Second international hot-air balloon festival opens in Moc Chau
VOV.VN - A second international festival featuring hot air balloons has opened in Moc Chau in the northern province of Son La, attracting a large number of visitors to the area.
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Locals have been hard at work making preparations for the opening ceremony of the festival. |
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| Representatives of Moc Chau’s district People’s Committee presented flowers to pilots of the balloons ahead of their launch to wish them a safe flight |
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| In total, there are nearly 10 hot-air balloons on display at the festival from local and foreign teams |
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| An array of colourful hot-air balloons prepare to launch |
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| Team members make last minute preparations or their flights |
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| There are a few different maneuvers that hot air balloons make including their flight performance and hanging in the air. |
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| The festival coincides with Valentine’s Day, attracting young couples wishing to take the opportunity of scenic displays in the skies to take wedding photos |
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| Visitors from different regions experience flying inside a hot-air balloon |
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| Foreign visitors enjoy the festival. |
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| Some people chose to dress in the traditional costumes of the ethnic people of Moc Chau |
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| The fire brigade was on hand to deal with all eventualities. |
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| Security forces were also on duty to secure the event. |
