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Hue Festival 2012 will coincide with the National Tourism Year
for the north central coastal region, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and
Tourism announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on November 23.
The opening ceremony of Hue Festival will be held on April 7, 2012, showcasing
distinctive music and dance programs, carnivals, religious rituals, traditional
cuisine, and performances by famous artists from many countries around the
world.
During the nine-day festival, various activities will take place, including the
Imperial Night, Oriental Night, Nam Giao Offering Ritual, Ao dai Fashion Show,
installation art displays, a Children's Festival, Hue Poetry Festival, and
culinary shows.
The event is considered an ideal opportunity to promote Vietnam’s tourism sector
and introduce traditional Vietnamese culture to international visitors.
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