Hanoi, Aug. 10 -- Under a theme of heritage convergence, the upcoming second Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi is expected to feature a diverse range of cultural and artistic activities, creating a space for encounters and exchanges among cultures. With the festival initiated by Ngo Phuong Ly, the spouse of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, organisers aim to make its 2nd edition a success, building on the achievements of the inaugural event last year. They expect to reinforce the festival's role as an important annual international cultural diplomacy event, using culture as the foundation and art as the means to connect countries, promote people-to-people exchanges, and foster greater mutual understanding and trust...