The World Heritage site and ancient town of Hoi An is organising
numerous activities in celebration of this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival,
including sport competitions and musical performances, in order to
promote the heritage site’s cultural and historical value for tourists.
On September 6, Hoi An’s Centre for Culture and Sports is
hosting a traditional Lion Dance competition at Hoai River Square and
showcasing calligraphy and ancient writing.
Moreover, the
town’s wards and communes are running their own recreational programmes
for young children in celebration of the festival.
The
highlight of the festival, the “Hoi An Legendary Night”, features a
lantern parade and lion dances through the city’s ancient streets.
The festival is taking place from September 6-8.
Hoi
An also recently hosted a Bai Choi singing competition, a rare treat
for visitors to the Ancient Town, in celebration of National Day
(September 2nd)
Since its recognition as a UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage Site, Hoi An has reinvigorated numerous cultural
traditions and festivities, which has strengthened the tourism industry.-VNA