As the key highlight of the annual Hue Festival 2024, the Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024 commenced at the Kien Trung Palace within the Hue Imperial Citadel in Hue City on June 7. The week-long festival, themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development,” features a variety of dazzling, state-of-the-art activities.
HCMC – Residents and tourists gathered at Bach Dang Wharf on June 9 to enjoy a spectacular series of performances during the closing ceremony of the second HCMC River Festival.
HCMC - The 2nd HCMC River Festival officially kicked off at Nha Rong Wharf on the evening of May 31, starting a series of tourism, cultural, entertainment, sports, culinary, and shopping activities over the next 10 days.
In celebration of Vietnam’s 78th National Day on September 2, the central province of Thua Thien Hue hosted the 34th edition of its traditional boat race on the Huong River, drawing thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
Adding to the festivities, Thuy Thanh Commune within the province, known for the iconic 250-year-old Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge, organized its inaugural boat race and other traditional activities from August 30 to September 4.
This event provided a captivating glimpse into the exhilarating boat races held in the ancient capital, where hundreds of rowers competed with intense camaraderie.
The 78th traditional boat race on the iconic Huong River in Thua Thien Hue Province saw the participation of not only male rowers but also of female rowersRowers displayed fierce competition as soon as the race commencedThe race proved thrilling, capturing the attention of a large audience along the banks of the Huong River...... both on the riverbanks...... and in the riverChildren were also caught up in the excitement while watching the raceBoat crews navigated their vessels skillfully back and forthThe competition grew fiercer as it neared the finish lineA panoramic view of the boat race on the picturesque Huong RiverIn addition to the traditional race, Thuy Thanh Commune in Thua Thien Hue Province’s Huong Thuy Township hosted its inaugural boat race on the Nhu Y RiverThe boats gracefully glided past the historic Thanh Toan BridgeThuy Thanh Commune has recently emerged as a popular destination, especially on weekends, due to its traditional flea markets and unique cultural activities
As the key highlight of the annual Hue Festival 2024, the Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024 commenced at the Kien Trung Palace within the Hue Imperial Citadel in Hue City on June 7. The week-long festival, themed “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development,” features a variety of dazzling, state-of-the-art activities.
HCMC – Residents and tourists gathered at Bach Dang Wharf on June 9 to enjoy a spectacular series of performances during the closing ceremony of the second HCMC River Festival.
HCMC - The 2nd HCMC River Festival officially kicked off at Nha Rong Wharf on the evening of May 31, starting a series of tourism, cultural, entertainment, sports, culinary, and shopping activities over the next 10 days.
