Ca Mau Hot Air Balloon Festival 2026 takes place from August 28 to September 2 with the theme "Ca Mau! Flying with the country into a new era".
At Hung Vuong Square, Bac Lieu ward, Ca Mau province, in the last days of August, a large number of people and tourists were present early to admire the colorful hot air balloons appearing in the sky.
The vast space of Hung Vuong Square is arranged into many areas to serve festival activities. Prominent is the suspension hot air balloon area, where large balloons are fixed by a specialized rope system.
Level 7 balloons can take visitors to a maximum altitude of about 50m. Each flight lasts from 3 to 5 minutes, enough for participants to feel the difference when looking at the space of Bac Lieu ward from above.
In this area, many people and tourists registered to experience. Underground, many people watched each flight. The moment the hot air balloon slowly lifted up in the vast space of the square created excitement, especially for those who witnessed this type for the first time.
Around the flying area, hot air balloons and decorative balloons are arranged into a space for sightseeing and photography. Some balloons are opened so that people and tourists can step inside, witness the structure and experience the space inside the balloon.
Hot air balloons are arranged in many areas of Hung Vuong Square, creating an open festival space. People can access hot air balloons at close range, take photos, visit and follow hanging flight activities, instead of just observing from afar.
To ensure safety, before putting it into public service, the organizers conducted test flights of level 1, level 7 and level 9 hot air balloons, assessing wind conditions, suspension and safe distance.
In addition to hanging and flying activities, the festival also includes motor paragliding performances, sightseeing inside hot air balloons and art and lighting programs. People and tourists also have the opportunity to participate in a draw to experience flying on hot air balloons.
From Hung Vuong Square, the festival space continues to extend to Dat Mui. The hot air balloon flower lantern night will take place on the evening of September 1st at Khai Long Tourist Area.
Appearing for the first time in the sky of Ca Mau, hot air balloons not only bring a new entertainment activity. For the people of the land at the end of the Fatherland, the image of colorful giant balloons slowly flying into the sky is also a special experience, marking the first time a hot air balloon festival is held in Ca Mau.
