Hue Festival pavilion draws huge crowds in Japan A display booth presenting the ancient culture of Hue at the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) Tourism & Travel Forum in Japan attracted thousands of Japanese and international visitors.
JATA Tourism Forum and Travel Showcase 2013 attracted 80 countries with about 1,000 booths. The annual affair aims to meet a goal for igniting demand in the tourism industry. The event has expanded in scale in response to ongoing changes in the marketplace, now offering more business meetings and opportunities and for the public to learn about travel. So far 26 art troupes from 23 countries around the world have registered to participate in the biennial Hue Festival in The eighth Hue Festival will introduce to visitors a series of cultural activities such as Nam Giao Offering Ritual, Royal Night, Ao Dai Festival, Oriental Night, musical performances, folk games, puppetry, martial arts and dance performances during the event. Some highlights will be ‘Huong Xua Lang Co’ (Fragrance of ancient village) in the 500-year-old Phuoc Tich ancient village in Phong Hoa Commune in Phong Dien District, and real replicas of ancient markets of Arts honoring traditional, historical and cultural values including Nha Nhac or royal court music of Nha Nhac or royal court music of Meaning ‘elegant music’, Nha Nhac refers to court music performed at annual ceremonies, anniversaries and religious events, as well as special events such as coronations, funerals or official receptions. Although its roots can be traced back to the 13th Century, Nha Nhac reached maturity in the royal Source: SGGP |
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