(HBO) - The Provincial Fatherland Front has coordinated with the Action Center for Community Development to organize a survey to collect opinions of the people in Gia Mo, Nhan My (Tan Lac); Tu Son (Kim Boi); Quyet Thang (Lac Son); Cao Son (Da Bac) commune on the policies supporting the economic development in association with the community tourism. 160 representatives from the community groups, the heads and the deputy heads of the communes’ People’s Inspection Committees.
The scenes of the survey collecting
people’s opinions in Tu Son commune (Kim Boi).
The
surveys in the communes have showed that the majority of people have agreed and
completely agreed on the development of the community tourism. They have a
need, a desire to develop the community tourism. Many people say that the
community tourism has helped increase the their income, but they have not
satisfied with that income level.
The
people’s recommendations mainly focus on the followings: There should be
specific policies and plans on the community tourism and vision. It is
necessary to invest in infrastructure such as electricity, roads,
telecommunications ... at the tourist spots.
It is also important to create
conditions for domestic and foreign investors to develop tourism, but it must
attach with the protection and preservation of the national cultural identity, the
natural resources, and the historical and cultural relics. The specialized
cultural community tourism villages with brands should be built. The local
tourism should be promoted to tourists more often. Every year the training
courses on tourism should be opened. It is suggested teaching English to the
local people, opening classes to teach the ethnic languages for the young
generations, opening the classes to transfer the traditional craft. The local
people need to learn and capture tourism information, raising the awareness to
reserve the national culture, clean the environment and protect the natural
resources, and the secure.
Hoa Binh province’s rich natural and cultural resources position it as a prime location for developing community-based tourism (CBT). In recent years, support from central and provincial policies, as well as assistance from non-governmental organisations, have encouraged local ethnic minority and mountainous communities to actively engage in the sector.
Van Son Commune, Tan Lạc district, Hoa Binh province also known as "Cloud Valley," boasts a cool climate, stunning natural landscapes, and majestic scenery. Visitors who have been to this place should make a stop at Chien Hamlet to experience a lot of fascinating things and feel the friendly, warmth of the Muong ethnic people.
Thanks to the effective exploitation of natural landscape and the cultural diversity of ethnic minorities, Hoa Binh province has become an attractive destination for tourists seeking experiences and exploration.
The Department of Cultural Heritage has just coordinated with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province to organize a training on implementing the model of the cultural heritage connected in the cultural tourism journey in Cao Phong and Lac Son districts.
The Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, is endowed with pristine natural landscape, and Dao Tien ethnic minority community in the village preserves rich cultural heritage, including traditional housing, clothing, language, scripts, customs, and daily life practices. Since the community-based tourism model was introduced in the locality, these traditional cultural values have been further preserved and promoted.