Nearly 65,000 tourists, including more than 30,000 foreigners, have attended the 2012 Huế Festival from April 7-9.
The opening gala event alone drew the participation of 25,000 tourists and local people and hotels and hostels in Hue reported more than 91% occupancy at the peak of the festival.
Three of the 2012 Festival’s seven major events-the opening performance, Nam Giao offering ritual, and the Áo dài show, have taken place so far, said Ngo Hoa, Vice Chairman of Thua Thien-Hue province, which hosts the biennial event.
Numerous local and international art shows also took place on more than 15 stages in Hue City and other sites across Thua Thien-Hue province.
Seminars, fairs, and community cultural activities have also been held, including a performance of model airplanes and ships, and a poetry festival.
Source: VGP
