An outdoor movie studio will serve people the period film Love Destiny the Movie and the thriller comedy 404 Run Run.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya said that this was the first time the Thai Festival has been held on such a large scale in Hanoi.
“It was organised at the must-see Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a relic recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2010, a great honour for the organising committee.
“By organising the Thai Festival here, we hope to honour Viet Nam’s long history and rich heritage while bringing to the Vietnamese and international public the experience of the traditional rhythm of Thailand right in the heart of Hanoi,” she said.
“The Thai Festival serves as a cultural bridge to promote understanding of Thai culture and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. It also aims to show the world how we are leveraging the creativity inherent in our culture to continue to keep pace with the global cultural pulse.”
Attending the festival, Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Hai Binh said: “Under the theme “Creative Thailand: The Pulse of Tradition“, the Thai festival is not only an occasion to promote the cultural beauty, country, and people of Thailand but also a vivid testament to the ever-strengthening friendship and connection between the peoples of Vietnam and Thailand.
“The selection of Ha Noi as one of the major world capitals to host this large-scale event demonstrates the high regard the Royal Thai Government holds for Viet Nam in general and the capital city of Ha Noi in particular.
“I am confident that during the three days of the festival, visitors will have rich experiences, immersing themselves in a cultural space rich with Thai identity through culinary delights, unique products, traditional and contemporary art performances, fascinating films, and the exciting experiences of the Songkran and Loy Krathong festivals,” he said.
The festival, full of activities, is open until 10 pm on March 30.
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