Published:  00:00 Tuesday - April 28, 2009

A maritime festival will be held on Do Son beach in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 1 and Sam Son beach in the northern province of Thanh Hoa on May 2.

The event, co-organised by the Sai Gon Alcohol Beverage Corp. (Sabeco) and some districts, localities, will start the 2009 tourist season to attract more visitors to the famous beaches.

During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy concerts by famous singers such as Phuong Thanh, Tan Minh, Quang Ha, Khac Hieu and Hoang Nghiep as well as fashion shows and folk games.