Novruz Bayram Festival 2026: Spreading message of integration from a multicultural space
WVR - On the afternoon of March 21, the Novruz Bayram Festival 2026 was held at Hanoi College of Commerce and Tourism (HCCT), creating a meaningful international cultural exchange space while contributing to spreading the message of integration in vocational education.
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| Delegates attending the Novruz Bayram 2026 Festival. (Source: BTC) |
This marks the third consecutive year that HCCT has collaborated with the Azerbaijan Embassy and the Kazakhstan Embassy in Vietnam to organize the event, attracting the participation of numerous diplomatic delegates, experts, businesses, and students.
Attending the festival were Azerbaijan Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Mehdizada, Kazakhstan Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh, Turkish Ambassador to Vietnam Korhan Kemik, and Pakistani Ambassador to Vietnam Kohdayar Marri; Mr. David Israfilov, President of the World BBQ Association for Asia and Eastern Europe, along with many Azerbaijani and Kazakh citizens in Vietnam and Vietnamese alumni who studied in these two countries.
From HCCT, there were Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha – Principal; Ms. Nguyen Thi Hong Hoa, Mr. Nguyen Hieu – Vice Principals, along with representatives from partner agencies, media, faculty, and students of the college.
Novruz – A Symbol of new beginnings and connection
Novruz Bayram is a traditional festival with a history of over 3,000 years, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, symbolizing rebirth, new beginnings, and the aspiration for peace.
At HCCT, the festival was vividly reenacted with traditional rituals such as the "egg cracking" for luck and lighting the Novruz fire – a symbol of purification and renewal. This space also evokes similarities with Vietnam's Lunar New Year in the spirit of reunion and community bonding.
In her welcoming speech, Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Principal of HCCT, emphasized the comprehensive significance of the Novruz Bayram Festival 2026 in the context of cultural exchange and international integration.
She stated that the college's collaboration with the Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan Embassies to organize the festival not only creates a unique cultural space but also embodies the spirit of connection, new beginnings, spreading hope, and fostering bonds between communities.
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| Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha, Principal of HCCT, delivering a welcome speech at the event. (Source: Organizing Board) |
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all staff, faculty, and students, Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha expressed her appreciation for the presence of diplomats, partners from home and abroad, especially the alumni who studied in Azerbaijan – important bridges contributing to nurturing friendship between nations.
According to her, HCCT's three consecutive years of hosting the festival is a testament to the trust and increasingly strong cooperative relationships with international partners. The festival is not only a cultural activity but also a space for cultural exchanges, helping to strengthen the friendship between peoples.
The Principal affirmed that the event holds strategic significance in the journey of integration, providing opportunities for faculty and students to access the diverse values of the world.
On this occasion, she also expressed gratitude to the agencies, partners, and culinary experts who accompanied and contributed to the success of the festival, where cuisine becomes a cultural bridge overcoming all distances.
"The festival is also a celebration of renewal, unity, and hope. We believe that from these meaningful encounters, good relationships will continue to be nurtured and spread," Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Ha affirmed.
Cultural exchange within the Campus
Sharing at the event, Azerbaijan Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Mehdizada emphasized that Novruz is a symbol of peace, friendship, and solidarity among nations, and highly appreciated Vietnam's organization of the festival in an educational environment, contributing to spreading cultural values to the younger generation.
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| Azerbaijan Ambassador to Vietnam Shovgi Mehdizada and Kazakhstan Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh share their thoughts at the event. (Source:Organizing Board ) |
Kazakhstan Ambassador to Vietnam Kanat Tumysh also stated that activities like Novruz Bayram Festival help enhance mutual understanding between countries, especially among young people, thereby promoting future cooperation.
A highlight of the festival was the BBQ competition with the participation of six student teams, showcasing their vocational skills to international standards.
At the event, Mr. David Israfilov, President of the World BBQ Association for Asia and Eastern Europe, announced Culinary Artisan and Expert Dang Dinh Manh as the Association's representative in Vietnam, opening up opportunities for students to access international culinary techniques.
The festival concluded with an outdoor BBQ feast, where music and cuisine blended, creating a vibrant exchange space. Novruz Bayram Festival 2026 is a vivid testament to the role of culture as a sustainable bridge in international cooperation.
Some highlights from the event:
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| Vietnamese students performing traditional rituals of the Novruz Bayram 2026 Festival. (Source: Organizing Board) |
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| Mr. David Israfilov, President of the World BBQ Association for Asia and Eastern Europe, grilling with young chefs. (Source: Organizing Board) |
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| Delegates performing the Novruz fire lighting ritual – a symbol of purification, dispelling worries, and erasing negativity. (Source: Organizing Board) |
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| Novruz Bayram 2026 spreads the message of integration from a multicultural space. (Source: Organizing Board) |
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| A warm atmosphere of exchange at the event. (Source: Organizing Board) |
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