(HBO) - Mai Chau is an ideal destination for tourists because of the natural scenery, people and the unique features of customs and practices of Thai and Mong ethnic groups, etc. In the past, Mai Chau tourism thrives, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists to visit and explore. To gradually affirm the position of Mai Chau tourism on Vietnam's tourism map, Mai Chau district is gradually aiming to develop high quality tourism with tourism products, service quality, etc.
Tour guides exchange professional occupation
and professional skills to improve communication skills, towards the satisfaction
of tourists. Photo taken in Hich village, Mai Hich commune (Mai Chau).
The district pays special attention to the
preservation and promotion of the ethnic cultural identity. The district
restores and organizes traditional festivals such as: the Xen Muong festival of
the Thai ethnic group, the Gau Tao festival of the Mong ethnic group, etc. The
community tourism sites must strictly implement the regulations on the
preservation of the ethnic culture, such as: keeping the stilt houses;
welcoming clothes must be national costumes; the service prices must comply
with regulations, etc.
Besides, the district is interested in
building specific tourist products. The district gradually establishes the
international, inter-provincial, inter-regional, intra-provincial,
intra-provincial and intra-regional tourist routes.
The whole district has 574 workers in tourism
field, of which there are 2 postgraduate qualifications, 48 at university
level, 50 people at college level, 68 people at intermediate level, the rest is
at high school level.
Types of accommodation in the district are
invested with full facilities. Currently, the district has 138 business and
tourist accommodation establishments, including 9 hotels, 26 motels, 103
community guesthouses. The whole district has 13 villages doing business of
community tourism activities. Some tourist sites operate effectively such as Mai Chau
Ecolodge (Na Phon commune), Mai Chau Villlas (Mai Hich commune), Lac village
(Chieng Chau commune), etc. The tourist spots attract a large number of domestic and
international visitors. In 2018, Mai Chau tourism has welcomed nearly 332,000
visitors to visit and explore (increasing 7,464 visitors compared to 2017),
including 132,500 international visitors, 199,500 domestic tourists. The total
revenue from tourism reached 107.6 billion VND (increasing 18 billion VND
compared to 2017).
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.