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The festival organised by the Department of Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue province also aims to celebrate the 77th National Day (September 2).
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The troupes hailing from Thua Thien-Hue, An Giang, Binh Duong, Da Nang, and Hanoi, put on dozens of performances to entertain spectators.
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Teams nationwide put on a range of exceptional performances in order for the crowds to enjoy.
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The troupes compete in the Dia Buu and Mai Hoa Thung styles.
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Dia Buu consists of lion dancers performing on the ground, while Mai Hoa Thung requires the troupe to perform in the air by jumping on a row of short poles.
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Each performance requires great skills from artists to keep the processing up and running.
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A lantern festival is also held at the Hue Festival Centre in order to celebrate National Day.
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Some lanterns feature folk paintings, drawing plenty of public attention.
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Over 1,000 lanterns are put on display at the festival, leaving a great impression on the public.
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