Thousands gather for 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival
VOV.VN - Almost 700,000 people from more than 33 countries thronged the cities of Tam Ky and Hoi An for the 6th quadrennial Quang Nam Heritage Festival (June 7-14), reported the Vietnam News Agency.
This year’s festival included 23 major activities including singing and choir competitions, a kite festival, golf tournament, food fest, sailboat racing, windsurfing championship and a host of international conferences.
Despite record crowds, local authorities and organizers reported that the events aimed at promoting and honouring cultural values and traditions of the province of Quang Nam went off without any major hitches.
It turned out to be a momentous event for all who attended, said the organizers, adding they just wanted to have an event where visitors could celebrate the heritage of the province, have a good time and look forward to the future.