Hue International Arts Festival Week 2024:
Street Festival "Colors of Culture"
📅 Time: 16:30 - 18:00 on June 8th and 10th, 2024
📍 Location: main streets of Hue City
The street festival is a venue for cultural exchange and artistic performances between various nations, representing and highlighting the distinct cultural imprints from around the world, while also showcasing and promoting the unique cultural values of Huế in particular and Vietnam in general.
This year's "Colors of Culture" street festival is expected to feature the participation of 15 domestic art troupes and groups, including:
- KonTum Gong Troupe
- Huế Kite Club
- Huế Academy of Music Band
- Nine Family Dance Group
- Huế Lion Dance Troupe
- Southern Amateur Music (Đờn ca tài tử Nam Bộ)
- Quảng Điền Bả Trạo Singing Troupe
- AzaKooh Festival of the Tà Ôi people in A Lưới or the New Rice Festival of the Cơ Tu people in Nam Đông
- "Thiên hạ thái bình" Dance from Phong Điền
- Huế Royal Court Music Theater
- Fashion models
- Quan họ Bắc Ninh Singing Troupe
Additionally, seven international art troupes and groups will participate, including:
- Zhejiang Opera Troupe from China
- Kobugakudan URAKAJI Art Troupe from Okinawa, Japan (12-person drum and lion dance)
- Yanpyeong Drum Troupe from Korea
- HISPANO Flamenco Music Group from Spain
- Hip hop Dance Group from Cergy, France
- De Koninklijke Steltenlopers Merchtem Stilt Walkers from Belgium (46 people)
- Double Impro Cie Troupe from Wallonia-Brussels
These groups will perform street parades to explore the cultural heritage of Huế, regional cultures, and cultures from around the world, creating a vibrant and colorful artistic synergy that enlivens the streets, bringing joy and excitement to both tourists and locals.
**Planned Route for June 8th:**
- Starting Point: Vincom Shopping Center
- Route: Hùng Vương Street -> SG Morin Hotel -> Lê Lợi Street -> Bia Quốc Học
- Ending Point: Bia Quốc Học
- Performance Stops:
- In front of Trường Tiền Bridge (SG Morin Hotel)
- Huế Festival Tourism Center
- Bia Quốc Học
**Planned Route for June 10th:**
- Starting Point: City Cultural Center
- Route: Trần Hưng Đạo Street -> Huỳnh Thúc Kháng Street -> Mai Thúc Loan Street -> Đinh Tiên Hoàng Street -> 23/8 Street
- Ending Point: Park in front of the Museum of Revolutionary History
- Performance Stops:
- In front of Trường Tiền Bridge (Phú Xuân Bookstore)
- Intersection at the end of Trần Hưng Đạo Street, beginning of Gia Hội Bridge (North bank)
- Courtyard in front of the Museum of Revolutionary History
Through musical performances, street variety shows, processions, and folk games, the “Colors of Culture” street festival promises to offer exciting experiences, bringing residents and visitors together in a community celebration filled with camaraderie and friendship.
