Annual Ha Long Carnival set to kick off this month

The annual Ha Long Carnival will kick off on April 27 in the tourism hub of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province.—Illustrative image/Photo vnexpress

QUANG NINH (VNS)– The annual Ha Long Carnival will kick off on April 27 in the tourism hub of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province.

Set to be held on the city's main road Hoang Quoc Viet alongside the beach, the seventh carnival will feature a wide range of cultural activities.

Like other previous celebrations, a spectacular parade featuring 5,000 local performers and tens of colourful floats, will be the key activity of the event. The parade will focus on different themes, including Mystic Wonder, Festive Colour, Sea and Island Tourism.

Music shows honouring the hospitality and beauty of Quang Ninh's people and land will also be displayed. In addition, art troupes from South Korea, China, and Laos will present their performances, creating extra cultural diversity at the event.