The official poster of Hue Festival 2020
Under the theme "Cultural heritage with integration and development, Hue - always something new to discover", Hue Festival 2020 will take place from April 1st to April 6th, 2020.
Within Hue Festival 2020 program, these following main festivals and art programs will take place.
Hue Festival 2020, with its theme “Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development; Hue: Always Something New to Discover”, continues to reap the rewards of ten previous editions to deliver festival-goers a new way of experiencing culture, history, and arts:
- The Grand Opening Ceremony - 20:00, April 1, 2020: casting a spotlight on traditional and contemporary culture values of the ancient capital city, Vietnam and many countries around the world;
- The spectacle “Royal Hue’s Essence” - 20:00, April 3, 2020: reimagining the quintessences of national history and civilization by Hue royal art masterpieces;
- Ao Dai Fashion Show - 20:00, April 4, 2020: The iconic national dress will be back to the stage in the poetic landscape of Huewith latest collections by Vietnam’s top fashion designers;
- Trinh Cong Son’s Music Concert - 20:00, April 5, 2020: A story retells love and life through the treasured musical heritage of the late composer Trinh Cong Son;
- Cuisine-fest: “Hue – Culinary Capital”: April 1 to 6, 2020: presenting the essence of Hue cuisine - idyllic & casual yet elaborate & sophisticated;
- Street Parades: “Cultural Colors” - 16:30, from April 2 to 6, 2020: The audience are more up-close and connected to the artists in a performing space spreading over a great part of the city, all can soak up the festive atmostphere full of joy and excitement;
- The Closing Ceremony - 20:00, April 6, 2020.
Hue Festival 2020 attracts 20 foreign countries and domestic art troupes. Spectacular art performances will be held in Hue Citadel, An Dinh Residence and stages across Hue city center.
Other cultural and community activities such as Kite Festival, Science Festival, Beer Festival, International trade fair, physical and sport events, exhibitions, etc will bring domestic and foreign visitors distinct experience.
The image of dragon - the symbol of Hue imperial palace, represents tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Hue
The image of dragon-horse - the symbol of relentless vigor, represents a contemporary Hue and a Hue Festival converging the quintessence of heritage, spirituality, cuisine and arts
The image of turtle, which symbolizes the harmony of yin and yang, represents the spiritual cultural traits of the ancient capital
The image of phoenix, which symbolizes prosperity, represents peaceful nature, and a green city with friendly environment.