VI
EN
Recently, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board organized the cultural program "Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet," which began with approximately 400 people dressed in traditional costumes parading from the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center (50 Dao Duy Tu Street) through the historical sites and scenic spots around Hoan Kiem Lake.
"The Hundred Flowers Parade" is a unique artistic parade event where traditional Vietnamese costumes are vividly recreated.
The "Hundred Flowers Walking Tour" for Tet 2025 is considered a unique cultural event welcoming the Year of the Snake 2025. Through this event, locals and tourists have the opportunity to admire the beauty of traditional ao dai (Vietnamese long dress), and learn about the history and meaning of each type of garment. This event has contributed to fostering national pride and love for Vietnamese culture.
"The Hundred Flowers Walking Tour" is likened to a vibrant forest of flowers, featuring hundreds of costumes from dynasties such as the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen.
Following the planned route, over 400 people set off from the Hanoi Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Center (50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem District), dressed in traditional costumes, passing through historical sites and scenic spots in the Old Quarter and around Hoan Kiem Lake. Hundreds of flowing ao dai dresses and dignified official robes painted a vibrant picture of Vietnamese culture. The lively sound of drums mingled with the cheerful laughter and chatter, creating a truly festive atmosphere.
Traditional Vietnamese clothing is gradually regaining its place in Vietnamese culture.
As its name suggests, "Hundred Flowers Walking Street" is likened to a vibrant forest of flowers, with hundreds of costumes from dynasties such as Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen... showcased through the streets, creating a colorful tapestry of Vietnamese culture.
Young people in traditional Vietnamese clothing.
The troupe includes activities such as: Nghê dance, Sênh Tiền dance, Bồng dance, Xoan singing... Since ancient times, folk dance art has existed as a vibrant entity in the cultural and artistic landscape of the Vietnamese people. The Bồng drum dance is considered one of the 20 ancient dances of Thăng Long (Hanoi) that still exist today.
Many young people with a passion and love for traditional clothing have participated in numerous parades. The event is expected to inspire and spark interest in traditional clothing among young people.
This is an opportunity for young people to get closer to their cultural roots.
Tet celebrations, from making banh chung (traditional rice cakes) and erecting the New Year's pole to arranging the five-fruit tray, all carry deep-rooted cultural values. The rituals and traditional art performances during this time not only help people recall traditional values but also create a space for community bonding, providing an opportunity for Vietnamese people across the country and overseas to connect with their roots.
The procession concluded at Kim Ngan Temple (Hang Bac Street). There, a calligraphy activity took place, where the four characters "The Era of Rising Up" were written on a long red cloth.
The four words "The Era of Rising Up" are not just a slogan, but also a promise, a commitment to a brighter future. It is a future where our country will rise strongly, standing shoulder to shoulder with the world's leading powers; a future where every citizen lives in prosperity and happiness, with opportunities for personal development.
