A Gathering of Spirit and Love for Creativity
One of the factors contributing to the success of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival has been the collaboration of ideals and determination between the government and creative enthusiasts. The Festival Organizer is making every effort to mobilize creative resources, hosting over 100 multi-field events, including architectural installations, performing arts, exhibitions, talks, fairs, and community activities.
The Festival Organizer serves as a diverse “creative team”, bringing together numerous agencies, organizations, businesses, experts, and creatives across various fields, creating a strong operational force for the event. The Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2024 is organized by the Hanoi City People’s Committee and the Vietnam Association of Architects, with support from the Department of Culture and Sports, Architecture Magazine (Vietnam Association of Architects), and sponsorship from the UNESCO Hanoi Office and VPBank. Numerous other Departments, Committees, branches, People’s Committees of districts, towns and related units also collaborate in the festival.
A High-Quality “Creative Team” from the Creative Industry
This year’s attendees will “experience” the work of over 500 high-quality individuals in the creative design sector, including more than 150 domestic and international experts and over 350 researchers and creative designers. Additionally, over 100 organizational partners have contributed to more than 100 creative activities, displaying over 1,000 creative works.
Architect Nguyen Hong Quang, who has participated in three Festival seasons, has attracted public interest through his pavilions (outdoor architectural work). This year, he will once again participate, designing the “Flow” pavilion installation, which connects Dien Hong Park to Bac Bo Phu, as a highlight expected to create a strong public interaction with heritage.
The “Hot Workshop” Pavilion by TOOB Studio, Designed by Architect Nguyen Hong Quang, Draws Crowds at the Festival 2023
These days, hundreds of units and thousands of personnel in the creative industry are in a final sprint to bring ideas to life, complete artworks, and prepare for events and activities. The Festival Organizer has convened with units across the city to enhance detailed collaborations, opening opportunities for the public to observe and engage with creative displays.
In particular, Hoan Kiem District—the main location for the Festival—has collaborated with various departments to develop organizational plans, including traffic flow, urban order, sanitation, and parking management. Two hundred volunteers will be recruited and trained to assist with the festival, with support from universities and NGOs.
Hoan Kiem District, the Festival’s “Host,” actively mobilizes each ward and management unit to collaborate and encourages citizens to join the Festival
Ms. Bui Thi Thanh Huong, Editor-in-Chief of Architecture Magazine—a co-organizer of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2024—shared her vision for the event: “The Festival has successfully attracted top creative talents. Their synergy brings a tremendous source of inspiration to Hanoi. Through the festival, we hope to foster creative practices within the professional community, establish sustainable connections for the growth of the creative industry, and spread creative motivation to all citizens.”
Promoting the Flow of Creative Culture
Mr. Do Dinh Hong, Director of Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, stated that in striving to build a “Creative City,” the city has been developing cultural products in 12 industry sectors, creating an environment conducive to creativity, and building infrastructure, particularly in science and technology. The city also calls upon communities, architects, and young people to collaborate on creative design, envisioning Hanoi as Southeast Asia’s capital of creativity in design.
The collaborative spirit among agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in the Festival has sparked a flow of passion and creativity, raising awareness, fostering community bonds, and, notably, inspiring creativity in the broader population.
Hanoi Creative Design Festival fosters community connections and aligns citizens with the Creative Cultural Flow of the Capital
The Hanoi Creative Design Festival powerfully reaffirms its status as an annual event with potential international and regional impact, drawing extensive anticipation from the public each year. The festival attracts a vast array of creative practitioners, organizations, and businesses, enhancing opportunities for cooperative growth while inviting both domestic and international tourists to participate.
Entering its fourth year after three successful seasons, the Hanoi Creative Design Festival continues to bring innovative, cutting-edge creativity into the city’s vibrant pulse. With expanding scale and quality, the festival increasingly fosters influence and spreads powerful inspiration.
The Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2024, themed “Creative Crossroads,” will run from November 9 to November 17m 2024, featuring over 100 activities along the main route surrounding August Revolution Square in Hoan Kiem District, with additional events spread across 30 districts and towns. Full details and the schedule will be available on the festival’s official channels. Readers are invited to stay tuned and learn more at: Website: https://www.lehoithietkesangtao.vn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lehoithietkesangtaohn.
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