Hà Nội launches activities in observance of Vietnamese Cultural Day 2026

VietnamNews - Oct 3, 2026

Hà Nội launches a promotion programme "Thăng Long-Hà Nội: A Thousand Years of Civilisation – A kaleidoscope of Vietnamese colours" to respond to the Vietnamese Cultural Day on October 3.

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