The main activity of the festival is a first drone light show competition in Vietnam with the participation of 4 teams from South Korea, China, France and UAE.

Central and local leaders attending the ceremony (Photo: Khanh Hoa Online)

The Competition Jury has Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh, Chairman of Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism); Ms. Ta Bich Loan, Vietnam Television Entertainment Program Production Board; Mr. Vi Kien Thanh, Director General of the Cinema Department (The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

Giving his welcoming remarks, Mr. Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOCST) said, Nha Trang International Light Bay Festival is not only an international cultural and entertainment event, but also an opportunity to jointly honour the natural beauty, culture and people of Nha Trang. This is an opportunity to introduce to international friends a Vietnam with peaceful, developed and rich in identity.

The coastal city of Nha Trang is a precious gem of Vietnam tourism. With beautiful beaches, clear blue sea water and mild climate all year round, Nha Trang is truly an ideal tourist destination. The coastal city of Nha Trang is not only known for its majestic natural landscapes but also possesses extremely rich cultural and historical values. Ponagar Tower, a unique architectural work of the Cham people, is a clear testament to the rich history of Nha Trang City. Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography is a place to preserve and research many rare marine species, attracting thousands of visitors each year. Nha Trang is also famous for attractive tourist activities such as diving to see coral, kayaking, and visiting beautiful islands. Tourism services in Nha Trang are increasingly improved, from high-end resorts to comfortable hotels and high-class services, bringing satisfaction to tourists.

MOCST’s Deputy Minister Ho An Phong speaking at the event (Photo: Khanh Hoa Online)

MOCST’s Deputy Minister Ho An Phong highly appreciates the efforts of Khanh Hoa Province in developing infrastructure, protecting the environment and maintaining sustainable development of the tourism industry. Nha Trang has truly become one of the major tourist centres of the country.

"Nha Trang with its enormous potential, with the high determination of the authorities and local people will certainly continue to affirm its position on the tourism world map", emphasised MOCST’s Deputy Minister Ho An Phong.

Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee Dinh Van Thieu speaking at the event (Photo: Khanh Hoa Online)

Speaking at the Festival, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee Dinh Van Thieu stressed, Nha Trang International Light Bay Festival 2024 with the theme "Glorious Galaxy", Khanh Hoa aims to build its own festival brand, always brilliant, creating attraction, connecting and expanding domestic and international exchanges, contributing to promoting cooperation and socio-economic development of the province.

Leaders and delegates taking souvenir photo

Nha Trang International Light Bay Festival 2024 takes place on 2 nights 13th and 20th July. The opening night was the first competition performance between Korean and Chinese teams with the theme "Glamour Nha Trang".

The second performance night between France and UAE teams with the theme "Night of the Wonders" and the Closing Ceremony will be held at Vinpearl Harbor (Hon Tre Island, middle of Nha Trang Bay) on the evening of 20th July.

Images of Nha Trang appear through the performance of drones (Photo: Khanh Hoa Online)

Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa is always pleased to welcome domestic and international tourists (Photo: toquoc.vn)

The performance of two Korean and Chinese teams with a beautiful and brilliant combination of sound and light lit up the sky of the coastal city of Nha Trang.

The Korean team chose the theme "Nha Trang - World's most beautiful bay" with a light show using drones combined with fire magic (fireworks without explosions) to create beautiful effects.

With the theme "Khanh Hoa - Future City", besides the typical images of Agarwood, Khanh Hoa bird's nest, the Chinese team focused on iconic images of a dynamic, developed city with high-rise buildings on the beach, high-speed boats…

Art performance programme at the ceremony

At the Opening Ceremony, tourists and residents also enjoyed youthful and vibrant art performances, symbolising the dynamic and modern coastal city of Nha Trang that always welcomes visitors to explore.

Nha Trang International Light Bay Festival 2024 is the world's first drone light demonstration competition with 8 performances of 8,000 modern drones with 4 super new types of drones: flag drones, firebending drones, giant drones, super bright drones.

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