Outstanding cultural events in April

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day - Hung Temple Festival

Hung Kings' Commemoration Day - Hung Temple Festival 2018 will be held from April 21 to April 25, 2018 (6th to 10th of the third lunar month), with the participation of 4 provinces: Thai Nguyen, Quang Nam, Binh Duong and Kien Giang. This activity aims to educate the tradition of patriotism, deep gratitude to the Hung Kings and ancestors who have contributed to building and defending the country, honoring the value of the two heritages "Hung Kings worship in Phu Tho" and "Phu Tho Xoan singing" which are representative intangible cultural heritages of humanity. Participating in the festival, visitors can enjoy delicious dishes, play folk games and especially watch the xoan singing of the local people.

Hue Festival 10th

The 10th Hue Festival is held from April 27 to May 2. The opening night will be held at 8:00 p.m. on April 27 at Ngo Mon Square. This is a community festival program recreated in a large space, contributing to reviving the traditional cultural values ​​of the capital.

The theme of the 2018 festival is "Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development - Hue 1 Destination 5 Heritages". Participating in the festival, visitors have the opportunity to experience unique artistic and cultural activities such as the International Food Festival, Cultural Colors Street Festival, Trinh Cong Son Music Night, Ao Dai Festival, exquisite royal music performances... In addition, there are also activities such as kite flying, poetry reading, human chess, raft racing,...

Also on this occasion, the walking street was brilliant with a light show from 1,000 LED lights and a cannonball performance at the flagpole.

Ha Long Carnival

The opening ceremony and Ha Long Carnival program with the theme "Ha Long - Heritage, Wonder - Friendly Destination" taking place on April 28 is the highlight of the national tourism year 2018. The festival, hosted by the General Department of Tourism, promises to be an impressive coastal cultural party for the vibrant summer days. Besides the days of immersing yourself in the cultural space with cheerful music, you can start your journey to explore the islands outside the bay and enjoy fresh, rich seafood.

Ngoc Anh