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Long regarded as a symbol of purity, elegance and resilience, the lotus holds a special place in Vietnamese culture.

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It has inspired generations of poets, artists, architects and religious traditions, while embodying the Vietnamese ideal of integrity and moral strength despite emerging from muddy waters.

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Held during the peak lotus blooming season, the festival features a wide range of activities, including an opening art programme, displays of lotus varieties, photo exhibitions, OCOP products, traditional craft villages and interactive cultural experiences centred on the lotus.

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According to Dang Huong Giang, director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the 2026 Hanoi Lotus Festival aims to support the capital’s cultural industry development strategy by promoting heritage values, stimulating tourism and socio-economic growth, and preserving the capital’s traditional cultural identity.

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Leaders of the Government and Hanoi press the button to launch the 2026 Hanoi Lotus festival.

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One of the festival’s highlights is a large-scale artistic performance combining music, lighting and traditional performing arts to celebrate the lotus as a symbol of purity, resilience and the enduring values of Vietnamese culture.

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Throughout the festival grounds, visitors can explore West Lake's blooming lotus ponds, floral displays, lotus-inspired handicrafts and the fragrant lotus tea for which Quang An Village is renowned.

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For generations, the lotus has occupied a special place in Vietnamese literature, poetry, painting and everyday life. Beyond its natural beauty, the flower has come to symbolise integrity, perseverance and the pursuit of noble values.

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During the festival, the traditional craft of Quang An lotus tea scenting is recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Organisers also announce a decision by the Hanoi People's Committee recognising West Lake and its surrounding area as an official tourism area, reinforcing the area's cultural and tourism significance while creating fresh momentum for the capital's tourism development.

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The three-day festival offers domestic and international visitors an opportunity to experience Hanoi's cultural identity through exhibitions, traditional cuisine, handicrafts and immersive cultural activities.

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The festival also showcases a wide range of signature lotus varieties from across Vietnam.

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The festival has attracted not only Hanoi residents but also international visitors, helping promote the capital's image and Vietnam's cultural heritage through immersive cultural experiences.

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Thousands of lotus flowers and artistic displays have transformed the festival grounds into a popular destination, drawing crowds of residents and tourists eager to enjoy the blooming season and take photographs.

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Visitors can enjoy a range of activities celebrating Hanoi's cultural heritage, including lotus tea tasting, demonstrations of the traditional art of scenting tea with lotus flowers, exhibitions of handcrafted products, and displays highlighting the cultural significance of the lotus.

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Visitors enjoy lotus tea tasting at the festival.

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A series of captivating performances combining music, dance and light shows bring the beauty of the lotus to life in Vietnamese cultural traditions, drawing large audiences.

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Through the festival, Hanoi aims to transform the lotus into a distinctive cultural and tourism brand while promoting traditional craft villages, OCOP products and cultural industries linked to sustainable tourism.

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