On the evening of June 7, at 2/4 Square, Nha Trang city, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Khanh Hoa province opened the 2025 Sea Culture-Tourism Festival with the theme "Nha Trang say Hi"
The festival is an opportunity to introduce the cultural traditions of the land known as “agarwood forest, bird’s nest sea,” promote the image, potential and strengths of Khanh Hoa province, thereby stimulating tourism, attracting visitors, contributing to the completion of the local socio -economic growth target this year.
At the same time, the festival brings new, attractive and unforgettable experiences to domestic and international tourists when coming to Khanh Hoa this summer.
Attending the opening ceremony were leaders of ministries, departments, central agencies, provinces, cities and international delegates, leaders of Khanh Hoa province, thousands of local people and tourists.
In his opening speech, Mr. Dinh Van Thieu, Vice Chairman of Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee emphasized that Khanh Hoa has the longest coastline in Vietnam, with Mui Doi-Hon Dau being the easternmost point to welcome the first rays of sunlight on the mainland of the Fatherland.
The province also has national cultural heritages such as: Ponagar Tower - Special National Monument, Khanh Son Lithophone National Treasure, Khanh Hoa bird's nest exploitation and processing knowledge, agarwood exploitation and processing knowledge, Bird's Nest Festival, Fishing Festival, Ponagar Tower Festival, Raglay people's grave abandonment ceremony...
Mr. Dinh Van Thieu also shared that the coastal city of Nha Trang has long been known as a "green pearl" of the Central region, where rich nature and rich traditional culture blend in harmony.
The festival is an opportunity for us to honor the beauty of the sea and sky, spread local cultural values, connect the community, connect internationally, promote sustainable tourism development, and continue to build the tourism brand of Khanh Hoa province.
The festival has nearly 40 activities, events, art performances, culture, sports competitions, cuisine, environmental protection... taking place from the end of May to the end of June.
In particular, from June 7-9, there will be 3 main events including the opening ceremony and the “Nha Trang Say Hi” Music Festival; an international cultural exchange program (evening of June 8); and a Carnival parade on the afternoon of June 9.
Within the framework of the program, cultural festivals typical of the Khanh Hoa community preserved since ancient times are organized and recreated, such as the Bird's Nest Festival to honor the ancestors of the profession with nearly 700 years of exploiting island bird's nests; the Fishing Festival, the International Culinary Arts and Cultural Festival and cultural activities with the characteristics of the coastal and island regions of Khanh Hoa...
National and international sports tournaments are organized and scaled up with the orientation of becoming regular summer activities such as the Sanest Salanganes Nest Cup International Beach Volleyball Tournament, Sanvinest Khanh Hoa, Vinpearl Golf Nha Trang Amateur Open 2025, National Beach Soccer Championship 2025, the 2nd Sea Star Nha Trang Bay Sea Swimming Tournament, the 2025 National Beach Sepak Takraw Championship, Victory Challenge Sailun Cup 2025 Sports and Off-Road Racing Tournament...
After the opening ceremony, the Grand Concert program "Nha Trang say Hi" with the theme "Light up the ocean" includes 3 chapters: Colors of the ocean, light dance and ocean wave rhythm, with performances by famous singers and artists such as Duc Phuc, Pham Anh Khoa, Anh Tu, Lyly, Pham Anh Duy, Vu Thinh, FB BOIZ, Satila Hong Vinh, Ngoc Khanh Chi, children's dance group, Hai Dang Song and Dance Troupe (Khanh Hoa) creating a vibrant and magnificent atmosphere on the coast of Nha Trang Bay.
The opening ceremony ended with a fireworks display that made the coastal city sparkle in the eyes of locals and tourists./.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/khai-mac-le-hoi-van-hoa-du-lich-bien-nam-2025-nha-trang-say-hi-post1043060.vnp
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