Hanoi To Host Record-Breaking Pyro Drone Show On Lunar New Year’s Eve 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Following the success of the 2024 Hanoi Art Light Festival, Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), in collaboration with Hanoi People’s Committee and other sponsors, will once again present the "Glamour Thang Long" art programme.

The highlight of the event, scheduled for Jan 28 (Lunar New Year’s Eve) at My Dinh Square, My Dinh National Stadium, will be a Guinness World Record-setting pyro drone display featuring 2,025 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It will be broadcast live on Hanoi Television, with a special segment on Vietnam Television (VTV) on New Year’s Eve, with rehearsal on Jan 26.

According to a statement, this spectacular event is expected to become one of Hanoi’s most important cultural celebrations in 2025, combining pyro drones and high-altitude fireworks with a vibrant artistic programme, promising an extraordinary aerial light display.

Anticipated to draw over one million live spectators, with millions more tuning in via television and social media, the event will showcase Vietnam’s technological advancements and cultural innovation, positioning Hanoi as a renowned global light destination alongside places like Vivid Sydney (Australia) and Fête des Lumières (France).

Under the theme “Glorious Springs”, the programme will celebrate the beauty of spring with stories of renewal, love, family reunions, and national pride, featuring performances from A-list Vietnamese celebrities, blending traditional and modern elements, highlighting Hanoi’s cultural heritage in a contemporary light.

The high-tech drone display, powered by advanced South Korean technology, will ensure a breathtaking and safe show, marking a memorable Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Nam Tu Liem District Chairman of the People's Committee, Mai Trong Thai expressed pride in leading the event and emphasised the commitment to ensuring its safety and success, establishing "Glamour Thang Long" as an annual tradition.

As one of Vietnam’s leading economic groups, Petrovietnam is proud to support national events that align with the country’s growth, and "Glamour Thang Long 2025" is part of the group's vision for 2025. Co-sponsors of the event include PVEP, PV GAS, PV Power, PVOIL, BSR, PVCFC, and PVcomBank.

Organised by Corex Business Solutions, a cultural projects & destination development company, the event is expected to break its own record for the largest pyrodrone display, further establishing Corex’s leadership in delivering innovative cultural events.

The event will undoubtedly solidify Hanoi’s reputation as a leading creative city and a global cultural destination, attracting visitors worldwide to experience historic spectacles.

-- BERNAMA