Opening Ceremony of the Red Flamboyant Festival – Hai Phong 2026
The opening ceremony lasted approximately 80 minutes, featuring a solemn official ceremony and a spectacular festival program that was elaborately staged on a grand scale. The stage for the Opening Night of the Red Flamboyant Festival – Hai Phong 2026 was grandly and modernly constructed at the City Political and Administrative Center Square. Photo: HOANG QUAN. The Red Flamboyant Festival – Hai Phong 2026, themed “Hai Phong – Convergence and Radiance,” officially opened at 8:10 PM on May 8 at the City Political and Administrative Center Square in the North Cam River New Urban Area, celebrating the 71st anniversary of Hai Phong Liberation Day (May 13, 1955 – May 13, 2026). The program was expected to welcome leaders from central authorities, city leaders, and approximately 200,000 spectators at the square, along with a large television audience watching the live broadcast on Vietnam Television and simulcasts on the digital platforms and channels of Hai Phong Newspaper and Broadcasting Station. The opening ceremony lasted around 80 minutes, including both the formal ceremony and a spectacular festival performance staged on a grand scale. During the ceremonial section, delegates, residents, and visitors reflected on Hai Phong’s 71-year journey of construction and development since liberation day. The city also announced the Hai Phong Tourism Ambassador 2026, presented decisions recognizing city-level tourist destinations, and honored businesses that met the “Green Tourism” standards. The impressive artistic program brought together many renowned artists and performers. Photo: HOANG QUAN. The highlight of the opening night was the artistic program themed “Hai Phong – Convergence and Radiance,” consisting of three chapters: “Hai Phong – The Heroic Anthem at the Frontline of the Waves,” “The Flow of Convergence,” and “The Aspiration to Shine.” Through music, dance, and modern stage performances, the program recreated the historical journey, cultural depth, and strong aspirations
Hai Phong is ready for the opening night of the Red Flamboyant Festival 2026
The opening night of the Red Flamboyant Festival – Hai Phong 2026 will take place spectacularly on the evening of May 8. On the evening of May 6, at the City Political–Administrative Center Square, the Hai Phong People’s Committee held...
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