The fourth International Vovinam (traditional Vietnamese martial arts) Festival will be held in the south central province of Binh Dinh from August 1-4, according to a press briefing in Hanoi on July 6.

 So far, more than 1,200 martial artists from 26 countries and territories have registered to take part in the event.

At the opening ceremony, three arts performances featuring Binh Dinh’s people and landscape and Tay Son movement will be demonstrated by 1,500 students and martial artists.

A beauty contest and a street martial arts festival will take place during the event.

The festival, which is held every two years, is organized by the Binh Dinh provincial People’s Committee

(VOV)