1. Giant Inflatable Cat Ba – the new star of the Cat Ba Blue Sea Festival
1.1. Where does the Giant Inflatable Cat Ba appear?
Within the framework of the Cat Ba Blue Sea Festival 2026, the Giant Inflatable Cat Ba appears in the Central Bay area, where a series of large-scale art and entertainment activities take place. These special characters accompany the art parade along the coastal routes, the central square, and the festival stage area.
As early as late afternoon, as crowds began to gather in the festival area, the giant inflatable puppet characters appeared amidst the vibrant island sea space, quickly attracting the attention of thousands of tourists. The presence of these colorful characters made the entire Central Bay area more lively and bustling.
Colorful giant inflatable figures appeared at Central Bay, attracting a large number of tourists to the Cat Ba Blue Sea Festival. (Source: Collected)
1.2. Why do giant inflatable figures attract a large number of tourists?
It is not difficult to spot the Cat Ba giant inflatable figures amidst the crowded sea of people. With their prominent height, large size, and vibrant colorful costumes, these characters become a special visual highlight of the festival.
Each character is designed with a fun, friendly, and artistic style. When moving through the streets, the giant inflatable figures create unexpected and interesting moments that keep tourists captivated. Their approachability and direct interaction have quickly made these characters the new stars of this year's festival season.
2. Impressive Appearances of Cat Ba Giant Inflatable Figures
2.1. Accompanying the special art parade
Giant inflatable puppets become a prominent highlight amidst the vibrant seaside festival atmosphere. (Source: Collected)
One of the most attractive points of the festival is the art parades taking place throughout the central bay area. In that parade, giant inflatable Cat Ba puppets appear alongside glowing LED robots and towering stilt walkers, creating an extremely lively festival scene.
The giant figures continuously move among the crowd, interacting with visitors and joining street performances. Every time the parade passes, the area's atmosphere erupts with cheers, music, and phones constantly capturing memorable moments.
2.2. Immerse yourself with talented street artists
Mermaid dancers with ocean-inspired costumes deliver a captivating performance. (Source: Collected)
Besides inflatable characters, the festival also gathers many talented performing artists. Mermaid dancers in ocean-inspired costumes deliver captivating performances amidst the island space.
Interspersed are dramatic fire dancing and fire-breathing acts that leave the audience in awe. Hoop artists skillfully control dozens of hoops simultaneously, while the sword-balancing artist creates a sense of suspense with performances requiring high precision.
The appearance of the giant inflatable Cat Ba alongside talented artists has created a colorful artistic picture, bringing a new entertainment experience to visitors to the pearl island.
3. Experience check-in with the giant inflatable Cat Ba
3.1. The most beautiful photo spots at the festival
For many tourists, taking photos with the giant inflatable Cat Ba is an unmissable experience. The most popular spots are usually in the central square area, where major performances and art parades take place.
Coastal streets are also ideal locations to capture unique moments when giant characters appear among the festival-goers. Additionally, the area near the performance stage with its modern lighting system offers many impressive frames in the evening.
3.2. Ideal time to meet the giant inflatable
The period from 6 PM to 9 PM is when the giant inflatable Cat Ba appears most frequently in festival programs. This is also the time when art parades, street performances, and interactions with tourists take place vibrantly.
As the sunset gradually gives way to the brilliant artistic lighting system, the entire central bay area takes on a more sparkling appearance. This is the ideal time for tourists to enjoy the festival atmosphere while capturing the best photos.
4. Experiences to combine when attending the festival
4.1. Cool off with a swim
Tourists relax at Cat Ba beach with clear blue water before joining the evening festival. (Source: Collected)
Before immersing themselves in the evening festival atmosphere, tourists can spend time exploring the famous beaches of Cat Ba. Cat Co 1, Cat Co 2, and Cat Co 3 beaches are always on the list of the most beloved destinations thanks to their clear blue water, fine sand, and beautiful natural scenery.
Amidst the bright sunny summer days, the feeling of soaking in the cool water and gazing at the vast blue sea is an experience that helps tourists relax before embarking on the journey to explore the night festival.
4.2. Explore the VUI-Fest Cat Ba Night Market
After immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the art parade and meeting special characters like the giant inflatable cat Ba, tourists can continue their exploration at the VUI-Fest Cat Ba night market, one of the most attractive night entertainment spots in the Central Bay.
