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Residents of Hoi An Ancient Town enjoyed the spectacle of more than 17 colourful hot-air balloons flying overhead on March 25, with the festival designed to promote the local tourism industry
Residents of Hoi An Ancient Town enjoyed the spectacle of more than 17 colourful hot-air balloons flying overhead on March 25, with the festival designed to promote the local tourism industry
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The first-ever hot air balloon festival is running from March 25 to March 26 and is part of a series of events aimed at welcoming the National Tourism Year 2022. |
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The balloons are scheduled to rise between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and again between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on March 25, as well as between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on March 26. |
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Most notably, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 25, the “Night of flowers” programme will feature gas and flames being funneled into the balloons, serving to make them shine like giant lanterns. |
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(Source: VOV)