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Colourful carnival parade kickstarts tourism season in heritage locality

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VOV.VN - Thousands of revellers danced to the music and immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere when the Ha Long Carnival 2022 was held on April 29 evening, kickstarting the start of the tourism year in Quang Ninh.
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Ha Long Carnival in Quang Ninh, north Vietnam, is an annual festival that attracts the attention and participation of thousands of domestic and international tourists.
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The carnival is held to welcome an exciting tourist season in the coastal city that hosts Ha Long Bay recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site twice due to its aesthetic values, geology and caves.
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This year, the festive season has returned after two years of the COVID-19 fight, promising to leave an unforgettable impression on visitors.
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Besides art performances, all eyes are on an exciting, colourful street parade, with the participation of professional and amateur artists, that opens up a vibrant space.
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The beach town is filled with Belly, modern and Flashmob dances alongside exciting songs about the sea and Ha Long performed by more than 500 singers, dancers and high school students.
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The carnival presents the chance for Quang Ninh to promote its locality as an attractive tourist destination.
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Quang Ninh is also a locality that is home different ethnic groups with distinctive cultural identities and specialties.
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Sao La, a rare primate species in Vietnam and the mascot of the coming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), is also introduced at the event. Quang Ninh will host seven sports at the SEA Games 31 taking place in May.
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Packing the 1km long road, thousands of revellers are excited about the festive atmosphere of the carnival parade.
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The programme is wrapped up with a spectacular fireworks display lasting for 15 minutes.
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Revellers are excited to watch the impressive fireworks display lighting up local skies.
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Quang Ninh expects the success of the carnival will herald a bonanza year for local tourism in 2022.
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