The Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa is sponsoring the fourth annual Kite Competition on May 19 to promote local tourism and culture. As many as 130 participants from the cities of Hoi An, Danang and other provinces are expected to participate.
The first prize is VND 6 million, with two second prizes of VND 3 million, three third prizes of VND 2 million, two special prizes of VND 1.5 million, and four encouragement prizes of VND 1 million each.
The event is expected to attract tourists from both Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa and other nearby resorts.
Hoi An is a picture-postcard traditional trading port which was at the crossroads of the Southeast Asian sea trade routes between the 15th and 19th centuries.