Vietnamese children opened the show.
A dance performance featured Vietnamese folk music.
More than 1,000 artists from 10 countries and territories competed in the fifth Vietnam International Choir Competition.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Quang Nam’s Vice Chairman Le Van Thanh said the competition treated the audience and tourists to interesting programs embracing unique cultures from different countries.
A choir performance by team Vietnam
The Philippine choir had a joyful performance at the opening show.
The competition fostered the friendship between Hoi An and localities inside and outside Vietnam.
Vietnamese people show their hospitality