The organisers of the National Tourism Year 2012 have announced the list of cultural activities to take place from June to August 2012 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

They include the 13th ASEAN International Open Chess Tournament (from June 10 to 19); the Central Coastal Food Festival 2012 (June 28-July 1); Lang Co Festival (June 16-17 in Phu Loc District); the 39th National Long-Course Swimming Competition (June 18-30 in Hue); the National Drama Stage Festival (July 14-28 in Hue); the U17 National Football Champion 2012 (July 11-20 in Hue); and the Traditional Martial Arts Competition (August 23-September 1 in Hue).-VNS