Trailer for the First World Culture Festival in Hanoi
	Cultures of World Festival in Hanoi: Journey of Connection Across Five Continents

According to the Department of International Cooperation under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the auction presented nine items, including: a 1930s-style ao dai (traditional long dress) by designer Vu Viet Ha - previously worn by Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary To Lam, during a recent Vietnam-Russia cultural exchange marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries; the ao dai collection “Golden Lotus” by designer Anh Thu, inspired by the golden lotus flower; the tu than dress “Yen Vu” by designer Nguyen Mi, made from silk, taffeta, and natural fibers with a sophisticated gradient-dyeing technique resembling five-colored clouds; the ao dai “Huyen Thach” and the “Liem Diem” silk scarf by Desilk; the ao dai “Lien Vu” by designer Ha Trinh; a premium pearl necklace by Huong Jewellery; the ceramic sculpture Mother and Child; and the painting "Ancient Chèo melody and kite flutes over the golden fields" from the collection Hello Vietnam - My Homeland by artist Ngo Ba Hoang.

People’s Artist Tu Long hosted the auction. (Photo: icd.gov.vn)

In less than two hours, the program raised a total of VND 2.435 billion. An anonymous donor later contributed an additional amount, rounding the total to VND 2.5 billion, which will be donated to support communities in disaster-affected areas.

Earlier, within the framework of the festival, a fashion show titled “Heritage Steps - Colors of Vietnam” attracted great attention from both local audiences and international visitors in Hanoi.

The event featured 19 traditional and contemporary fashion collections from 19 countries, each telling a unique cultural story that celebrated heritage and promoted cross-cultural dialogue.

The spouses of ambassadors from several countries participated in the ao dai fashion show. (Photo: icd.gov.vn)

The show opened with designer Vu Viet Ha’s “Hanoi in Hanoi” collection, portraying the elegance of the capital through natural fabrics and hand-dyed plant-based colors. Designer Anh Thu impressed the audience with her “Heritage in Hanoi” collection, in which the wives of the ambassadors of the Czech Republic, Japan, Ukraine, and the United States modeled ao dai decorated with cultural motifs representing their respective nations, delivering a powerful message of friendship and international exchange.

The presentation of traditional costumes from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Africa continued to create a vibrant mosaic of global heritage.

Vietnamese fashion was further enriched by collections such as “Dyed Floral Weaves” by Nguyen Mi, “Thang Long - The Mark of Time” by Minh Pham (Desilk), and “Nguyet Hoa” by Ha Nuo (Ha Trinh).

Running from October 10-12, the World Culture Festival in Hanoi is hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Hanoi People’s Committee. The festival features a wide range of activities, including the Hanoi World Culture Day, an international food fair, film screenings, folk dances, art exhibitions, international costume displays, and book showcases.

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