First paragliding performance held on Tam Giang lagoon

On May 23, Mr. Vo Viet Duc, Head of the Department of Culture and Sports of Quang Dien district (Thua Thien Hue province) said that the locality will organize paragliding performances for the first time on Tam Giang lagoon and on local beaches to serve the people and tourists. This is a new activity of the "Tam Giang Waves" Festival organized by the People's Committee of Quang Dien district from June 8-10, 2024.

Accordingly, during the 3 days of the festival, locals and visitors will be able to watch paragliding performances by pilots who are practicing and participating in activities at domestic paragliding clubs. At the event, visitors will also have the opportunity to experience paragliding with pilots. This activity is held for the first time on Tam Giang lagoon with the hope of contributing to stimulating tourism and attracting visitors to the "Tam Giang Waves" Festival.

Quang Dien has Tam Giang lagoon with many beautiful sceneries, attracting tourists.

It is known that the "Tam Giang Waves" Festival is an activity in response to the Hue Festival 2024. The festival includes a series of unique cultural and tourism events, aiming to honor cultural and historical values ​​in the district; introduce and promote the unique values ​​of the land and people of Quang Dien to domestic and foreign friends.

This is also an opportunity for cooperation, promoting the development of services and tourism to become a key economic sector of Quang Dien district. Thereby, contributing to enriching the cultural and spiritual life, improving the level of cultural enjoyment for local people in particular and domestic and foreign tourists in general.

At the "Tam Giang Waves" Festival in 2024, in addition to the paragliding performance, there are other activities taking place at the same time such as: Fair combined with a market session to bring Vietnamese goods to the countryside; Food Fair; Hoang Mai Hue Fair; Quang Dien Countryside Market; "Quang Dien Beauty" Photo Exhibition; Petanque Tournament; Beach Soccer Tournament; Beach Volleyball Tournament; Traditional Wrestling Tournament; Traditional Boat Racing Tournament; Bai Choi Festival; Launching the response to the beach tourism season.

In addition, visitors can also immerse themselves in the joyful and vibrant atmosphere of folk games such as: Stick pushing, blindfolded pot smashing, monkey bridge crossing, sack jumping or Sup rowing to catch snails on Tam Giang lagoon... In particular, the art program of the opening night of the "Tam Giang Water Waves" Festival taking place on the evening of June 8 will help people and visitors better understand the land and people of Quang Dien.

The leader of the Department of Culture and Information of Quang Dien district said that it is estimated that there will be about 20,000 - 30,000 tourists coming to Quang Dien during the "Tam Giang Waves" Festival in 2024.

Source: https://toquoc.vn/hue-lan-dau-to-chuc-bieu-dien-du-luon-tren-pha-tam-giang-20240523173149647.htm