Nha Trang has been known for its blue sea, white sand, shining sunshine, luxurious villas and hotels and has been a famous destination for sea adventure tours. Moreover, there is an unique and busy Nha Trang with its sea festivals of deep cultural identity. All of these contributes to the beauty and attractiveness of the well-known sea tourism centre.

From 2003 to date, tourists to Nha Trang city in the central province of Khanh Hoa have been familiar with a new tourism product which has been step by step fixed to be an attraction to tourists: the Sea Festival which is organised every two years.

This year, the festival named “Nha Trang – a Destination” will be opened on June 6.

From 2003 to date, tourists to Nha Trang city in the central province of Khanh Hoa have been familiar with a new tourism product which has been step by step fixed to be an attraction to tourists: the Sea Festival which is organised every two years.

This year, the festival named “Nha Trang – a Destination” will be opened on June 6.

This is the fourth sea festival that has ever been organised. The festival is aimed at popularising the image of the people and land of Vietnam in general and Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa tourism in particular to international friends and tourists.

The festival lasts for seven days, featuring over 60 cultural, arts, sports and tourism programmes and activities, including a Cau Ngu festival (fish worshipping ceremony), a coracle race, a human chess contest, an exhibition of calligraphy, a kite flying festival, a sand sculpture contest, a sea fashion show, etc.

Several national records will be set at the festival including the biggest “Pho” (a rice noodle served with beef) bowl in Vietnam, largest folk orchestra in Vietnam, the biggest wifi café at the seaside and an exhibition of record embroidery works.

Other highlights include a street festival and art programme with the participation of foreign artists, an international book fair, a French film week and photo exhibition on the life of famous French writers, an exhibition of sea creatures, a national conference on urban planning, a beach football and volleyball tournament.