This year’s festival will feature the participation of 10 hot air balloons, from Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, the Netherland, and host Vietnam.
The festival, which is sponsored by Balloons Over Hue Co., Ltd, is estimated to have a total expenditure of VND3 billion.
Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to enjoy a balloon ride to see the city of Hue from a different perspective, enjoy performances put on by hot air balloons, and take photos with the hot air balloons.
The Hue International Hot Air Balloon Festival promises to bring a new breeze, adorn Hue sky and feature a colorful picture with giant balloons.
The festival is not only an international sports event but also a cultural and tourism product. It also contributes to the success of the eighth Traditional Craft Festival 2019 as well as the richness and diversification of Thua Thien-Hue province’s tourism sector.