The press conference introduces the first Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi. (Photo: Thanh Tung/VNA) |
Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Director of the Department of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the event will feature cultural identities from all five continents through a range of activities, such as national cultural spaces, art performances, fashion shows, and culinary experiences.
With the theme “Culture as the foundation – Art as the medium,” the Hanoi Cultures of the World Festival is targeted to become an annual international event, highlighting and showcasing Vietnam’s dynamic role in global cultural exchange.