International kite exhibition opens in Nam Dinh

More than 20 countries across the globe are showcasing over 200 kites of various shapes and colours at the Vietnam International Kite Exhibition, which opened in the northern province of Nam Dinh on June 28.

More than 20 countries across the globe are showcasing over 200 kites of various shapes and colours at the Vietnam International Kite Exhibition, which opened in the northern province of Nam Dinh on June 28.

Illustrative photo. A Vietnamese craftsman is making kites

The three-day event aims to create a playground for Vietnamese and international artisans to exchange and learn from each other, contributing to highlighting the traditional cultural features of people in the Red River Delta and the unique characteristics of Hue kite art.

Along with a number of traditional kites from the UK , Germany , Japan and Cambodia , the Uncle Teu kite (8m long and 2m wide) made by the Hanoi Kites Club, which has joined a number of international festivals, is present at the event.

Nearly 30 kites decorated with LED lights are expected to cheer up audiences in a night kite flying performance on the same day.