Vietnam to host 1st int'l hot air balloon festival

The first Vietnam International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (VIHABF) will be held in central Binh Thuan province from August 29 to September 3, according to a press briefing on Tuesday.

Around 50 international balloonists from the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam will take part in the festival featuring 20 to 30 colorful hot air balloons in different shapes and sizes.

The event is one of activities to celebrate the 67th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day on September 2.