Ha Noi Hosts Cultural Festival Celebrating Vietnamese Craft Villages and Cuisine, Here’s All You Need to Know

Published on December 9, 2025

Showcasing and celebrating the rich culture and diverse tourist attractions of the city, Ha Noi, the capital of Vietnam, continues hosting other events with the Ha Noi Culinary and Craft Village Tourism Festival between December 11-14 in 2025. One of the city’s main attractions to tourists, Ha Noi is also promoting the traditional craft villages and the city’s marvellous culinary arts. The festival will take place in Tay Ho Ward Creative Tay Ho Cultural Space and is expected to attract and celebrate the culture of Ha Noi’s identity.

Celebrating Ha Noi’s Traditional Craft Villages

The heart of the Ha Noi Culinary and Craft Village Tourism Festival lies in its dedication to Vietnam’s traditional craft villages, which are integral to the capital’s cultural landscape. These villages, which specialize in unique crafts such as pottery, silk weaving, and lacquerware, have long been a magnet for visitors who seek to learn about the country’s artisan heritage.

The festival features 80 to 100 booths spread across 5,000 m² of exhibition space, highlighting the work of craft villages that have been integral to Ha Noi’s identity. These include iconic villages like Bat Trang pottery, Van Phuc silk, Ha Thai lacquerware, and Quat Dong embroidery. These villages, which are known for their skilled artisans and craftsmanship, also serve as living museums, preserving traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Two craft villages that stand out are Bat Trang pottery village and Van Phuc silk village, both of which are recognized as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of Crafts and Folk Arts. Their participation in the festival further elevates the importance of preserving these unique crafts while showcasing the dynamic intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of handmade products, such as ceramics, lacquerware, silk fabrics, mother-of-pearl inlays, and bronze items. Each of these products reflects the rich cultural history of Ha Noi and provides a unique souvenir for tourists interested in taking home a piece of Vietnamese heritage.

Reviving the Spirit of Old Ha Noi through Guild Street Tourism

Another highlight of the festival is the guild street tourism space, which focuses on old Ha Noi and the historical significance of Hang Ma Street during the Tet (Lunar New Year) season. The guild street, known for its traditional shops, vibrant atmosphere, and cultural festivities, is brought to life at the festival through archival photographs, models, and artifacts.

This section of the festival provides a glimpse into the past, recreating traditional stalls and showcasing iconic Tet decorations, Mid-Autumn toys, and to he figurines that are central to Ha Noi’s culture. In addition to the displays, live demonstrations of traditional crafting techniques will be held, allowing visitors to witness firsthand the skill and artistry behind the objects that have long defined Ha Noi’s guild street culture.

For tourists, this offers a deeper connection to the historical roots of the city and an opportunity to better understand the cultural traditions that continue to shape the capital today. Moreover, the guild street tourism space will help foster a greater appreciation for Vietnamese craftsmanship and the rich legacy of Ha Noi’s artisans.

Ha Noi’s Culinary Heritage on Display

No celebration of Ha Noi’s culture would be complete without highlighting the city’s culinary traditions. The Ha Noi Culinary Essence Space at the festival will bring together some of the city’s most beloved dishes, offering visitors a taste of Ha Noi’s vibrant food scene. Among the featured dishes are the iconic beef pho, bun cha, egg coffee, and West Lake shrimp cakes, alongside village specialties like Vong village green rice, Phu Thuong sticky rice, and Thanh Tri steamed rolled rice cakes.

In addition to these well-known dishes, the space will feature live cooking demonstrations, where local chefs and artisans will prepare traditional dishes for the public. Visitors can watch the cooking process, interact with the chefs, and even participate in the preparation of certain dishes, deepening their understanding of Ha Noi’s culinary artistry.

A recreated old Ha Noi house will also be set up, offering an immersive experience of traditional Ha Noi living. Lotus tea-brewing demonstrations will introduce visitors to the city’s ancient tea culture, while hands-on cooking activities allow tourists to engage directly with the local culinary traditions.

The culinary essence space provides not only a feast for the senses but also an opportunity to engage with the city’s food culture in an authentic, emotional way. The festival’s commitment to offering such rich culinary experiences underscores Ha Noi’s role as a key destination for food tourism.

Promoting Ha Noi’s Key Landmarks and Tourism Attractions

In addition to celebrating Ha Noi’s craft and culinary traditions, the festival’s tourism destination promotion space showcases the capital’s most iconic landmarks and tourism attractions. Miniature models of well-known sites such as the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature–Quoc Tu Giam, Long Bien Bridge, and Turtle Tower–Hoan Kiem Lake are on display, offering a visual introduction to the city’s historical and architectural gems.

Photographs and artworks capturing Ha Noi’s beauty will also be showcased, further promoting the capital’s unique blend of ancient charm and modern vibrancy. By highlighting these landmarks, the festival helps promote Ha Noi as a prime destination for cultural tourism, encouraging both domestic and international visitors to explore the city’s rich history and vibrant present.

A Thriving Cultural Tourism Destination

Craft villages and culinary tourism in Ha Noi is not an unusual the aspect of the tourism industry. With this, the capital can further position itself as one of the main providers of cultural tourism with the Ha Noi Culinary and Craft Village Tourism Festival. The festival reminds people of the cultural and traditional background of Ha Noi and helps tourists appreciate the different traits and traditions of the city.

Given the number of people traveling to Vietnam, the event helps to sustain tourism and develop economically through the creative and traditional Vietnamese crafts and food. The event promotes tourism that is built on the crafts and food and helps sustain the tourism.

To sum up, the festival is one of the frameworks that outlines the uniqueness of the capital. From the landmarks to the food and crafts, it is one of the frameworks that Ha Noi is safe, friendly, and offers a lot to the people and travelers of the world.