Hanoi, April 24 -- Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Hanoi International Martial Arts Festival will take place in Hanoi from August 7 to 9, bringing together thousands of martial artists from Vietnam and abroad. Organised by the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports and relevant bodies, the festival is expected to attract up to 2,000 martial arts masters, athletes and coaches from both domestic clubs and international troupes. This will be the first large-scale event held in the city to honour national martial arts while strengthening cultural and sports exchanges both domestically and internationally. During the event, the Hanoi People's Committee aims to develop the capital into a centre for regional cultural and sports activities. The martial art...