In recent times, wide coverage has been given by domestic press agencies, including Radio the Voice of Vietnam, Vietnam Television, the Thanh Nien (Young People), Tuoi Tre (Youth) and Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon) newspapers.

During the 9-day festival, major events will be held in Thua Thien-Hue province to turn it into a festival city.

Ngo Hoa, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and head of the organising board, said he hopes that the festival will receive extensive coverage.