Carnaval Ha Long 2026: Heritage imprint in a new era
WVR - On the evening of April 30, Carnaval Ha Long 2026 commenced with the theme “Wonders Awaken – New Era”.
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| Logo Carnaval Ha Long 2026. (Photo: Tuan Linh) |
This is an annual event within the series of activities of Ha Long Tourism Week. Each year, the program introduces a new theme. This year, as the country steps into a new era, the program carries the theme “Wonders Awaken – New Era”.
Maintaining the distinctive appeal of previous years, Carnaval Ha Long 2026 continues to be a vibrant cultural “touchpoint” with two main parts: the Street Parade and a special artistic program. The highlight of the festival is the parade featuring 13 domestic artist troupes and one international troupe, along with 10 parade floats.
Through lively rhythms, Carnaval 2026 vividly showcased the unique cultural identities of areas within Quang Ninh province: Ha Long ward, Bai Chay ward, Mao Khe ward, and more.
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| Parade floats at Carnaval Ha Long 2026. (Photo: Tuan Linh) |
The highlight of the music festival night was the presence of famous artists such as My Tam, Minh Tuyet, Tung Duong, and notably, a fresh breeze from international artists. For the first time on the Carnaval Ha Long stage, Ola Blackeyes, a male singer from Laos, expressed many impressive emotions.
He shared: “This is my first opportunity to perform in Ha Long, so my band and I brought a completely new song called Re Moi. Through the song and performance attire, I wish to showcase the identity and beauty of my country.”
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| Singer Ola Blackeyes. (Photo: Tuan Linh) |
Contributing to the explosive atmosphere of the night was the participation of international dance troupes. Dancer Bryant from Cuba enthusiastically shared about the preparation process: “I have practiced very hard for the performance. I feel a lot of love when coming to Vietnam, so I hope to bring positive energy to the audience through samba dances.”
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| Dancer Bryant. (Photo: Tuan Linh) |
The opening ceremony of Carnaval Ha Long 2026 comprised three main acts: Symphony of Origins, Convergence of Quintessence, and Ha Long Shines. The artistic journey led the audience from the pristine beauty of the “green mountains and blue waters” to the image of a dynamic Quang Ninh, rising strongly with the nation into a new era. The event is not only a local festival but also opens up a unique cultural exchange space, connecting heritage values with international friends.
In line with that spirit of integration, Carnaval Ha Long 2026 gathered a large number of artists from various countries around the world. Beyond energizing the street parade atmosphere, international art troupes also delivered spectacular stage performances, vividly recreating the cultural quintessence of different ethnicities.
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| Guangxi parade and art performance troupe. (Photo: Tuan Linh) |
For the first time in Ha Long, Svetlana and Oksana, tourists from Russia and Belarus, could not hide their excitement about participating in the festival.
The two tourists shared: “We really love your country, from the culture, cuisine to the people and natural scenery. Today, being part of the festival atmosphere, we feel this is a wonderful event and are truly impressed with this city.”
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| Two international tourists thoroughly enjoying Carnaval Ha Long 2026. (Photo: Duc Minh) |
With the grand investment in the music festival night, the unique street parade space, and dazzling fireworks displays, Carnaval Ha Long 2026 “Wonders Awaken – New Era” attracted a large number of tourists, affirming Quang Ninh’s future as a leading tourism center in the region.
