The Kinh Bac cultural space was introduced through the work "Ngoi Tua Man Thuyen" – a Bac Ninh quan ho folk song.

The World Culture Festival in Hanoi opened on the evening of 1/10 at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, marking a vibrant celebration of global and local heritage. The festival, themed "Heritage Convergence - Future Creation", runs from 1/10 to 4/10, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's admission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The opening night's art program invited attendees to explore ethnic identity across various regions, starting with a light show and a performance combining musical instruments, recreating the unique features of ancient Thang Long.

Artists Xuan Hinh, Hoa Minzy, and Tuan Cry energized the atmosphere with "Bac Bling" (composed by Tuan Cry). As the melody played, thousands of spectators raised their lightsticks, cheering and singing along with the artists.

The Hue Royal Arts Troupe performed royal court music (Nha Nhac cung dinh) with "Luc Cung Hoa Dang". This royal dance combines Buddhist rituals, symbolizing the offering of six gifts to the Buddhas, praying for peace, prosperity, favorable weather, and blessings for the nation.

From the Central region, the program brought the audience to the Southern region with the profound melody of "Bai Ca Dat Phuong Nam" (composed by Lu Nhat Vu, lyrics by Le Giang), performed by People's Artist Trong Phuc.

Duc Phuc performed "Phu Dong Thien Vuong" (composed by Ho Hoai Anh), inspired by Nguyen Duy's poem "Tre Viet Nam" and the legend of Saint Giong. This performance helped the singer win the Intervision competition in 9/2025.

Beyond celebrating Vietnamese identity, the program fostered an encounter between diverse cultures. Chinese artists performed graceful dance movements, conveying a message of peace and harmony in "Chung Mot Vang Trang".

Truc Nhan evoked national pride through the song "Made in Vietnam" (DTAP) with lyrics: "And I love my Vietnamese people. Sweat forging Bat Trang pottery. Though arduous, still standing tall. Lanterns carrying Hoi An dreams. And I love the sound of melodies. Ho xu xang xang xe cong passionately. Because within me, pride never ceases. Seeing the flag fly over Lung Cu, Vietnam."

Korean artists brought an energetic atmosphere by combining Taekwondo performances with K-pop music, including popular songs by BTS and singer G-Dragon.

The Pakistani artists performed "Intebah", showcasing a blend of vocals and instrumentation.

Artists showcased the beauty of Lao culture with the distinctive sound of the Lao khen in "Sieng Khen Lao", highlighting an instrument integral to community life, appearing in weddings, festivals, village activities, and artistic performances.

This year's World Culture Festival in Hanoi is extensive, featuring 45 cultural spaces, 35 food stalls, film screenings from 18 registered countries, and 19 international art troupes with 220 artists from five continents. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Hanoi People's Committee organized the event, which first took place in 2025. The festival introduced various activities in cinema, fashion, cuisine, and honored the reading culture of Vietnam and many countries worldwide.

Phuong Linh - Giang Huy