Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the first Hanoi World Culture Festival which opend at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on the evening of October 10.

The event was co-organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Hanoi People’s Committee.

Themed “Culture as Foundation, Art as Means,” the event aims to foster a vibrant platform where global cultures converge, connect, and shine.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, PM Chinh emphasized that culture is a “red thread” connecting people to people, nations to nations, and the world as a whole.

Aiming to honor cultural diversity and enhance people-to-people exchanges, the event features participation from 48 countries. The festival includes 45 national cultural spaces, 34 international cuisine booths, 23 domestic and international art troupes, 12 publishing and book exhibition units, and 22 countries taking part in the international film screening program.