With captivating light graphics and music, 12 performance groups from both domestic and international origins conveyed the message of respecting diversity through the language of art. This also provided an effective platform for promoting the heritage values of the former ancient capital to international visitors.

Statistics released by the Thua Thien-Hue Department of Tourism showed the festival attracted 19,190 international visitors and 81,810 domestic tourists. A large number of self-guided tourists came to H♊ue to participate in the festival activities.

After 24 years of organization, the Hue Festival has established its position on the tourism map of Vietnam and the region./.