Every year, on the occasion of the Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30) and the International Labour Day (May 1), coastal provinces open their sea festivals, attracting tourists from across the countries who come to enjoy on their holidays.
The Festival ‘Legendary Sam Son’ on May 1 will open the summer tourism season in the area. The opening ceremony will see a big art performance with the participation of artists Trong Tan, Anh Tho, Phuong Linh and over 100 students from art schools.
Also according to Sam Son town People’s Committee Chairman Nguyen Dang Que, the festival will last for five days. During the event, there are also many cultural and sports activities such as fish ritual, happiness wishing ritual at Doc Cuoc Temple, gastronomy, tennis tournament, wrestling...
Sam Son town this year strives to welcome 1.45 million of visitors, an increase of 13.5%. The tourism revenue is also expected at VND 480 billion, 16.5% up as compared with the same period last year.
Cua Lo town of Nghe An central province will open its sea festival also at the same time. The festival will take place in two days, April 30 and May 1.
This is the traditional festival called ‘Cua Lo River and Water Festival’, starting a fishing catching season of the locals. The festival also includes various rituals, art performances, firework display and boat racing.Also on the occasion, Binh Minh Square and Sport Hall of Cua Lo town have been inaugurated to mark the 15th founding anniversary of the town and to receive the State’s Labour Order, third class.
A maritime festival will also be held on Do Son beach in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 1.
The event, co-organised by the Sai Gon Alcohol Beverage Corp. (Sabeco) and some districts, localities, will start the 2009 tourist season to attract more visitors to the famous beaches.
During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy concerts by famous singers such as Phuong Thanh, Tan Minh, Quang Ha, Khac Hieu and Hoang Nghiep as well as fashion shows and folk games. |
