The event, which was hosted by the local Department of Tourism, is set to be the highlight of Hue’s tourism activities this year. Addressing the opening ceremony, Nguyen Dung, deputy chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the festival aims honour and develop the traditional crafts used in kite making. He added that the methods have existed in the locality for centuries and preserving them through a festival will help keep the tradition alive for future generations. Nguyen Van Phuc, director of the locality’s Department of Tourism, noted that the main goal of the festival is to create more events and diversify the range of tourism activities on offer for domestic and foreign travellers visiting the city. Phuc also stated his belief that the sight of the majestic kites of Hue will be an unforgettable memory for tourists visiting Hue. Guests at the exhibition can not only view typical designs of Hue kites but can also learn the process in which their made by … [Read more...] about Hue Kite Festival 2019 flies high on opening day
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Huong Pagoda jammed on festival opening day
Huge numbers of visitors flocked to Huong Pagoda on its festival opening day on February 10 or the sixth day of the lunar year, causing congestion for the pagoda’s cable car system. Crowds rushed to the pagoda from the early morning. According to the festival organisers, roughly 80,000 people have visited the pagoda since the Lunar New Year. On the festival opening day, the cable car system to Huong Tich Cave faced serious jams as thousands of people queued to wait for their turn. Staff carefully instructed people onto the cable cars. The pagoda entrance prices remained the same, but cable car return ticket increased by VND20,000. Hot weather left many tired. Some people sought to move to lanes which had fewer people to get their tickets more quickly … [Read more...] about Huong Pagoda jammed on festival opening day
50,000 pilgrims visit Huong Pagoda on festival’s opening day
Tens of thousands of devout Vietnamese flocked to the Huong Son complex on Sunday, the first day of the Huong Pagoda festival. The Huong Pagoda, in Huong Son Commune, Hanoi's rural district of My Duc, is a collection of many temples and pagodas built amidst mountains and forests. Every year, on the sixth day of the first lunar month, February 10 this year, the three-month Huong Pagoda festival opens. The festival, one of the grandest religious festivals in the country, attracts hundreds of thousands of Buddhists in the early days of the Lunar New Year. From early Sunday morning, the entrance to Thien Tru Pagoda, one of the main pagodas in the religious complex, was overflowing with people. This year, in an effort to ensure security and manage the place better, the organizing committee has not allowed business booths in the temple, caves, on narrow roads and at the Nam Thien Mon Gate. "This year, the festival’s opening day is still a public holiday, and the weather is … [Read more...] about 50,000 pilgrims visit Huong Pagoda on festival’s opening day
Federer, Wozniacki blitz competition on Australian Open Day 3
Hunting his 100th ATP singles title at this year's tournament, Swiss ace Roger Federer showed his class against Dan Evans, defeating the Englishman 6-7 (5), 6-7 (3), 3-6. It was a similar story for long-time rival Rafael Nadal, who made short work of local player Matthew Ebden 6-3, 6-2, 6-2, while last year's finalist Marin Cilic won a hard-fought battle against American youngster Mackenzie McDonald, 7-5, 6-7 (9), 6-4, 6-4. For local fans, the progression of 19-year-old sensation Alex de Minaur was the highlight of day, with his gripping five-set thriller against Henri Laaksonen lasting just under four hours. In the end, the back-and-forth marathon match finished in de Minaur's favor with a score of 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (7), 4-6, 6-3, to the delight of the home crowd. In other high-profile men's matches, Grigor Dimitrov overcame Pablo Cuevas 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-5, and veteran Tomas Berdych was too good for Robin Haase, winning their tie 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. In the women's bracket, Wozniacki showed … [Read more...] about Federer, Wozniacki blitz competition on Australian Open Day 3
HCM City pedestrian street attracts thousands of visitors on opening day
Thousands of visitors have flocked to the Bui Vien Walking Street in HCM City's District 1 on its opening day on August 20. Bui Vien Walking Street opens from 7pm till 2am at weekends. Despite being a small and short street, Bui Vien Street is a popular destination to lots of visitors, especially foreign tourists. Visitors went for a walk or enjoyed foods on the street. Police came to instruct visitors on its opening day on August 20 evening. Foods and souvenirs are sold on the pavements. Foreign visitors have drinks at a stall. Lots of foods being sold on the street. Art performances attract a large number of audience. … [Read more...] about HCM City pedestrian street attracts thousands of visitors on opening day