Announced by Ms. Tran Thi Hoang Mai, Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Hai Phong City, the 2024 Hot Air Balloon Festival will grace the city from May 11 to May 15, 2024, under the theme “Fly up, Hai Phong! Brighten up the heritage area.” This marks the festival’s debut at the Red Phoenix Flower Festival, promising a unique and unforgettable experience.
The festival is set to captivate spectators with a lineup of 26 hot air balloons, including three colossal multi-colored level 7 balloons, 17 level 1 balloons, and six ground decorative balloons. Accompanying the balloons are 30 skilled pilots and technicians ready to ensure smooth operations and safe flights.
Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to embark on complimentary hot air balloon rides, ascending to heights ranging from 30m to 50m, and even explore the interiors of the giant balloons. The festival will feature various locations across the city, including the Front Yard of the Political-Administrative Center Square in the North Song Cam urban area, the City Theater Square, and the Tam Ky Flower Garden along the Tam Bac River bank.
Adding to the festival’s grandeur, the opening night on May 11 will showcase 14 to 16 level 1 hot air balloons and ground balloons at East-West Avenue in the North of Cam River Urban Area, illuminating the evening with their majestic presence. The Hot Air Balloon Festival will officially kick off on the morning of May 12 at the city’s Opera House Square.
Funded through social initiatives, the event invites residents and visitors alike to register for complimentary hot air balloon flights, offering a unique perspective of Hai Phong City from above. This initiative aims to showcase the city’s beauty and charm while providing a memorable experience for all attendees.