The special highlight of VUI-Fest Cat Ba is a series of activities inspired by the fantasy legend of Saint’s Island, a mythical land where people come to temporarily forget the daily hustle and bustle and enjoy freedom in the festive atmosphere by the sea. As soon as visitors step into the night market area, they will be led into a world filled with music, lights, and colorful stories.
VUI-Fest Cat Ba Night Market shimmers with light, bringing a vibrant entertainment space by the Central Bay. (Source: Collected)
Besides the entertainment space, VUI-Fest Cat Ba also aims for creative experiences and a green lifestyle. At the ‘Creative Corner’ by the fountain stage, visitors can bring used plastic bottles or cans to exchange for tickets to participate in handicraft, recycling, or portrait drawing workshops. Meanwhile, the ‘Kindness Corner’ offers the opportunity to exchange old books or toys for green plants and receive a ‘kind heart’ certificate, spreading positive values to the community.
The combination of art, entertainment, cuisine, and green living activities has made VUI-Fest Cat Ba Night Market an unmissable stop on the summer festival journey on the pearl island.
4.3. Admire artistic fireworks by the Central Bay
As night falls, the Central Bay continues to be the focal point of emotions with brilliant artistic fireworks displays against the island sea sky. The fireworks program is held periodically at 9:30 PM on Fridays and 9:00 PM on Saturdays in the area in front of Sun Bavaria Cat Ba. This is an activity eagerly anticipated by many tourists every weekend when visiting Cat Ba.
The moment the first fireworks burst into light is also when the entire bay area seems to awaken in shimmering light. Continuous colorful streaks bloom across the sky and reflect on the deep blue water, creating a scene that is both grand and poetic. The cheers of the crowd mixed with the sound of fireworks create an unforgettable festive atmosphere.
From the Conch Square, coastal streets, or areas near the performance stage, visitors can fully admire this spectacular light show. This is also the ideal time to capture the best photos during your exploration of Cat Ba.
Colorful fireworks reflecting on the water create an impressive scene in Cat Ba. (Source: Collected)
4.4. Sun Bravia Cat Ba Experience
Located in a prime position by the central bay, Sun Bravia Cat Ba is an ideal destination for those who want to combine cuisine, scenery, and a festive atmosphere. The restaurant impresses with its architecture inspired by the German Bavarian style and an open space facing the sea. As the sun gradually disappears behind the horizon, the entire area is bathed in the brilliant orange hues of the sunset, creating a relaxing and emotional scene.
Tourists admire fireworks from Sun Bravia Cat Ba restaurant in a vibrant festival atmosphere. (Source: Collected)
A prominent highlight here is the Sun KraftBeer craft beer line, produced by a modern production line from the renowned German brand Braukon. Cold glasses of beer with their distinctive flavors have become a favorite choice for many tourists after their festival exploration journey.
Not only craft beer, Sun Bavaria Cat Ba also offers a high-class culinary experience with a harmonious combination of European style and fresh seafood from Cat Ba waters. From savory grilled seafood dishes to delicately prepared Western-style dishes, all are designed to enhance the flavor of the craft beer.
Especially, thanks to its direct view of the fireworks area, Sun Bravia Cat Ba is also one of the most ideal locations to enjoy dinner while admiring the brilliant fireworks displays in the central bay sky.
5. Cat Ba Green Festival Experience
Cat Ba Cable Car helps shorten the travel time to the island to about 15 minutes. (Source: Collected)
For a more convenient journey, visitors should choose the Cat Hai Phu Long cable car when traveling to the island. The 3,955 m long cable car route significantly shortens travel time and offers the opportunity to admire the panoramic view of Lan Ha Bay from above.
During festival seasons, the number of visitors to Cat Ba usually increases, so booking cable car tickets, hotel rooms, and dining services in advance is essential. This helps visitors be more proactive in their itinerary and fully enjoy the special activities at the festival.
More than just a simple decoration, Cat Ba giant inflatable figures are becoming a special part of the summer festival space on the pearl island. The appearance of these colorful characters along with LED robots, stilts, and street artists has contributed to creating a vibrant, cheerful, and interactive atmosphere. If you want to capture unique moments during your exploration of the Cat Ba Blue Sea Festival, don't miss the chance to meet and check in with the Cat Ba giant inflatable figures at the Central Bay.
