Germany Festival to light up Hoan Kiem Lake in celebration of 50 years of friendship

THE HANOI TIMES — Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake will come alive with music, culture and color as the German Festival (Deutschlandfest) unfolds from October 17 to 19, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between  Germany and Vietnam .

Titled “Celebrating Joint Development Cooperation,” the festival honors half a century of friendship, shared values and cooperation between the two nations.

The event promises a vibrant blend of tradition and innovation, reflecting not only Germany’s cultural spirit but also its deepening ties with Vietnam across the fields of development, education, environment and business.

This year, Deutschlandfest in Vietnam will showcase Germany's legacies with around 40 German organizations and companies presenting interactive exhibitions, cultural displays, science showcases and German-Vietnamese culinary delights.

A highlight of the festival is the interactive exhibition cube, inviting visitors to explore Germany’s development cooperation through creative, hands-on experiences and other engaging activities. 

Meanwhile, a lineup of cultural activities and exhibitions will unfold from October 18 to October 19.

German Ambassador to Vietnam, Helga Margarete Barth shares that from its early support of Vietnam’s post-reform era to today’s collaborations on climate resilience, green energy and vocational training, Germany has stood as a steady partner.

“Over the past three decades, German development cooperation in Vietnam has grown alongside the country’s progress for the benefit of the Vietnamese people, from early support in social protection to today’s focus on global challenges such as climate change, energy transition and sustainable growth,” she stated.

Deutschlandfest 2025 is a heartfelt tribute to five decades of friendship, respect and shared vision between Germany and Vietnam.