A field along Nguyen Thi Danh Road in the suburban district of Hoc Mon, Ho Chi Minh City has been a gathering place for kite fliers and people watching the aerial display on recent weekends.
The field is located about 20 kilometers from the city center
This is one example of the impact COVID-19 is having on people’s daily lives in Vietnam
The youngest competing trainer was only eight years old
The death of a little boy in a kite flying accident late last week has sparked grave safety concerns among local kite flyers and authorities, who feel urged to tighten control over the activity
The leader of a kite club, whose kite snagged a little boy’s legs and then caused him to drop to his death on Sunday, said the accident was very rare, while the tragic story has triggered an alarm about safety procedures involved in kite flying
An art kite festival, held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City tonight, May 24, and tomorrow, will feature dazzling kite competitions and performances.
Over 100 kites bearing Vietnam’s national flag and images of soldiers safeguarding the country’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos soared high in the sky over the UNESCO-recognized Hoi An old town in central Quang Nam Province on Saturday afternoon
The 5th Vung Tau International Kite Festival, which runs in southern Ba Ria – Vung Tau province until next Monday, attracts some 120 artisans from Vietnam and 29 other countries and boasts a host of alluring activities.