Nguyen Dung, vice-chairman of Thua Thien Hue Provincial People's Committee, head of the Organization Board said that there was a selection of some troupes from some countries to participate into the the ninth Hue Festival 2016.

The festival, held from April 29 to May 4, will highlight the opening night celebrating 710 years since the founding of Thuan Hoa-Phu Xuan (now Thua Thien-Hue Province).

Besides, the festival is also a combination of culture,art and tourism activities with great attraction and high community orientation, which will contribute to promoting local socio-economic development, including: “Royal Night”, “Orient Legends”, Water Music program on Huong River in Gia Hoi Park; performances of famous musicians like Kitaro and Yanni in Ngo Mon-Ky Dai Square, DJ Music Night by artist Tisetto in Tu Do Stadium, nightly art performances of international and domestic troupes; Hue International Carnival Week with International car exhibition, Beer carnival, International food, Got talent - TV show… in Thuong Bac Amusement Park; “Old perfume – Ancient village” festival in Phuoc Tich Village, Rural market festival, Traditional boat race on Huong River, Kite festival, International trade fair, Food festival and Art exhibitions.

The festival will include several exhibitions featuring cultural icons, traditional games, and specialties from many localities across Viet Nam, thereby providing tourists with a better understanding of the Southeast Asian country.

After 8 times hosting, Hue Festival has gradually developed to national scale with international orientation and contributed to building Hue tourism’s reputation as well as promoting Viet Nam culture to the world.

As knnown, Hue festival is celebrated every two years in venerating the cultural heritage of Hue City.