The event was a rehearsal for the Hanoi International Light Festival 2025 opening programme, which will take place in the West Lake at 8 pm today, January 18.
The show featured performances by well-known local singers, including people's artist Thanh Hoa, singer My Tam, rapper Big Daddy, Ha Le, Emily, and Kieu Anh.
A drone performance forming the Vietnamese national flag.
Featuring an iconic image of Hanoi - City for Peace.
The arrival of swallows and peach blossoms indicates that spring has come.
The dragon was a popular image during the Ly Dynasty.
The event, co-organised by Nhan Dan Newspaper and the Hanoi People's Committee, is planned for the annual celebration. It aims to anticipate a joyful and prosperous new year, attract tourists, and contribute to the city's nighttime economy.
According to Dang Le Minh Tri, chief director of the light show, it will feature an unprecedented fusion of light and music set against the backdrop of West Lake. Each drone has been meticulously programmed to create unique images and narrate stories of Hanoi's millennial history and cultural heritage.
Le Quoc Minh, Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan Newspaper, stated that it is more than a spectacular display of music and light; it is also a celebration of heritage and a promotion of the capital city as a leading cultural and creative hub in the region. In the photos, the drones formed the images of the Nhat Tan Bridge and the Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line.