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Kite festival brings delight to Vietnamese amid soaring coronavirus cases

A man prepares to fly his traditional flute-kite during the annual centuries-old kite festival.

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Vietnam is Asia's hotspot for kite boarding, with reliable wind 70% of the year.

A man tries to fly a kite during the kite festival.

People experience riding conditions for all styles with small-big waves and tidal lagoons with butter flat water.

A man is seen holding a flute kite.

Vietnam is the perfect place to meet other travellers and kiteboarders.

Colourful kites are used during the festival.

The wind is light wind every morning, perfect for beginners and foilers and then picks up in the afternoons for intermediate and advanced riders.

People enjoy a tropical paradise with beachfront accommodations, long, sandy beaches and a variety of restaurants and bars.