Quang Ninh to host 2015 Ha Long carnival in May

PANO - The 2015 Ha Long Carnival is set to open in Ha Long City of the northern province of Quang Ninh on May 8th.

This year’s carnival, under the theme “Converging quintessence-Spreading smiles”, will include an opening ceremony, fireworks and art performances on stage and dynamic live street performances by about 2,700 amateur and professional artists from the host country, Thailand and Taiwan (China).

An array of art and sport events will also get underway, such as circus performances, beach volleyball tournaments, bike racing and badminton matches, and a photo exhibition “Quang Ninh – My beloved land”.

The event is part of activities to mark the 40th South Liberation and National Reunification anniversary (April 30th), 140th anniversary of the International Labor Day (May 1st) and 125th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19th), and to honor Ha Long Bay- a new World Wonder of Nature.

Source: VTC

Translated by Viet Anh