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Hosted by Hanoi's Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (Hanoi Youth Union) on November 9th, 2024, the 3rd International Youth Festival at Hanoi University offered a vibrant platform for cultural exchange, arts, and sports. This event enriched the cultural and spiritual lives of young people while promoting Thang Long - Hanoi's cultural heritage and tourism to international students.

Young people excitedly check in in front of each country's cultural booth. Photo: tuoitre

Affirming position of youth

Arriving early to join the festivities, Le Minh Chau, a third-year International Relations student at Hanoi University said "The festival has provided us with a platform to showcase our youth and vitality while connecting with friends from both home and abroad.

Besides that, I feel that the festival has demonstrated the important role of the youth in the country's development and international integration. Youth is the key and will be the future direction in preserving and developing culture."

As a representative of Vietnam to receive the award from the Organizing Committee, Nguyen Phuong Anh (a student at Hanoi University) felt extremely honored and proud to wear the ao dai, Vietnam's traditional costume, standing among representatives of other countries.

According to Phuong Anh, this year's event was held during a significant period for the capital city - the 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation and the 25th anniversary of Hanoi being honored as a "City for Peace." Hanoi holds an extremely important position in the process of deep economic and cultural integration with other countries in the world. Notably, this also shows that in the continuous development of the city, there is a great participation, and interaction of all young people, as well as international friends.

"Through this meaningful event, the younger generation - the backbone of the country, will enhance their knowledge, and skills. These young talents will have the chance to showcase their potential and become key players in our country's pursuit of a proactive foreign policy," Phuong Anh said.

Young people spread culture

With a message of respecting cultural diversity, the International Youth Festival has promoted cultural exchange and understanding among young people from different countries, enhancing their cultural knowledge and vision. The youthful energy of young people has enlivened the program and affirmed Hanoi's image as a "safe and friendly" city for friends across the country and around the world.

"The atmosphere here is simply electrifying," said Nguyen Thi Ngoc Linh, a Hanoi University student, who arrived early at the festival. "The food stalls and cultural experience booths have left a lasting impression on me. Each booth not only reflects the creativity of the students but also showcases the unique cultural heritage of different countries. This festival provides an excellent platform for young people to celebrate the cultures of their countries and to promote Vietnam's rich cultural traditions."

Each young person at the International Youth Day plays the role of a cultural ambassador, contributing to promoting good values ​​in the community. Photo: tuoitre

Through the festival's activities, the precious cultural heritage has been passed down through generations, the soul and character of the nation have once again been vividly recreated. The strong participation and enthusiasm, along with the endless creativity of the youth, have showcased the thousand-year-old civilization of Thang Long through the beauty of cuisine and souvenirs bearing images of Hanoi's famous landmarks.

Besides cultural activities, the running event this year showcased the youth's vitality and enthusiasm, adding excitement to the festival. Moreover, the marathon demonstrated the spirit of solidarity and mutual support among Vietnamese and international youth as they encouraged each other during the race.

The 2024 International Youth Festival has painted a vibrant picture of cultural diversity and peace. Participants expressed their hope that the event would become an annual tradition, offering even more engaging activities.

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