HBO) – The Hoa Binh Culture – Tourism Week will take place on December 6-10 to honour local culture value, people and land while creating opportunities for the province to popularise its economic and tourism development potential.
The information was heard at a press conference in Hanoi
on November 25, chaired by Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee
Nguyen Van Chuong, who is also head of the organising board for the culture –
tourism week.
Vice Chairman of the provincial
People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong, head of the organising board for the
culture – tourism week, speaks at the press conference.
A multitude of activities will be held during the event, including an opening
ceremony, the "Hoa Binh – land & people” art performance, an exhibition and
performance of outstanding intangible heritages in the locality, the Muong
Beauty contest’s final round, a tourism development conference, and a closing
ceremony.
Most of the questions raised by reporters at the press conference were about
Hoa Binh province’s tourism strengths and revenue, process to set up dossier on
Mo Muong for UNESCO’s recognition as a piece of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity, upcoming culture-tourism weeks, and measures to prevent ripe-off
as well as ensure food safety and hygiene during the culture-tourism week,
among others.
Chuong said that the organising board is making meticulous preparation for the
event. The province will pay due heed to ensure social order and food safety
and hygiene during the week.
He expressed his hope that press agencies will attend and cover the
culture-tourism week so that the local people and land will be nudged closer to
domestic and international friends.
For further information about the event’s activities, reporters can contact the
provincial Department of Information and Communications, he added./.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
