PANO - The International Kite Festival will open in Ba Ria -Vung Tau province on December 6, attracting 67 artisans from 23 countries and territories, according to a press conference by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 1.

 
Kites flying in the sky. Photo for illustration: travel.com.vn

30 artisans from northern, central and southern regions and kite clubs of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province will participate in this week-long festival.

Themed “Dance of peace”, the festival will take place in Vung Tau Paradise beach, Vung Tau Intourco Resort and Bien Dong resort.

According to the organizing panel, the festival’s highlight will be kite performances of artisans from Brazil, New Zealand, and Australia.

Participating kite artisans and experts will also teach kite-making skills to local students while introducing the history and origins of various kite types and inspiring them to preserve and promote the art.

Source: baoxaydung.com.vn

Translated by Thu Hang