A festival showcasing agricultural products and traditional crafts will be held in Hanoi in the fourth quarter of 2024.

At the same time, the Festival is also an opportunity to introduce and promote the culture, tourism, agriculture, rural areas, and socio- economic development achievements of localities, contributing to building the image and brand of Hanoi - green, cultured, civilized, and modern. It also strengthens trade connections and product consumption between Hanoi and other provinces and cities, promoting the development of agricultural production and tourism services.

Many activities related to agricultural products and traditional crafts took place at the Festival (Image for illustrative purposes only).

Participants include cooperatives and businesses engaged in agricultural production and handicraft production in Hanoi and other provinces and cities nationwide; exemplary farmers and farm owners in Hanoi and other provinces and cities nationwide; recognized and awarded artisans; households producing traditional handicraft products in Hanoi; and foreign organizations and individuals involved in agricultural production, handicraft products, and the production and sale of agricultural machinery, supplies, and equipment. Priority will be given to businesses producing and distributing products that meet VietGAP, organic, and high-tech standards, with relevant certifications and approvals.

Within the framework of the Festival, there will be exhibitions and product introductions in the field of agricultural and rural development of Hanoi City and other provinces and cities nationwide; exhibitions and introductions of OCOP products, handicraft products, and high-quality agricultural products for tourists. There will also be exhibition spaces showcasing community tourism destinations and characteristic agricultural and rural tourism models of districts, counties, and towns in Hanoi City.

The Hanoi People's Committee assigned the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as the lead agency to coordinate the implementation of the Festival; and requested that the Festival be meticulously prepared, reflecting the theme of Hanoi's agricultural and craft village product brands in the era of international economic integration; promoting the potential and showcasing the image of Hanoi's agricultural specialties, agricultural supplies, and craft village products to the whole country and foreign organizations.