(HBO) – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province has opened a training course on skills related to "One commune – one product” (OCOP) rural tourism services in Mai Chau district. Attending the course were 45 officials in charge of tourism and socio-cultural affairs in the district as well as representatives from households involved in tourism.
The trainees were equipped with general
knowledge on tourism and community-based tourism and on how to develop
community-based tourism. They were provided with important measures to attract
visitors, and communication skills with visitors.
The course was also a chance for them to
practice reception, room-making and dining professions.
It has helped train and improve the quality
of human resources serving in the sector, especially those involved in
community-based tourism so as to boost the development of this type of tourism
in Mai Chau district, thus contributing to raising their awareness of building
local products, effectively implementing the OCOP programme and developing
community-based tourism in line with the new-style rural area building.
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
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.
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