The flow from heritage to creativity
A representative of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade - the host unit said that the event is not only a cultural - economic activity, but also has profound political significance. Through the exhibition, Hanoi affirms the bravery and position of the Capital - a place of convergence, crystallizing the quintessence of national culture, and at the same time being a center for innovation, integrating with the region and the world.
The 2025 Hanoi Traditional and Creative Space is held in the context of the country entering a new stage of development with the aspiration for greatness and prosperity. By recreating the flow from tradition to modernity, from heritage to technology, the exhibition affirms that preserving identity does not mean nostalgia, but is the foundation for creativity and reaching far.
With the theme "Tradition and Creativity", the exhibition is designed as a continuous journey, where the public returns to the thousand-year heritage, then enters a modern space with advanced technology and breakthrough initiatives.
The six elaborately arranged thematic spaces are the six main "source of inspiration":
Hanoi Son of a Night: Exhibition of sophisticated handicrafts: Bat Trang ceramics, Phu Vinh bamboo clouds, Kieu Ky gold plates, Thuong Tin mens lace... Each product is the crystallization of the talent and passion of artisans, and at the same time is a testament to the persistent creativity of Hanoians.
The quintessence of craft town: Where tourists meet, chat and watch artisans perform their craft stages. This is an opportunity for the younger generation to better understand the handicrafts that have existed for hundreds of years and are still preserved intact to this day.
Pioneering technology: Displaying key industrial products, high technology such as AI, digital technology, semiconductor industry. This is the image of a pioneering, dynamic Hanoi, confidently entering the new era.
Hanoi gift: Honoring culinary quintessence: Vong village green rice, Bach Diep lotus tea, Uoc Le strings, longan lotus sweet soup, dried apricot... Each dish is a memory, a part of the soul of the capital.
Cultural source line: Recreate the flow of heritage through the experience of writing calligraphy, making tofu, making hats, listening to ca tru, cheo, and xam. This is a place to inspire the younger generation to preserve and continue the tradition.
village in the city: The prime location recreates the village gate, communal house roof, banyan tree, well, bringing visitors back to the memories of the Northern countryside in the heart of the modern city.
Connecting culture - trade - tourism
A representative of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade said that the special feature of the Hanoi Traditional and Creative Space 2025 is the harmonious combination of cultural heritage exhibition and trade - tourism promotion. The spaces do not stop at introducing, but also open up opportunities for businesses to connect, trade and cooperate.
Hanoi will introduce hundreds of OCOP products, key industrial products, creative products, and promote outstanding tourist destinations such as Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Chua Mot Cot, Khue Van Cac, O Quan Chuong...
Along with that are folk art programs, Ao Dai performances, trade promotion activities, and seminars connecting domestic and foreign enterprises.
The 2025 Hanoi Traditional and Creative Space is designed in a diverse way, both honoring the thousand-year heritage identity and affirming the capital's pioneering innovation position. We expect the event to be a unique cultural, commercial and tourism destination, contributing to promoting the image of Hanoi - UNESCO's Creative City - to domestic and international friends. Thereby, Hanoi not only introduces the achievements it has achieved, but also sends a message about a brave, civilized, creative capital, ready to accompany the country on the path of integration and development, emphasized the representative of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade.
According to the representative of the Hanoi Department of Industry and Trade, as of August 26, the items of arrangement, decoration, booth arrangement, miniature landscape, and check-in points have entered the final stage of completion. The construction force and departments and branches will closely coordinate to ensure the event is held safely and effectively, meeting high requirements on aesthetics, security, fire prevention and fighting safety and environmental sanitation.
This will be an opportunity for every citizen and every business in the capital to look back on the glorious 8-year journey of the nation, be proud of heritage, cherish creativity, and add motivation to build a prosperous, modern and unique Hanoi.
Previously, on the afternoon of August 25, at the actual inspection of Hanoi Traditional and Creative Space 2025, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen requested the Department of Industry and Trade to closely coordinate with departments, branches, localities and construction units; create the most favorable conditions for businesses and artisans to participate, provide maximum technical and logistical support. At the same time, it will add display of craft village products and key industrial products of the capital, thereby comprehensively introducing the socio-economic achievements after 80 years.
The Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee also suggested that the Organizing Committee should arrange check-in points and a team of tour guides to explain, making it easy for visitors to access and clearly feel the exhibition's message. The event requires ensuring aesthetics, overall harmony, while maintaining security and order, fire prevention and fighting, environmental sanitation and labor safety throughout the event.
