Ha Long Carnival to take place on April 30
The 2014 Ha Long Carnival will take place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on April 30 night, announced the provincial People’s Committee.
The event, the eighth of its kind in the province, will include a wide range of activities, including an opening ceremony, low-range fireworks, and art performances by local and foreign art troupes.
It aims to spotlight the province’s culture, tourism and cuisine, particularly the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage site.
Last year’s annual event witnessed the participation of more than 5,000 actors and actresses, and welcomed 25,000 visitors.