Boats are decorated in designs from previous centuries in the Hoai River of Hoi An. Photo courtesy Tan Chau

The performance, directed by writer Nguyen Quang Vinh, will see 150 artists, including 30 dancers, portraying the history of the ancient town from the 16th to 19th century.

Vinh said the show would show the lifestyle of the busy trading port town from previous centuries as well as the development process of the city now– a tourism hub in central Vietnam.  

The 65-min, which would be played both on stage, street dance and on boats, would offer a unique night performance among visitors after touring the Old Quarter.

Vice chairman of the city Nguyen Van Lanh hoped the performance would be held every weekend as a regular art event for tourists.

A banner of the Hoi An Show. Photo courtesy Jenny Nguyen

Earlier, Hoi An launched the Wake-Up Hoi An programme to revive the lantern decorations and tourism activities in the Old Quarter for Tet (Lunar New Year), and street art performance of Ao Dai (long dress) programme.

Local authorities also agreed to expand the operation of the Tan Thanh Flea Market on Saturday and Sunday to create more tour options for tourists apart from the Old Quarter and suburban destinations.  VNS

Hoi An as seen through the sketches of an Australian tourist

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Hoi An Farmers Market attracts visitors

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