Many exciting programs in the 9th Hue Festival 2016

Hue Festival 

People’s Committee of Thua Thien-Hue Province in Vietnam 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.