Amazing Binh Dinh Fest features impressive art show
The Amazing Binh Dinh Fest, considered one of the biggest events in the central province of Binh Dinh, kicked off on March 22 with an impressive art show involving hundreds of artists.
A performance at the opening ceremony of the Amazing Binh Dinh Fest (Photo: VNA)
Binh Dinh (VNA) – The Amazing Binh Dinh Fest, considered one ofthe biggest events in the central prov🍎ince of Binh Dinh, kicked off on March 22 with an impressive art show invol🍎ving hundreds of artists.
It showcased a musical play depicting thehistorical periods of Binh Dinh. The performance combined elements oftraditional music, world music, and local traditional martial arts. Addressing the opening ceremony, Chairman of the provincialPeople’s Committee Pham Anh Tuan said the festival runs from March 22-31, featuring a variety of cultural,sports and tourism activities. It aims to promote the culture, tourismand sporting spirit of people in Binh Dinh province. The highlights of the festival includes the UIM-ABP AquabikeWorld Championship taking place from March 22-24 and the UIM - F1H2O Grand Prixfrom March 29-31. Other main activities include a culinary fest, a buffet party with 77 quintessential specialties of Binh Dinh province,an international music night, the Binh Dinh martial arts night, the Aquabike Show, a Drone Light and motorised paragliders show as well as investment and trade promotion conferences with the Vietnam-CanadaBusiness Association.
Some cultural, sports and tourism activities will also be heldwithin the framework of the festival, such as a street carnival programme, astreet music and performing arts programme, and a traditional boat racingtournament.
Binh Dinh welcomed more than 5 million tourists in 2023, earningmore than 16.5 trillion VND (666 million USD), an increase of 25% compared to20𒐪22. The province targets 5.5 milli༒on visitors and 18.5 trillion VND in tourism revenue this year./.
The upcoming Amazing Binh Dinh Festival is considered as one of the biggest events in 2024 of the central province of Binh Dinh, helping boost the local tourism growth.
A light show of 500 drones will be staged over Thi Nai Bay in Quy Nhon city of central Binh Dinh province on March 31 evening, as part of the Amazing Binh Dinh Fest.
More than 60 racers from 26 countries and territories in the world will compete at the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship in Thi Nai lagoon, Quy Nhon city, central province of Binh Dinh, from March 22-24, the tournament’s organiser announced at a press conference on March 21.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
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The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
A performance at the opening ceremony of the Amazing Binh Dinh Fest (Photo: VNA) 
