New features at 2016 Hue Festival
VOV.VN - Preparations for the 2016 Hue Festival have been put in place for the opening ceremony on April 29.
Trial flight anticipating air balloon festival in Thua Thien-Hue
Hue gastronomy festival takes place from April 28 to May 2
Jetstar Pacific to open new Hue-Nha Trang route
Trial flight anticipating air balloon festival in Thua Thien-Hue
Hue gastronomy festival takes place from April 28 to May 2
Jetstar Pacific to open new Hue-Nha Trang route
A rehearsal of the 2016 Hue Festival's opening ceremony |
Nguyen Dung, Deputy Chairman of Thua Thien – Hue provincial People’s Committee, says, “22 art troupes from 18 countries and 12 Vietnamese troupes will perform at the festival. All the art troupes in Hue will join the festival. We’ve rehearsed the opening ceremony. The festival aims to promote Hue’s cultural and historical value.”
Along with artistic programs showcasing Vietnamese and foreign cultures, Hue’s folk and street arts will be given a chance to shine.
Diverse cultural activities offer plenty of choices for visitors including exhibitions of photos and calligraphy, cuisine, kite flying, sports contests, scientific workshops, and trade fairs.
The 9th Hue Festival honoring the 710th anniversary of Thua Thien-Hue will take place from April 29 to May 4.