Vietnam Culture Day Celebrated with Traditional Arts in Hanoi's Old Quarter
Hanoi's Old Quarter hosted a large-scale cultural event on November 24th, Vietnam Culture Day, celebrating traditional crafts, performing arts, and pastimes. Over 400 related activities took place nationwide, fostering national pride in cultural heritage.
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