Hai Phong Red Flamboyant Flower Festival 2019 underway
The Hoa Phuong Do (Red Flamboyant Flower) Festival 2019 kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 10 with the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
An art performance at the Red Flamboyant Flower festival 2019 (Photo: VNA)
Hai Phong (VNA) – The Hoa Phuong Do (Red FlamboyantFlower) Festival 2019 kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May10 with the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The event, the eighth of its kind, presents a good chance forHai Phong to introduce its popular tourist destinations to domestic and foreignvisitors as well as the city’s socio-economic achievements gained over the pastyears, according to Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen VanTung.
More than 60 economic, cultural, sport, and tourism activities are being heldduring the three-day festival.
An art exchangeprogramme with the participation of artists from the Republic of Korea andJapan is expected to draw visitors.
Renowned as the city of flamboyant flower, Hai Phong is a peaceful city of wideboulevards dovetailed with organised tree rows.
The Hoa Phuong Do festival was initiated in 2012 and named afterthe symbol of Hai Phong.
As one of the important commercial and industrial hubs in thenorth of Vietnam, Hai Phong is striving to make tourism a spearhead economicsector and turn itself into one of the nation’s key tourism destinations.
It is the only city inVietnam’s northern region accessible by all five types of transportation, whichare inland waterways, seaway, road, rail and air transport. The city aims towelcome 9 million visitors in 2019.
Hai Phong is leading the countryin economic growth. The gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in the firstquarter of 2019 rose by 15.05 percent. The local State budget collectionreached over 8.5 trillion VND (over 364 million USD), representing ayear-on-year rise of 33.7 percent.
The index of industrial production (IIP) expanded by 23.01 percent. The exportturnover was estimated at 4.38 billion USD in the first three-month period, up25.52 percent year-on-year.-VNA
The northern port city of Hai Phong should generally complete industrialisation and modernisation by 2025 and become a modern industrial city comparable to those in Southeast Asia by 2030, according to a recent resolution from the Politburo.
As the largest sea port in Vietnam’s northern region, Hai Phong city boasts huge potential for maritime economic development, especially sea and island tourism.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has suggested the northern port city of Hai Phong invest in technology and digital economy, and attract high-tech businesses to gain higher added values.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
An art performance at the Red Flamboyant Flower festival 2019 (Photo: VNA) 
