
Themed “Adventures of the Senses”, the event will take place from May 12-14 at pedestrian zones around Hoan Kiem Lake as part of the European Days in Vietnam 2023.
The opening day saw the attendance of Ambassador of the European Union to Vietnam Giorgio Aliberti, and ambassadors and representatives from other EU members including Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Hungary, Greece, Holland, Austria, Poland, Finland, Romania, Slovakia, and Sweden. The Ukrainian Ambassador to Vietnam was also present as a guest at the event.
Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, Do Dinh Hong also attended the opening ceremony.
The three-day event is expected to provide audiences with a diverse range of activities, including cultural performances put on by both European and Vietnamese artists, sports activities, dance shows, and activities for children, amongst others.Visitors will also have the opportunity to sample European food or experience cutting-edge technologies and products showcased by European businesses based in Vietnam.

A number of exhibitions will also be held during the event such as the European Fashion Photography Exhibition and a painting exhibition featuring European landscapes, to help visitors gain greater insights into the European culture.