Hue Festival Schedule Launched

The Ministry of Culture and Information, the Vietnam Tourism Department, the People’s Committee of Thua Thien-Hue province and the French Embassy in Vietnam held a programme to launch the schedule of the Hue Festival in Hanoi on January 14.

With the participation of art ensembles from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Bac Ninh and three French troupes with 120 artists from April 8-19, it will be the biggest cultural event ever held in the ancient city of Hue.

The opening night entitled ‘The Ancient Royal City’s Night’ will be held at Ngo Mon (the Southern Gate of the Royal Palace) square and the closing night, entitled ‘Huong River’s night of Lights’ will be held at Dai Noi (the Royal Palace). The festival will feature cultural activities including songs, dances, circuses, fashion shows, boat racing, and photo exhibitions on Hue and the foods.

Tours to where President Ho Chi Minh used to live, the gardens along the Huong River banks and the national garden of Bac Ma will be organised. The festival organisers estimate there will be 15,000-20,000 visitors at the festival.