Kien Trung Palace sparkles on the closing night of Hue Festival Week 2024 - Photo: THUY GIANG
The closing art program of Hue Festival Week with 10 performances highlighted the fusion between tradition and modernity. Affirming Hue as a city of diverse cultures, a festival city of the country and the world.
Hue - festival city
At the opening of the closing ceremony, hundreds of artists and actors from Hue presented the audience with a dance performance called Hue - the festival city, as if to reaffirm the brand of the city on the gentle Huong River.
A little quieter but no less Hue-like, singer Khanh Van sent to the "farewell" night the song " Love Song Far Away from Hue" .
Far away, the gentle laughter echoes on the way home/ Flowers bloom beautifully, smiling lips are forever remembered...
Singer Khanh Van's lyrics are like the lingering sentiments of the people of the ancient capital sent to friends from far away, artists, and tourists coming to Hue to attend this year's festival.
In response to the kindness of Hue, Korean Nanta drum artists and opera artists from Zhejiang (China) performed their best performances.
Art troupes from Korea, China, Belgium, Canada, France, etc. have contributed significantly to creating an international art festival, leaving a deep impression on the hearts of people and tourists in Hue.
Hundreds of actors and artists sent their thanks to the audience and friends far away on the "farewell" night - Photo: THUY GIANG
Not only is it home to the Perfume River and the tranquil Ngu Mountain, but the youthful energy also contributes to the great success of Hue Festival Week 2024.
At the show, young people performed vibrant hip hop acts. In particular, circus performers from the Vietnam Circus Federation presented the audience with skillful circus acts.
At the end of the program, hundreds of actors, artists, and singers sang the song Hue - Festival City together to say goodbye and promise to return to Hue Festival Week 2025.
Hue Festival: End to begin
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Binh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province, said that Hue Festival Week 2024 has gathered the quintessence of more than 30 art units from regions of Vietnam and 7 countries around the world.
With passion and dedication to serving the public, combined with acting talent, the artists and actors brought the audience dozens of art performances and response activities, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Thousands of Hue people and tourists from all over the world attended the closing art program of Hue Festival Week 2024 - Photo: THUY GIANG
The convergence of cultures at Hue Festival Week 2024 has brought new vitality to the ancient capital, affirming its position as a typical festival city of Vietnam.
"Tonight's event concludes a vibrant festival week, as we begin a series of artistic events in the fall and winter festivals, demonstrating the continuous spirit of Hue Festival 2024.
This is also a thank you to friends near and far who have come to the ancient capital, to join together in the moments full of the atmosphere of Hue Festival Week," said Mr. Binh.
Hue Festival Week 2024 brings bumper tourism revenue
Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Director of the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien Hue province, said that during the Hue Festival Week 2024, more than 101,000 tourists came to Hue for sightseeing and tourism.
Accordingly, there were 19,190 international visitors and 81,810 domestic visitors to Hue during the period from June 7 to 12. Tourism revenue is estimated at VND159 billion. There were 49,000 overnight guests, of which international visitors were estimated at 9,310 and domestic visitors were 39,690. The average occupancy rate at hotels reached 70%.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/khep-lai-tuan-le-festival-hue-2024-loi-cam-on-trong-dem-gia-ban-20240612213122355.htm
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