Firework display on the opening night

The opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Vo Van Thuong, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Training; Mr. Le Truong Luu, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; Mr. Bui Thanh Ha, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mr. Nguyen Van Cao, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

The opening program was a combination of traditional values ​​and contemporary art having the breath of Hue life, many typical cultural regions of Vietnam and other countries from five continents. The program consisted of three parts:  "Am sac" (Hue timbre), "Khuc giao hoa" (Harmony), and "Giai dieu toa sang" (Shining melody).

Mr. Nguyen Van Cao, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee addresses at the opening ceremony

Accordingly, Hue Festival 2018 with the participation of 24 art troupes from 19 countries and territories of five continents, will offer the audience hundreds of art programs which feature the Vietnamese cultural identity, Hue culture and cultural quintessence of other countries in the world.

Mr. Nguyen Van Cao said that the successful organization of Hue Festival 2018 would contribute to affirming the right direction of Thua Thien Hue. This direction entails building Hue into a typical festival city that deserves to be one of the unique culture-tourism centers of Vietnam. Building the typical festival city is to promote the cultural traditions, history and special position of the ancient capital of Hue in the flow of Vietnamese culture.

Hue Festival 2018 - a colorful multicultural party which is always attractive to the audience

The opening art program has made a good impression on the public and visitors. Hue Festival 2018 has officially been launched, and hundreds of programs and activities are ready to invite visitors to explore and enjoy.

Story: Duc Quang

Photos: Thanh Toan

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