The programmes will support businesses, cooperatives and production units in Hà Nội and other provinces to promote their products, expand distribution and connect with suitable business partners.

The festival aims to support emerging talent in Vietnamese and Asian cinema and to provide the public with new high-calibre cinematographic works from Asian and Vietnamese films, as well as a few international releases.

From the delicate harvesting of lotus stems to the intricate 14-step process of creating a lotus silk scarf, artisan Phan Thị Thuận shares her passion and perseverance in preserving this special art.

The exhibition displays 70 artworks by 62 artists who are lecturers and officials at the Việt Nam University of Fine Arts (VNUFA) in Hà Nội and the HCM City University of Fine Arts in HCM City, to highlight their dedication and creative spirit.

The 282 Factory, a multifunctional creative space renovated from an old oil processing factory in Long Biên District, will host a special festival called ‘282 Factory - Heritage Journey’ on December 23.

The cultural activities will start with an opening ceremony on December 23 highlighting the two important events of Tớ Dày Flower Festival 2023 and Khèn Mông Performance Festival.

The three-day music show HOZO Super Fest under the 2023 Hò Dô (HOZO) International Music Festival will be held between December 22 and 24 on District 1’s Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street.

Two Made in Vietnam fairs will be organised in December to popularise local branded products to wider community.