On the evening of April 25, in Bai Chay Ward, Sun Group held the opening ceremony of the VUI-Fest Ha Long night market entertainment - dining complex styled as a “prosperous trading port”, offering a truly unique nighttime experience space beside the heritage bay. Attending the opening ceremony were Comrade Quan Minh Cuong, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; leaders of various departments, sectors, and agencies, as well as a large number of local residents and tourists.
Inspired by the image of a “prosperous trading port”, the VUI-Fest Ha Long night market is situated within the Sun Elite City urban area, right next to the Ha Long International Passenger Port. This entertainment - dining complex recreates the bustling trading spirit of the heritage land in a contemporary appearance, where indigenous culture blends with modern life.
Here, local residents and tourists can experience a distinctive entertainment - dining space; a harbor-inspired art stage featuring street bands and DJs; creative experience stations; an auction area; and a diverse system of food kiosks combining local specialties with international flavors, contributing to completing the nighttime entertainment and culinary ecosystem.
The centerpiece of the opening night was the red sailboat water performance—a symbolic icon of tourism in the heritage region. The opening act was an elaborately staged appearance of a formation of 6 crimson sailboats. The harmonious combination of music and lighting effects created the image of a “dragon of light” stretching across the bay, symbolizing the legend of the creation of the Ha Long wonder.
This was followed by an emotionally “explosive” high-altitude fireworks display with thousands of pyrotechnics creating over 50 multi-layered effects against the sky of the heritage bay, combined with music and a modern lighting system to deliver an impressive visual spectacle.
Expected in May 2026, within the space of VUI-Fest Ha Long, the Lighthouse area will host the “Long Van Khanh Hoi” 3D mapping light art show—where the story of the heritage land is told through modern technology, creating an additional unique cultural highlight in the festive space by the bay.
Putting the VUI-Fest Ha Long entertainment and culinary complex into operation is expected to create a new highlight for tourism in Quang Ninh, enhancing destination competitiveness, aiming towards the goal of sustainable, four-season tourism development.
