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Unicorn - Lion - Dragon dance festival and Mid-Autumn lantern parade to take place on September 6th and 7th
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The annual Unicorn-Lion-Dragon Dance Festival creates a lively and vibrant atmosphere every Mid - Autumn festivals
As an annual event organized by Hue City People's Committee during the Mid-Autumn Festival and within the framework of the annual Hue Festival, this year's Unicorn - Lion - Dragon Dance Festival and Mid-Autumn Lantern Parade will be held over two days, September 6th and 7th, on the main streets of the city center.
The annual Unicorn-Lion-Dragon Dance Festival creates a lively and vibrant atmosphere every Mid - Autumn festivals

The first parade will take place at 6:00 PM on September 6th, following the route: Ngo Mon Square – 23/8 Street – Le Huan – Ong Ich Khiem – Nguyen Trai – Yet Kieu – Le Huan – 23/8 – Ngo Mon Square. The second parade will occur at 5:30 PM on September 7th, with the route: Thuong Bac Park – Tran Hung Dao Street – across Truong Tien Bridge – Le Loi Street – across Phu Xuan Bridge – Thuong Bac Park (2.1 km). Key performance spots on September 7th include: Thuong Bac Park, Phu Xuan Bookstore (in front of  the north head of Truong Tien Bridge), and the intersection of Le Loi and Ba Huyen Thanh Quan.

The festival will feature the participation from various clubs, including Unicorn - Lion - Dragon Dance troupes, secondary schools, traditional martial arts clubs, hip-hop clubs, and dance groups, serving both locals and tourists. This event also provides a valuable playground for the city's youth and residents while contributing to the preservation and promotion of the nation's unique traditional cultural and sports values. Additionally, it enhances cultural and sports exchanges among clubs, teams, groups, artists, and students in the area.

By THANH HUONG