The cannon from Hue's Imperial Citadel fell straight down onto the audience area below, causing panic among many people - Photo: Cut from clip
On May 4, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center issued a notice apologizing to residents and tourists after a technical incident occurred during the cannon firing performance at the Hue Flag Tower on the night of May 3.
On the evening of May 3, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center organized a cannon shooting performance at the Hue Flag Tower area to serve locals and tourists visiting on the occasion of April 30 and May 1.
Hundreds of locals and tourists gathered at Phu Van Lau area below Hue Flag Tower to wait for the fireworks display from the cannons.
The cannonball performance had a technical error, stray bullets fell straight into the audience area on the evening of May 3 - Photo: Cut from clip
However, when the guns opened fire, many fireworks displays had technical problems and fell straight into the area where hundreds of locals and tourists were standing. The bright red fireworks fell, causing many tourists to panic and run away.
The incident was filmed by many people and posted on social media. Most comments said that the fireworks display organizers were unprepared and allowed the unfortunate incident to happen.
On the evening of April 26, the fireworks display from the cannon on Hue's Flag Tower also disappointed viewers because it happened too quickly, with only a few shots fired.
Mr. Hoang Viet Trung - Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center - admitted that the center made mistakes in organizing the cannon firing ceremony on the evening of May 3.
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According to Mr. Trung, with the desire to bring new and attractive experiences to serve the people and tourists, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center has researched and reorganized the cannon firing simulation activity on the Hue Flag Tower, replacing the old oil-spraying cannon system with a new type of cannon, more environmentally friendly, does not cause dust and smoke and keeps the space fresh for the audience.
Cannon shooting performance from Hue Flag Tower to serve tourism - Photo: TRAN THIEN
However, during the artillery firing, an unfortunate technical incident occurred. The unit assigned to organize the artillery firing failed to check the quality of the artillery shells.
During the firing process, many fireworks used in the performance got wet, causing the fireworks to not burn completely after being fired into the sky and fall straight into the audience area.
Besides, the calculation of shooting range and zoning of the area where tourists can watch is not really fundamental.
"The center commits to thoroughly reviewing the entire operating process in the coming time, closely coordinating with technical units and strengthening measures to ensure maximum safety for the next performances," said Mr. Trung.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/man-ban-sung-than-cong-o-hue-bi-loi-ky-thuat-phao-lac-roi-vao-khu-vuc-du-khach-20250504115330731.htm
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