parade saw participation from up to 1,500 individuals comprising municipal civil servants, students, members of art groups, and craftsmen from various parts of the city. The festival, held under the captivating theme “Bright Colors of Autumn,” showcased mesmerizing performances by talented art groups. Adding a charming touch to the event were women dressed in traditional long robes, known as “ao dai.” The carnival program attracts the largest number of spectators. Photo: VNA  The carnival commenced amidst great excitement, featuring a captivating lion and dragon dance performed by a renowned troupe from Thanh Oai District. This mesmerizing spectacle involved 600 skilled individuals manipulating 30 magnificent dragons and unicorns, accompanied by 30 tale...