The festival took place at the Great Hall, Academy of Journalism and Communication, with a play staged by the students and two guest singers.

Halloween night 2026: Delirium (roughly translated: Delirium) just took place on October 30 at the Great Hall, Academy of Journalism and Communication. Two guest singers Cheng and The Thien bring new colors to the show.

Panorama of Halloween night 2026: Delirium - Photo: BTC

For more than two decades, Halloween has been an annual event considered the pride of the Faculty of International Relations. This 22nd season, the organizers have carefully prepared so that the festival night will have many unique art performances.

The program opened with a dance performance with folk influences, followed by the introduction of delegates and a video looking back at the highlights of Halloween through the years. Representatives of the Faculty Board of Deans and Head of the Organizing Committee gave the opening speech. According to Dr. Luu Thuy Hong, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of International Relations, this is not only a regular international cultural festival but also an opportunity for students to combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. The organizers also gave flowers, gifts and certificates to sponsors and media sponsors. The faculty's traditional hand mime performance closed the Ceremony part and opened the Assembly part.

The highlight of the Association is the play "Rashomon" conceived and performed by the department's students. The story begins when Lam Anh and Minh Vu return to their hometown to meet Lam Anh's mother. Here, secrets hidden for many years gradually revealed: Lam Anh once intentionally murdered his childhood friend Minh Thu and hid this act. Many years later, Minh Vu, Minh Thu's brother, approached Lam Anh for revenge, but the feelings that arose between the two made the initial plan complicated. Through the interwoven and contradictory narratives of the characters, and the flip at the end of the play, the boundary between truth and lies is constantly reversed.

Scene from the play "Rashomon" at Halloween 2026: Delirium

According to the organizers, the play goes from selfishness, lies and the desire to hide sins to how the pain of loss can turn into hatred. The question is how memories, emotions and personal interests dominate people's perceptions, to the point that they become stuck in their own notions. Continuing the theme of "Delirium", the play's message is to listen and consider many sides instead of just believing in one story.

Interspersed between scenes are singing, dancing and dance performances, helping to change scenes and keep the flow of the show. The dance performance "Her" creates a vibrant atmosphere, the song "Bau Charm" brings a magical look and "Hope" pushes the atmosphere from mysterious to explosive. Music, dance, lighting and stage effects combine to guide the audience's emotions.

Exciting performances combining sound, light and costumes at the Delirium festival - Photo: BTC

The guest artists are a highlight that attracts many young people. Cheng opened his performance with the songs "Go with the light", "Straight into the heart" and "Zung zang zung ze". Many audiences sang along and applauded throughout the performance, while the male singer spent time interacting with attendees.

Next, The Thien brought "heat" to the music festival with "SAIGONTEY", "Dot nha" and "Diem ancient", combining strong choreography. His flexible song handling and unique style help keep the show's attractive pace. The interaction between The Thien and the audience also narrowed the gap between the stage and the seats.

The Thien interacts with the audience - Photo: BTC

Hai Yen (20 years old, Hanoi), an audience present at the festival, shared: "I was very impressed with the vibrant atmosphere of the festival, especially the enthusiastic response from the audience. Each singer brought their own artistic mark, making the performances more diverse and attractive. Besides, the combination of sound, light and exchange activities also helped me have more memorable experiences when attending the program."

The festival night ended with memorable moments. The performances were carefully choreographed, the sound system, lighting and performances by two guest singers created a colorful musical space for the audience.