Traditional dances are performed on the Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian streets (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn)

In addition to the opening ceremony, there will be many other attractive events. The exhibition area will introduce traditional craft villages and their products with creative designs which have been promoted today. They include Bat Trang Ceramics, Van Phuc Silk, Phu Vinh Rattan, and Ha Thai Lacquer.

As part of the festival, locals and visitors  will be treated to performances of intangible cultural heritage in contemporary life, involving Hanoi’s artisans and artists.