1. Beach Swimming and Barrel Racing (Pre-Opening Event)
In this year's Sea Festival, Nha Trang city is organizing its first-ever beach swimming competition. According to a member of the organizing committee, this is a novel initiative to create a beneficial playground for the local residents. The aim is to encourage both locals and tourists to actively participate in physical activities to enhance health, particularly to prevent water-related accidents. The swimming competition is scheduled to take place on June 3-6, at the beach in front of the Havana Hotel, featuring approximately 50-70 athletes from various wards and districts competing. The committee plans to incorporate barrel racing into the event, a recreational sports activity with a strong cultural touch to introduce to both domestic and international tourists.Time: 8:00 AM, June 3 - 4, 2017Location: Nha Trang Beach (in front of Havana Hotel)
2. Provincial Beach Football Tournament - Khánh Hòa Province (Pre-Opening Event)
As part of the festivities welcoming the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2017, the provincial beach football tournament of Khánh Hòa will also be organized, featuring teams from the local Cultural and Sports Centers. This annual tournament takes place during the summer and serves as a beneficial playground for young participants. Simultaneously, it contributes to scouting and discovering local football talents.
Time: June 8 - 13, 2017Location: Beach opposite Biệt Thự street
Time: June 8 - 13, 2017Location: Beach opposite Biệt Thự street
3. Sea Rescue Competition (Pre-Opening Event)
As part of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2017, the sea rescue competition is organized to showcase basic first aid, rescue, and emergency skills at sea. It aims to honor the humanitarian values of rescue operations while contributing to promoting the image of Nha Trang as a civilized, friendly city with great potential for economic development in coastal tourism.
Time: 8:00 AM, June 3 - 4, 2017Location: Nha Trang Beach (in front of Havana Hotel)
Time: 8:00 AM, June 3 - 4, 2017Location: Nha Trang Beach (in front of Havana Hotel)
4. Khánh Hòa Province Beach Volleyball Tournament
Similar to beach football, the beach volleyball tournament is another highly anticipated sports activity in this edition of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2017. With the participation of volleyball teams from various organizations, rest assured that beach volleyball will bring the most thrilling and exciting moments to this event.
Time: June 10-13, 2017Location: Beach Volleyball Court, South of Tran Phu Bridge
Time: June 10-13, 2017Location: Beach Volleyball Court, South of Tran Phu Bridge
5. Beach Games (Fish Basket Carrying, Coconut Shell Race, Chef's Challenge, Tug of War, Limbo, Jump Rope, etc.)
The beach games (including fish basket carrying, running, coconut shell race, chef's challenge, tug of war, limbo, jump rope, etc.) promise to bring joy and excitement to the visitors. These interactive games provide moments of refreshing relaxation and offer insights into the daily activities of coastal communities. It will undoubtedly be a fantastic experience for anyone participating in these activities at the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2017.
Time: Morning 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Afternoon 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, June 10-11, 2017Location: Tran Phu Beach (opposite Mường Thanh Hotel, 60 Tran Phu)
Time: Morning 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Afternoon 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, June 10-11, 2017Location: Tran Phu Beach (opposite Mường Thanh Hotel, 60 Tran Phu)
6. Beach Fitness and Wellness
As one of the official activities of the Nha Trang Sea Festival program, Beach Fitness and Wellness consistently attract a large number of tourists and locals alike. This activity not only contributes to creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere but also serves as an expansive 'playground' during the festive season. For the coastal community living by Nha Trang Bay, participating in the collective fitness and wellness session is a great honor. Everyone understands that although it may seem like a small gesture, it reflects the determination to build Nha Trang into a 'civilized, friendly' city. It also embodies the goodwill and affection of the local people towards visitors from near and far.
Time: 8:00 AM, June 11, 2017Location: 2/4 Square
Time: 8:00 AM, June 11, 2017Location: 2/4 Square
7. Fishing and Marine Creature Release Competition, Sustainable Aquaculture
In support of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2017 program, the traditional fishing and marine creature release competition, promoting sustainable aquaculture, is being organized. With the aim of providing opportunities for people to enhance awareness of the value, potential, and protection of the ecological environment, as well as the aquatic resources of Nha Trang Bay, the event attracts various organizations and individuals to participate in conservation efforts. It also facilitates networking between local officials, residents of Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa, and national and international entities to explore investment opportunities. Additionally, it promotes sports and entertainment tourism, combining deep-sea fishing with the release of marine species into their natural habitat to protect biodiversity. This initiative diversifies the promotion of the image of Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa.
Time: 6:00 AM, June 11, 2017Location: Ba Dam, Vinh Nguyen
Time: 6:00 AM, June 11, 2017Location: Ba Dam, Vinh Nguyen
8. Beautiful Dance Couples Festival
The Beautiful Dance Couples Festival is a vibrant cultural activity, attracting the active participation of the general public and tourists both locally and internationally. The festival is organized in conjunction with the Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2017, aiming to develop the sport of ballroom dance, provide an aesthetic direction for the city's members, and create a healthy and beneficial playground suitable for the talents and interests of the city's youth. Surely, this festival will educate the younger generation about contemporary art forms, promote international exchange activities, and contribute to the unity and cohesion of the youth in this new era.
Time: 7:00 PM, June 12, 2017Location: 33 Phan Chu Trinh Sports Hall
Time: 7:00 PM, June 12, 2017Location: 33 Phan Chu Trinh Sports Hall
9. Human Chess Tournament - South Central Coast and Central Highlands Region
The Human Chess Tournament is a fascinating event regularly held during the Nha Trang Sea Festival. What makes this competition unique is evident in its name: 'Human Chess,' meaning that human participants replace chess pieces and move on the board using impressive martial arts techniques, a true embodiment of traditional Vietnamese martial arts. This competition never fails to captivate domestic and international tourists alike with its intelligence, excitement, and vibrant community atmosphere. As part of the Nha Trang Sea Festival 2017, the Human Chess Tournament for the South Central Coast and Central Highlands Region is sure to attract widespread attention from both tourists and locals.
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, June 11-13, 2017Location: Tran Phu Coastal Park, Tue Tinh Square
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, June 11-13, 2017Location: Tran Phu Coastal Park, Tue Tinh Square
10. Hip-hop Clubs and Flashmob Cheerleading Festival
The Hip-hop Clubs and Flashmob Cheerleading Festival is a cultural and sports activity organized to meet the practical aspirations of a large number of youth, students, and school students today. Through this event, the goal is to cultivate aesthetics, team consciousness, cultural and political competence, as well as enhance the health, physical fitness, and cultural and spiritual life of young people, students, and school students. Certainly, during this year's Nha Trang Sea Festival, this interesting sports activity will attract a large number of young people, students, and school students to participate.
Time: 7:00 PM, June 13, 2017Location: Tran Phu Coastal Park, Tue Tinh Square
Time: 7:00 PM, June 13, 2017Location: Tran Phu Coastal Park, Tue Tinh Square