Tonight: Hanoi lights up with cultural spectacle and fireworks for 14th Party Congress

THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam will cap the conclusion of the Communist Party’s 14th National Congress tonight (January 23) with a large-scale cultural performance and fireworks display at My Dinh National Stadium, turning the capital into a focal point for national ceremony, contemporary arts and public celebration.

The special art program, titled “Under the Glorious Flag of the Communist Party,” will begin at 8 PM on January 23, 2026, immediately after the close of the 14th National Party Congress, marking a major cultural and political moment that underscores the Congress’s significance and promotes nationwide confidence.

Organizers say the program will highlight 40 years of Doi moi achievements, promoting aspirations for a strong and prosperous Vietnam, and reinforcing social consensus and national pride.

Hanoi features prominently throughout the evening, reflecting its historical, cultural and revolutionary legacy, while symbolizing the nation’s heart and a driving force shaping cultural values and modern identity.

Built around the theme “Under the Glorious Flag of the Communist Party,” the program highlights the Party’s leadership in Vietnam’s historic milestones, aiming to strengthen national unity and inspire momentum for the new development phase set out by the 14th Congress.

Running for about 100 minutes, the program unfolds in three parts, including the Opening, the Ceremony and the Artistic Performance, under the theme “New Vision - New Miracles - New Era.” The artistic segment employs modern performance technologies and features leading Vietnamese artists alongside professional and amateur performers.

The performance traces the nation’s journey from liberation and reunification under Party leadership, through innovation and development, to the vision for a new era set out by the 14th National Congress, affirming confidence in the country’s future and determination to implement its resolutions.

The program will be broadcast live on VTV1 and Vietnam Television’s digital platforms, simulcast on the Voice of Vietnam’s radio channels, and rebroadcast by provincial and local media nationwide.

The evening will conclude with a 30-minute, large-scale high-altitude fireworks display at My Dinh Stadium, beginning around 8:10 PM. Nearly 10,000 fireworks units will be used, including 4,600 high-altitude fireworks, 950 fountains and 4,400 pyrotechnic tubes, nearly seven times the volume of previous annual events.

Choreographed to music, the fireworks will form symbolic images such as stars and the Vietnamese flag. Large LED screens on both sides of My Dinh Square will allow the public to follow the full program, underscoring the event’s role as both a national celebration and a major cultural attraction for the capital.