More than 20,000 visitors and local people gathered in Hue’s Ky Dai (Flag Tower) - Ngo Mon Square on Saturday evening for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Hue Festival.  The audience members were treated to numerous song and dance items by both domestic and foreign performers.

Danang Today would like to share with our readers some photos, taken by our reporters, which showcase the jubilant and exciting atmosphere at the event.

An impressive performance by the Bati-Holic Troupe from Japan …

…Deepblue from Australia …

… the Raduga Troupe from Russia …

… and South Korea's GuGak Theatre Troupe

An attractive performance of artistic fireworks by artist Pierre-Alain Hubert from France

Sparkling images of the stage

A song named “Ta ao tim” (The purple long traditional dress) performed by singer Ho Trung Dung

“Hue yeu thuong” (Hue – the beloved city) by singer Huyen Trang

A crowded street

Reporters taking photos of the opening ceremony

Foreign visitors happy after the event