(HBO) - The Hoa Binh chapter of the Vietnam Women's Union in collaboration with the center for community education and development and the Coca-Cola Vietnam has organised a conference on training skills for developing community-based and sustainable tourism in the province. Attending the event were representatives of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and more than 50 officials and businesswomen working in the field.
At the conference.
The event aimed to raise awareness of the public,
particularly women working in the accommodation service sector, on the
importance of community-based development in line with the province’s socio-economic
growth, improvement of living standards, promotion of cultural identities, and
quality of lodging services.
At the conference, experts analysed the opportunity for
developing the domestic travel market after COVID-19 and presented a series of
knowledge to participants. The knowledge includes how to build a community
network for homestay services; how to build trademark and advertise based on
local culture; and how to cook and decorate local food; among others.
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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