Hanoi will hold the first Lotus Festival in Tay Ho District on July 12-16 

The event is intended to boost the production and consumption of lotus products in Hanoi and localities nationwide.

The festival will include the photo contest Beauty, Traditional Long Dress and Lotus award ceremony, the Trinh Cong Son and Friends music show inspired by the famous composer, and a cycling race.

Visitors will be able to immerse themselves in the festival's offerings, with opportunities to enjoy lotus-themed exhibitions and participate in engaging workshops on the lotus.

The Lotus Festival presents a promising opportunity to showcase the potential of OCOP (One Commune One Product) products and attract new tourists to Hanoi.

Visitors are encouraged to wear ao dai traditional long dress featuring lotus patterns to the festival.