(VOV) -Tens of thousands flocked to the highly anticipated opening ceremony of Hue Festival 2014 at Ngo Mon Square in the former imperial city of Hue, the central province of Thua Thien Hue, on the evening of April 12.
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The opening, a spectacular mix of colourful music, song and dance performances, saw the presence of dignitaries and journalists from around the globe including Vice Chairman of the Lao National Assembly Saysomphone Phomvihane, ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives of ministries, agencies and localities in attendance.
Speaking at the event, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc affirmed the Vietnamese culture plays a pivotal role in bolstering socio-economic development and the impetus for projecting the country towards a more democratic and civilized society.
He highlighted the invaluable contributions the cultural heritages of Hue city have made to socio economic development, as a feature attraction drawing millions from around the world to the region annually.
The Deputy PM stressed the need to preserve and uphold the traditional values of the nation, especially in the current process of international integration.
“Hue Festival 2014 provides a glorious opportunity to introduce the beautiful images of the Vietnamese people and the country’s land to our international friends throughout the world,” he added.
Festival goers also had the opportunity to enjoy a special art performance by an ensemble of over 1,000 artists from five continents from around the globe.
Visitors were impressed by Vietnamese folk songs and amateur singing, as well as outstanding performance by art troupes from China, Australia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and France.
*** On this occasion, an international kite festival was also held, attracting many artisans from all three regions of Vietnam – the north, the central and the south.
Hundreds of kites are also being displayed at an exhibition at the Hue Culture Museum from April 12-20.
Some photos at the April 12 opening ceremony of Festival Hue 2014:
Đăng ký: VietNam News