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On November 9th, 2024, at Hanoi University, Hanoi Youth Union organized the 3rd International Youth Festival.

In his opening speech, Chu Hong Minh, secretary of Hanoi Youth Union, said that contributing to the nationwide youth movement, in recent years, Hanoi's international youth work has made new progress with many outstanding results. Political foreign affairs activities, friendship exchanges have been promoted by Hanoi Youth Union, diversified in terms of partners, scale, and types of activities.

Delegates opening the 3rd International Youth Festival, 2024.

Hanoi Youth Union has successfully organized many large-scale events with important political significance, regularly maintained and expanded cooperation with youth and student organizations, especially strengthening relations with youth organizations of capitals in the region and the world.

"This festival is an opportunity for us to introduce the cultural traditions, potential, and socio-economic achievements of Hanoi Capital and Vietnam, to demonstrate the spirit of solidarity, friendship, and cooperation of the youth and people of the Capital. At the same time, this is also a cultural, artistic, and sports playground, contributing to improving the spiritual life of young people, connecting organizations and international friends with young people and students of Hanoi.

The success of the previous two festivals shows the role of the Capital's youth as a pioneer force in international youth work and people-to-people diplomacy. We have affirmed that young people will be the main factor in implementing the motto of connecting and self-reliant diplomacy.

The International Youth Festival has affirmed its brand, maintained annually, aiming to preserve and promote the unique characteristics of Hanoi, while cultivating new and modern elements of its culture and people, sharing and learning from many other cultures," said the Secretary of Hanoi Youth Union."

Meaningful activities

The "Aodai Dance" Challenge was organized by Hanoi Youth Union in collaboration with Hanoi Department of Tourism within the framework of Ao Dai Festival 2024, launched among students in the city. After the preliminary round, Top 10 outstanding entries participated in the Final Round at the 3rd International Youth Festival 2024.

The contest contributes to awakening the love for the traditional ao dai, a symbol of Vietnamese culture. At the same time, it awakens the artistic creativity of young people, through combining dance with ao dai. Notably, at this year's festival, 120 Vietnamese students and international students in Vietnam will perform the "Aodai Dance" together.

Run for Peace activity.

Besides that, the Run for Peace activity took place in a spirit of solidarity, using sports and culture to connect friendship, with more than 500 athletes who are youth union members, capital youth, foreign youth, students, and visitors living, studying, and working in Vietnam.

Athletes participated in the run on the track of Hanoi University Stadium, creating beautiful images of health, sportsmanship, friendliness, and friendship. The run was organized to encourage a large number of youth union members, students, and youth to participate in physical exercise, improve health, and enhance the quality of life, build a healthy lifestyle and cultural environment, contributing to promoting cultural and sports exchanges among young people from different countries.

Notably, the International Culture Quiz, attracting over 1,000 Vietnamese and international students from universities and academies in Hanoi, aims to foster intercultural understanding and appreciation. By encouraging participants to explore the diverse cultures of the world, the contest promotes mutual respect and global citizenship.

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