The 'Creative Gathering' in Hanoi attracted over 200 creative units

This event also marks the initiation of key tasks, laying the foundation for building Hanoi's urban creative ecosystem starting from the 2026 Festival.

The "Creative Gathering" program celebrates the 14th National Party Congress for the 2026-2031 term. It implements tasks outlined in Resolution 57-NQ/TW, issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, with a focus on the development of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation.

The "Creative Gathering" program is directed by the Hanoi People's Committee and the Vietnam Association of Architects, organised by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and the Architecture Magazine. The program is supported by UNESCO, SOVICO Group, and UN-Habitat, with sponsorship from prominent brands such as Honda Vietnam, LOTTE Department Store, Viglacera, Lixil, LG, Tasco Mall, Ades Lighting, and Minh Long Wood.

Over 200 diverse creative units from Hanoi, including members of the Hanoi Creative Space Network, design brands, creators, educational institutions, and businesses, will participate in the two-day activities of the "Creative Gathering" program.

The activities of the Creative Gathering program aim to ensure the following main objectives:

Within the framework of the Creative Gathering Program, on the morning of January 10, 2026, the "Local Essence" painting exhibition officially opens at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Centre, organised by UNESCO in collaboration with the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and TiredCity, with support from SOVICO. The exhibition is open free of charge from January 10 to 18, 2026, showcasing 89 outstanding works that honour Vietnamese cultural identity through the creative perspectives of young artists.

Time: 9:00-17:00 Saturday and Sunday, January 10-11, 2026

Location: Thong Nhat Park (events concentrated near the gate on Tran Nhan Tong Street)

The program includes:

Activities hosted by Thong Nhat Park:

- Display of photographic documents on the history of Thong Nhat Park's development

- Thong Nhat Train, Magic Mirror House, Rail Car, Aeroplane Rides, Inflatable House, Integrated Playground, Mushroom Train, Elegant Horse, High-speed Dragon, Children's Sand Playground.

Activities hosted by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with Cool Vietnam Social Enterprise:

- Making and painting paper masks with artisan Dang Huong Lan, moulding figurines with artisan Dang Van Hau, colouring bamboo dragonflies, making dó paper cards, printing To Tich woodblock stamps, decorating Hanoi landmark-shaped cookie icing, playing Sun Chess, Tri Uan games, and traditional folk games.

Activities hosted by the Hai Ba Trung Ward Cultural and Sports Centre:

- Reading station (open from 9:00-17:00 on January 10-11)

- Interaction with the Hai Ba Trung Ward lion dance troupe (9 a.m. on Sunday, January 11)

Activities hosted by the Hanoi Children's Palace:

- Children's painting, Children's music performances, Children's fashion shows (held from 9:00-17:00 on Sunday, January 11, completely free).

(The activity map will be updated later; the best access point is from the gate of Thong Nhat Park on Tran Nhan Tong Street.)

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