Thousands of colorful lanterns released on the Perfume River and a fireworks display put on by French pyrotechnic artist Pierre Alain Hubert, brightened Hue, as part of closing ceremonies for the Hue Festival 2010, on June 13.
A song and dance titled, “The river and nostalgia,” performed by the Hue Opera Troupe, made deep impressions on local and international visitors alike, who formed emotional attachments to the ancient capital during the festival.
Deputy Chairman of Thua Thien-Hue Province, Ngo Hoa, head of the Hue Festival 2010 organization board, said that it was the most successful festival in recent years. The quality of art troupes improved and attracted many people. The Hue festival 2010 had a giant stage backed by multi-colored artworks for the local and foreign performances.
More than 120,000 people visited Hue during the nine-day event, 25 percent more than in 2008. Among them were over 28,000 international tourists from 92 countries and territories around the world.
The Vietnam Record Book has recognized 9 new records set during the eventful nine-day Hue festival 2010.
1. 90-minute reenactment of the “Navy Maneuver under the Dynasty of Nguyen Phuc Lan Lord,” with the participation of 1,200 artists and 70 fighting boats.
2. The “Land Reclamation Itinerary” was performed on the largest stage ever in front of the Flag Tower (Ky Dai).
3. “The Breath of Water” was the first play to take place upon a water stage
4. The biggest paper collage made by one person, titled Den hen lai len (It is time for returning).
5. A festival street showcased the most pictures in one street.
6. The “Night of the Orient” performance included traditional costumes from the greatest number of Asian countries.
7. The display of a thousand kites on the Trang Tien bridge.
8. Chinese characters Long (Dragon) were hand-written with calligraphy in more ways than ever before.
9. The Hue Royal Vestige Preservation Center became the agency to hold the most traditional Hue royal festival programs.
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