Can Tho to organize hot-air balloon festival to woo international tourists
The first-ever hot-air balloon festival in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, will take place in January as part of the activities commemorating the city’s hosting of the Tourism Festival 2023.
The 5th Tourism Festival – Ninh Kieu Lantern Night will be organized from January 5 to 7 next year after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, vice-chairman of the Ninh Kieu District People’s Committee in Can Tho City, said on Thursday.
The tourism festival, which has been organized for four times, has drawn attention from the media and tourists while giving a boost to local tourism.
In previous years, tourists flocked to the city to explore and admire the lanterns, with most hotels fully occupied.
The hospitality industry in the city is expected to welcome 98,000 visitors during next year’s festival.
According to Anh, there will be 15 events during the fest, the centerpiece of which will be a lantern competition on the Khai Luong Canal with up to 100 lanterns in various sizes.
In addition, a hot-air balloon festival will be held for the first time in the city.
During the festival, two hot-air balloons will fly into the sky in a 50-meter radius, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the city from above.
The organizers will also exhibit four colorful mini hot-air balloons for visitors to contemplate and take pictures.
The first-ever hot-air balloon festival in Can Tho City, located in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, will take place in January as part of the activities commemorating the city’s hosting of the Tourism Festival 2023.
The 5th Tourism Festival – Ninh Kieu Lantern Night will be organized from January 5 to 7 next year after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nguyen Ngoc Anh, vice-chairman of the Ninh Kieu District People’s Committee in Can Tho City, said on Thursday.
The tourism festival, which has been organized for four times, has drawn attention from the media and tourists while giving a boost to local tourism.
In previous years, tourists flocked to the city to explore and admire the lanterns, with most hotels fully occupied.
The hospitality industry in the city is expected to welcome 98,000 visitors during next year’s festival.
According to Anh, there will be 15 events during the fest, the centerpiece of which will be a lantern competition on the Khai Luong Canal with up to 100 lanterns in various sizes.
In addition, a hot-air balloon festival will be held for the first time in the city.
During the festival, two hot-air balloons will fly into the sky in a 50-meter radius, offering visitors the chance to enjoy the city from above.
The organizers will also exhibit four colorful mini hot-air balloons for visitors to contemplate and take pictures.
The Mekong delta province of Can Tho is best known for its endless green rice fields and abundant orchards. The beautiful scenery is ornamented by thousands of storks spreading their wings against the sunset sky in Bang Lang garden.
A Vietnamese student returning from overseas drew 20 paintings about his interesting and memorable life in a quarantine area at the Military School of Region 7 in Ho Chi Minh City.
A total of 343 Vietnamese citizens were brought home from Australia and New Zealand on June 1 and 2 thanks to concerted efforts by Vietnamese authorities and representative agencies in the two countries, national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and relevant Australian and New Zealand agencies.
Dong Thanh Communal House, also known as Hang Vai Communal House, is a sacred place of worship dedicated to the revered Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu. Within its confines lies a centuries-old ancient water well, exquisitely carved and dating back over 200 years. This house of worship, with its rich history and intricate design, stands as a testament to the cultural and spiritual heritage of the community it serves.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong rebuke to the Trudeau administration following violent clashes outside a Hindu temple in Brampton this past weekend.
The 2024 Asian Buddhist Summit, a two-day event held on November 5-6, convened a diverse group of scholars, experts, and practitioners from across Central, Southeast, and East Asia. The summit, organized by the International Buddhist Confederation, delved into the propagation of Dhamma and the enduring significance of the Pali language in interpreting the teachings of the Buddha. The second day, hosted at the prestigious The Ashok H, continued this exploration, offering a profound insight into the spread and relevance of Buddhism in the modern world.
Hanoi, a city of captivating moments, is beautifully portrayed through the lens of these photographers. Their profound love for the city is evident in every image, capturing the very essence of Hanoi's unique charm.