Impressive images from the opening night of the 2026 Lotus Village Festival.
Diep Thanh•May 19, 2026 09:48
On the evening of May 18th, at the semi-live performance space of Lang Sen Stadium (Kim Lien commune), the 2026 Lang Sen Festival held its grand and moving opening ceremony. The event provided tens of thousands of local people and visitors from all over with impressive moments and a wide range of emotions.
The solemn ceremonial team led the procession, starting from the historical house in the Kim Lien Historical Site and heading towards the main stage at Lang Sen Stadium. Photo: Vo KhanhA moving scene unfolded as images of President Ho Chi Minh were solemnly carried in procession. Photo: Vo KhanhParticipating directly in the ceremonial procession carrying President Ho Chi Minh's portrait in a sacred space helps young people to feel more deeply about his immense stature. Photo: Vo KhanhThe stage burst with many elaborately staged performances, showcasing the unique artistic collaboration between the Ho Chi Minh City Drama Theatre and the Nghe An Traditional Arts Center. Photo: Vo KhanhThe program brought together many artists with elaborately staged performances. Photo: Vo KhanhClusters of brightly colored balloons released into the sky symbolize the strong resurgence of Nghe An province and the entire nation as it enters a new era. Photo: Xuan ThuyA sea of people waving red flags with yellow stars, swaying to the rhythm of the song, created a deeply emotional scene. Photo: Diep ThanhDespite heavy rain before the show began, tens of thousands of spectators braved the weather to attend the event. Photo: Diep ThanhThe event once again rekindled patriotism, national pride, and gratitude for the contributions of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Xuan ThuyThe highlight of the program was the high-altitude fireworks display, which left locals and tourists in awe. Photo: Diep ThanhThe emotional "feast" that the opening ceremony of the 2026 Lotus Village Festival brought will surely become an unforgettable memory for many. Photo: Diep ThanhThe spectacular fireworks display will undoubtedly leave many unforgettable memories in the hearts of the people and visitors from all over the world. Photo: Diep ThanhThe show ended with an emotional outburst as many top stars of Vietnamese music, such as Tung Duong, Duong Hoang Yen, and Bui Cong Nam, stayed to perform for the people. In the photo: Audiences eagerly awaited the return of the stars. Photo: Diep Thanh.Tung Duong stayed until the end of the show to perform his hit songs for the people. Photo: Vo KhanhDuring the event, a group of young people collected trash left behind by tourists and locals, ensuring a clean environment for the event to be completed successfully. Photo: Diep Thanh
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