Cultural festivals in the northern provinces this month are a great way for visitors to discover Vietnam.
In connection with the festivals, the Saigontourist Holding Company in Ho Chi Minh City is offering tours.
Carnival Festival in Ha Long
Quang Ninh Province will hold the Carnival Festival in Ha Long Town from April 26 to May 1.
The event will feature cultural and artistic shows such as an arts-fashion festival featuring artists from overseas and local provinces, a symphony concert in Dau Go Cave, Ha Long beauty contest, international beach volleyball matches, street parade with bicycles, international trade fair and food festival.
Visitors with Saigontourist will see opening ceremonies, a fireworks show, and an exhibition of paintings of Ha Long.
In addition, the tour visits the beautiful islands of Ha Long Bay and the caves of Tam Coc-Bich Dong in Ninh Binh Province, dubbed “Ha Long Bay on Land.”
King Hung’s death anniversary
The death anniversary for King Hung, founder of Vietnam, will take place at the Hung Temple, on Nghia Linh Mountain in Phu Tho Province, on April 15.
