Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 slated for late July

The Thua Thien-Hue Tourism Department announced on July 15 that the Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 will be held at 3/2 Park in Hue City on July 23 - 24.
Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 slated for late July ảnh 1Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 will be held at the 3/2 Park in Hue city on July 23 - 24 (Photo courtesy of the organisers)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Thua Thien-Hue Tourism Department announced on July15 that the Hue Hip-hop Festival 2022 will be held at the 3/2 Park in Hue city on July23 - 24.

This year’s event will attract the participation of two foreign judges from theRepublic of Korea and Sweden, whilst a renowned DJ from Singapore will alsoattend the event, reported Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).

The function will see a number of dance and hip-hop clubs from across thecountry gather in the city to compete in four categories, including hip-hop1vs1, popping 1vs1, freestyle 1vs1 for kids, and city vs city street dance teambattles.

The winner of the hip-hop 1vs1 will go on to represent the country to competeat the Golden Era of Hiphop Championships which is scheduled to take place inin the Republic of Korea later this year.

The occasion will be held within the framework of the Autumn Festival tocelebrate Hue Festival 2022 and aims to create a healthy playground forVietnamese artists to show off their talents and help local visitors learn moreabout hip-hop culture.

The festival will also contribute to affirming the title of Hue as the nation’sfestival city, whilst simultaneously promoting the city’s cultural and tourismpotential to lure visitors from both home and abroad./.
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