A display of model planes and ships was held on the Huong River inthe imperial city of Hue on April 7, opening this year’s week-longHue festival.
Featuring more than 120 model planes andships, the display is by far the country’s largest to date, and hasattracted thousands of visitors and local residents.
The officialopening ceremony takes place on the main stage at the Royal Citadel onApril 7, and features an evening performance of music and dancing,entitled, Royal Citadel Night.
It is being held between April 7thto 15th, and the biennial event, the seventh of its kind, is animportant cultural and tourist festival.
A range ofevents are scheduled, including exhibitions of fine art, and numerousother cultural activities that highlight Vietnam ’s unique culturalidentity.
This, in combination with an extensiveselection of international artists will undoubtedly promote tourism andsocio-economic development.
According to the organising board,the festival has put together a fascinating collection of outstandingVietnamese artists, especially Hue ’s Royal Court art and othercharacteristics from Vietnam and countries overseas.
This year’s event has attracted over 40 different groups of performers from nearly 30 countries.
The festival also includes a religious ceremony at Nam Giao platform, which is a traditional place of worship.
There will also be a showcase of traditional costumes from several other Asian countries.-VNA
Featuring more than 120 model planes andships, the display is by far the country’s largest to date, and hasattracted thousands of visitors and local residents.
The officialopening ceremony takes place on the main stage at the Royal Citadel onApril 7, and features an evening performance of music and dancing,entitled, Royal Citadel Night.
It is being held between April 7thto 15th, and the biennial event, the seventh of its kind, is animportant cultural and tourist festival.
A range ofevents are scheduled, including exhibitions of fine art, and numerousother cultural activities that highlight Vietnam ’s unique culturalidentity.
This, in combination with an extensiveselection of international artists will undoubtedly promote tourism andsocio-economic development.
According to the organising board,the festival has put together a fascinating collection of outstandingVietnamese artists, especially Hue ’s Royal Court art and othercharacteristics from Vietnam and countries overseas.
This year’s event has attracted over 40 different groups of performers from nearly 30 countries.
The festival also includes a religious ceremony at Nam Giao platform, which is a traditional place of worship.
There will also be a showcase of traditional costumes from several other Asian countries.-VNA
