Splendid street parade opens Halong Carnival 2018
Friday, 17:06, 27/04/2018
VOV.VN - Thousands of domestic and foreign tourists revelled in the brilliant street parade of Halong City in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 26, opening the Halong Carnival 2018.
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The street parade is the curtain raiser for the National Tourism Year 2018-Ha Long- Quang Ninh and the Halong Carnival 2018 to be held on April 28. |
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The parade takes place on the main street stretching over 1km in Bai Chay tourism area, which has been pedestrianised for the event. |
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Over 2 hours, 12 colourful floats bearing symbols of the culture, history, and attractions of Quang Ninh Province are paraded along the street. |
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The parade is a bright and exciting celebration with colourful costumes and spellbinding dances. |
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Dancers swish their capes as they perform along the street. |
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Many of the performances are improvised, creating a jubilant and passionate atmosphere. |
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Apart from the displays of foreign art troupes, Quang Ninh brings its own traditional performance to the carnival. |
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Dao, Tay, and San Diu ethnic people dance along the street in colourful traditional outfits. |
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The performers are amateur artists from every area of Quang Ninh Province. |
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A model of Halong Bay, the most famous tourist attraction of Quang Ninh Province is paraded through the street. |
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The performances carry the message that Halong-Quang Ninh is a friendly and hospitable destination, where every person is a tourist guide. |
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Thousands of visitors gather to watch the street parade. |
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Foreign tourists capture the parade as a precious memory of Vietnam. |
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