Hanoi rolls out festive activities for visitors during Reunification Day holiday

A 15-minute fireworks show will light up the Hanoi sky at 9:45 pm on April 27 at the Thong Nhat Park multi-purpose stage in Hai Ba Trung District, featuring 600 high-altitude and 90 low-altitude fireworks.

On April 30 and May 1, the department will collaborate with the management board of President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum to offer free water, milk, and bread to citizens and visitors coming to pay respects.

The Vietnam National History Museum will host a special exhibition, ‘Our homeland united’, from April 22 through August.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long will organize an exhibition themed ‘The path to reunification’ and offer free water puppet shows starting April 29.

At Thien Duong Bao Son Park, the Cowboy Town Festival 2025 will officially launch on April 29, adding to the festive atmosphere of the holiday.

Visitors can explore Phu Yen’s culture at the Old Quarter Heritage Information Center at 28 Hang Buom Street, where they can learn about Tuyet Diem salt and enjoy traditional folk melodies.

The Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Center will offer the ‘Explore Hoan Kiem’s History’ exhibition.

At 46 Hang Bai Street, the Heritage Discovery installation exhibition will officially open to the public.

For those seeking greener escapes, Hanoi’s suburban areas will host unique cultural and wellness events, such as ‘Vietnamese Spirit’ celebrations at Lang Mo Retreat; ‘Discover Ba Vi’s Identity’ featuring Muong ethnic culture and Dao medicinal therapies.

At the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, the 'Colors of Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures' event will offer experiences of ethnic cultures from the northern mountains to the south-central coast.