Published:  00:00 Monday - March 16, 2009

The 2009 Ha Long Tourism Festival will be held as a carnival of the sea, air and land from April 25 to May 2, according to the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee.

The opening ceremony, themed ‘Ha Long – World Natural Heritage Rendez Vous’ will feature traditional art performances on floating stages around Bai Chay Ferry to create a unique and festive ambiance.

At the closing ceremony, there will be firework shows on the theme of “Night of Shining Heritage”.

The events will be broadcast live on VTV.

During the week-long Carnival, various other side activities will be organised, including a food festival featuring dishes from the northern and northeastern provinces, performances by local and international artists, athletic competitions and business fairs.