First carnival comes to walking street

September 18, 2017 12:00 AM GMT+7

VGP - International artists from Sun World Ba Na Hills arts troupe presented an unprecedented, unique, street carnival in the pedestrian streets around the Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake, in Ha Noi on September 16-17.

Specifically, 86 artists from Europe, including instrumentalists, singers, dancers, acrobats, jugglers, fire dancers and clowns performed in colorful and impressive clothing to stir the space around Hoan Kiem Lake.

During the two days of the carnival, artists performed from 10am to 12pm and from 7pm to 9pm per day. Four drum artists, 18 skilled instrumentalists, dancers and beautiful European models attracted audiences and visitors to join in with the passionate street dances and music.

The event is also the first program among a series of exciting activities that the Ha Noi People’s Committee, in collaboration with Sun Group, will regularly organize at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake, contributing to attracting more visitors to the capital.

The Hanoi walking street model, which was piloted since the beginning of September 2016, has created a new space for cultural activities and entertainment for both locals and international visitors to the capital city. Vehicles are not allowed from 7PM all the way Friday night until Sunday midnight. 

The first international carnival kicks off in Ha Noi walking street.
On September 16, Hanoians and foreign tourists are enjoying the first carnival from international artists of Sun World Ba Na Hills arts troupe.
86 international artists perform in Ha Noi walking street area around Hoan Kiem Lake.
86 artists from Europe, including instrumentalists, singers, dancers, acrobats, jugglers, fire dancers, and clowns, perform in colorful and impressive clothing to stir the space around the Hoan Kiem Lake on September 16 to 17.
Hanoians and foreign visitors impressive with performances.
Four drum artists, 18 skilled instrumentalists, dancers and beautiful European models attract audiences and visitors to join in with the passionate street dances and music.

By Kim Anh

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