Artistic kite flying festival on An Khe lagoon
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Tien Dung - Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that the artistic kite flying festival on An Khe lagoon is part of a series of events to receive the Certificate of ranking as a special national relic of Sa Huynh culture, which will take place on March 25. The purpose of the festival is to promote and preserve the art of kite making, while attracting tourists, creating a playground and an opportunity for those who love the art of flying. The kite not only expresses the desire for a good life but also brings the opportunity for exchange between artisans and fans of this elegant sport associated with childhood.
Artistic kites with wingspan from 1.5 - 3m
Mr. Le Van Quy, from the Sky Kite Club in Ho Chi Minh City, said that, in addition to being a decorative item and an elegant hobby for all ages, in the minds of Vietnamese people, kite flying contains spiritual meaning, the desire to rise up to a leisurely, prosperous and happy life, so visitors will be able to enjoy colorful performances in the sky, including countless works created by veteran artisans. "Coming to this art kite flying festival, we bring dragon, phoenix, peacock, butterfly, swallow, rooster, fish kites, ... with wingspans from 1.5 - 3m, promising to bring people and visitors eye-catching performances," Mr. Quy expressed.
Tourists and children are excited when for the first time there is the biggest kite flying festival in Quang Ngai
An Khe lagoon is 3.5km long, 1km wide with 347ha of water surface, in Pho Khanh commune, bordering Pho Thanh ward, Duc Pho town. This is not only the place where the first relic was discovered but also the cradle of Sa Huynh culture, because it contains the most important characteristics of this culture.
Sa Huynh cultural space in An Khe lagoon area
According to the survey of experts in archaeology, heritage, environment, etc., the space and living environment of ancient Sa Huynh residents in the An Khe lagoon area and surrounding areas include: The system of hills, sand dunes along the river, sea, An Khe lagoon, forests around the lagoon, salt fields, Sa Huynh estuary. This is an important resource for people to exploit, serve their lives, and is also the origin, development and spread of Sa Huynh culture.
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