Vietnam plans to hold its first ever international air show in Binh Thuan from August 29 to September 9 to celebrate the country’s 67 th National Day on September 2 and the 20 th anniversary of the reinstatement of the province.

More than 50 pilots and international balloonists from 14 countries and territories will feature at the show with around 30 colourful balloons taking to skies above Phan Thiet.

This festival will also include the fascinating acrobatics of paragliders, model aircraft as well as traditional kites during the daylight hours, with a concert taking place later in the evening.

Other activities to take place on August 31 include a commerce and tourism fair and an exhibition of photographs and pictures.

Vietnam ’s International Air Show is now to take place very year in April./.