Singer Phuong Thanh (front) and poet Do Trung Quan pose on a 1960s motorbike in Hoi An during preparations for the upcoming vintage auto festival

The Palm Garden Resort in Hoi An is set to parade more than 200 antique motorbikes and cars through the ancient town over three days early next month.

Head of Palm Garden Resort Nguyen Thanh Sang told Thanh Nien that this year’s bike and car tour looks set to “outperform” the last one held in 2007.

In addition, some environmentally friendly and uniquely designed vehicles around 50 years old will travel from Hoi An to other destinations in Quang Nam Province, said Sang.

Included in the line-up are 30 vintage cars, 20 jeeps, 50 Mobylettes, 50 Vespas, 20 Geely CD motors, and 50 coupe automobiles of various makes.

Miss World 2008 Ksenia Sukhinova, her 2007 predecessor Zang Ji Lin, and three models from Vietnam’s north, south and central regions will participate in the event, organizers said.

As well, famous local singers will perform at a gala dinner on June 5 to raise money for charity.

Reported by Dang Ngoc Khoa