The first martial arts festival titled Tinh Hoa Võ Việt (Essence of Vietnamese Martial Arts) kicked off at Ngọ Môn (Meridian gate), the largest gate of the Hue Imperial Citadel, on March 21 evening, leaving a positive impression on locals and tourists.
The festival is taking place as part of the National Tourism Year – Hue 2025, providing an attractive destination for those who love traditional martial arts.
It features a semi-realistic performance staged on water and land, LED floor displays, and an immersive sound and lighting system.
The performance aims to honour the cultural values and essence of Vietnamese martial arts.
Children also put on impressive martial art performances at the event.
A performance of Taekwondo martial artists is held during the festival.
The festival aims to become an annual martial arts event, connecting schools and practitioners from Vietnam and beyond.
It will continue to preserve and elevate traditional martial arts, bringing Vietnamese martial arts to the global stage.
A performance by students of Do Nghia Dung Karate School draws plenty of attention.
