Hoi An Graffiti Festival 2008, whose slogan is “Blaze and Shine,” will be held on the Hoai River, Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam on June 24.

Twenty young artists from Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An as well as 40 tourists, will stand in boats to spray-paint a 600-m long, 1.6m high nylon canvas hung along the river.

The show will be organised by the River Vietnam Arts and Media Company.

The ancient town of Hoi An will welcome more than 80 beauties from throughout the world for Miss Universe 2008, to be held the next day.

The young women will travel around the ancient town by pedicab (xích lô) and take part in a gala featuring musical performances, folk dances at Kazic Park as well as social and community activities scheduled over two days. (SGGP)