ASEAN Art Festival held in Quang Tri

Nearly 960 artists from 17 domestic and four foreign troupes are scheduled to stage 221 performances. which will vie for gold and silver medals.

The event is meant to foster friendship and co-operation among ASEAN member states, giving Vietnam an opportunity to popularise its culture. The event is co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of Performing Arts, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the International Co-operation Department, the Vietnam Dancers’ Association and the Vietnam Composers’ Association.

The five best performances will be chosen for public shows to be held in the province during the festival.