Hue Festival to highlight National Tourism Year 2012

Hue Festival 2012 will coincide with the National Tourism Year for the north central coastal region, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced at a press briefing in Hanoi on November 23.
The opening ceremony of Hue Festival will be held on April 7, 2012, showcasing distinctive music and dance programs, carnivals, religious rituals, traditional cuisine, and performances by famous artists from many countries around the world.
During the nine-day festival, various activities will take place, including the Imperial Night, Oriental Night, Nam Giao Offering Ritual, Ao dai Fashion Show, installation art displays, a Children's Festival, Hue Poetry Festival, and culinary shows.
The event is considered an ideal opportunity to promote Vietnam’s tourism sector and introduce traditional Vietnamese culture to international visitors.