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Old quarter gets ancient in Hoi An
Chủ Nhật, 06/04/2008, 02:13
VNA
 Phố Cổ Hội An
The old quarter, a World Heritage Site in Hoi An City, is set to come alive with its Week of Culture and Tourism 2008, beginning on March 27.
During this time, travellers to Hoi An will have a chance to join in on many cultural events and activities.
With
the theme: Hoi An – The World Heritage, a photography exhibition will
be held at the old square beside the Hoai River. Artistic photographs
capturing Hoi An’s people and its landscape will be showcased at the
exhibit. Viewers can also join in many competitions, composing
sculptures and photographs representing and respecting Hoi An City.
During
the seven-day festival, many musical shows will be organised throughout
the city, including an exchange between artistic generations, a student
musical festival and a performance of Hoi An’s Music Spanning 33 years.
One event will focus its attention on the centre of ancient Hoi
An City. An installation exhibition entitled “Night in the old town at
the beginning of the 20th century” will recreate the city’s historical
atmosphere. There will be performances of Hoi An’s traditional dresses,
green moss, old roofs and candle light, with flower garlands and
coloured lanterns floating along the Hoai River.
Foreigners
will learn about ancient Hoi An’s everyday life through scenes of
rickshaws and tea shops under ancient trees and peddlers on the
streets.
The cheerful festival will be held at Cua Dai Beach
with sporting activities, such as tug-of-war, a regatta and a fishing
net weaving competition.
For the occasion, the People’s
Committee has arranged days at the old quarter without vehicle noise
for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. On these days, Hoi An will
be quiet and peaceful, and visitors will be able to enjoy the silent
atmosphere undisturbed.
Various travelling tours have been
launched and tourists will have many chances to discover Hoi An through
visits to the old quarter and traditional trade villages. Travellers
can also dive into the sea and join tours on the sea.
All
activities aim to present cheerful and traditional festivals in Hoi An,
already recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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