(TITC) - People’s Committee of Thua Thien-Hue Province has just issued a plan for the 9th Hue Festival 2016 which will take place from 29 April to 4 May 2016 with the theme “710th anniversary of Thuan Hoa-Phu Xuan-Thua Thien-Hue; Cultural heritage with integration and development”.
Hue Festival 2016 is accompanied by Thua Thien Hue’s historical and cultural events including 710th anniversary of Thuan Hoa-Phu Xuan-Thua Thien-Hue and 380th anniversary of Hue’s formation and development. The opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2016 will be held on 29 April in Ngo Mon-Ky Dai Square associated with the 710th anniversary of Thuan Hoa-Phu Xuan-Thua Thien-Hue.
Besides, the festival is also acombination 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.
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.
Ha My