Cultures of countries worldwide will be brought together at the 2016 Hue Festival, which will take place in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from April 29-May 4, 2016.

Hue royal court music performance at 2014 Hue Festival (Photo: VNA)

According to the provincial People’s Committee, activities related to culture, tourism, festivals and art at the event will contribute to promoting local socio-economic development.

The highlight of the festival will be the opening night celebrating the 710 years since the founding of Thuan Hoa-Phu Xuan (now Thua Thien-Hue).

Additionally, Vietnamese and foreign artists will join together for art performances in the Hue Citadel, An Dinh Palace and other places in the Complex of Hue Monuments.

The “Dem Hoang Cung” (Royal Night) and “Huyen thoai Phuong Dong” (Orient legendary) events will also be held in the Ngo Mon-Ky Dai Square.

Other programmes such as a Hue international carnival week (HICW); a beer festival, international food festival and a Got talent –TV show will be arranged in the Thuong Bac Park.

As an international event, the festival will offer a number of exhibitions and fairs featuring cultural characteristics and traditional games and dishes from many localities across the country.

(Source: VNA)