The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
A contestant from Hang Kia community tourism site, Mai Chau district impresses judges with his guiding skills.
The event aimed to honor tour guides who connect visitors with the region's rich history, cultural heritage, traditions, and local attractions, including historical sites, cuisine, and customs.
The competition featured two segments, one in tour guiding skills and the other in personal talents. The contestants demonstrated good skills, creativity, and confidence in introducing their chosen destinations. Some stood out for their poise and expertise, delivering impressive and memorable presentations.
The event provided a vibrant platform for professional development, allowing local tour guides to exchange experiences, enhance their skills, and strengthen their role as representatives of the province's tourism. It also aimed to elevate the overall quality of tour guiding in the region and boost the province’s appeal to domestic and international travelers.
The organising committee awarded three first prizes, three second prizes, and four third prizes. The top performers were Nguyen Dieu Linh from the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant in Hoa Binh city; Nguyen Thi Ngan from Dong Thech Ancient Tombs in Kim Boi district; and Dinh Thi Hang from Tan Lac district.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
In Lac Thuy district, the fertile alluvial land along the Boi River is now home to lush green mulberry gardens, marking the emergence of a new agricultural industry - mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming.
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