The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a meeting on November 23 to review the organisation of the Hoa Binh Culture-Tourism Week 2024 and the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.
Officials attended the meeting including Vice Chairman of the provincial
People's Committee and Head of the organising committee for the cultural week
Nguyen Van Toan; and Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and
head of the organising board for the fish and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su.
Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising
board for the cultural week Nguyen Van Toan presents commendation certificates
from the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee to collectives that
contribute to the success of the cultural week and the festival.
Vice Chairman of
the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising board for the fish
and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su awards commendation certificates to
individuals for their outstanding contributions to the cultural week and the
festival.
The provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development praise the collectives for
their efforts in organising the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.
Speaking at
the closing
ceremony, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Quach Thi Kieu said that the two events which took place from November 15 - 23
left a profound impression on local residents and visitors.
Within the framework of the festival, 112 booths
displayed Da river fish and shrimp products, agricultural and OCOP products,
drawing tens of thousands of visitors.
The organisers auctioned two locally-raised
specialty fish from Hoa Binh lake, getting 255 million VND (10,000 USD). A
fishing competition on Hoa Binh lake, aimed at promoting culture and the scenic
beauty of the lake, saw participation from many anglers, and 11 prizes were
awarded across various categories. Following the competition, the province’s
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development organized a fish release to
regenerate aquatic resources in the Da river.
Nguyen Huy Nhuan, Director of the provincial
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasised the success of the
Culture-Tourism Week and the fish and shrimp festival. He highlighted that the
activities promote the image and potential of Hòa Bình, showcasing the
beautiful natural landscapes, and the unique cultural heritage of its ethnic
minority groups in the province.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the provincial
People's Committee awarded commendation certificates to 15 collectives and 30
individuals for their outstanding contributions to the organisation of the two
events.
The Director of the province’s Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development also presented certificates of merit to 20
collectives and ten individuals for their contribution to the festival.
As part of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Hoa Binh Province Da River Fish and Shrimp Festival, the auction of specialty fish from the Hoa Binh reservoir attracted significant attention.
The 2nd Da River Fish and Shrimp Festival took place in the northern province of Hoa Binh from November 19-23. Present at the opening ceremony of the festival were Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Quoc Tri, Chairman of the provincial People's Council Bui Duc Hinh, and Chairman of the provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh, among others.
The 17th Congress of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Organisation for the 2020–2025 term set out 19 key objectives and tasks, including four targets for the agriculture sector namely an average growth rate of 4.5% for agriculture-forestry-fisheries; forest coverage of over 51.5%; access to clean water for 95% of the rural population; and 70% of communes achieving new rural standards.
The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on November 20 coordinated with Hai Dang Group Hoa Binh Seafood Company Limited to release 1.5 tonnes of fries into Hoa Binh Lake to regenerate aquatic resources, with a total value of 266 million VND (10,460 USD).
On the afternoon of November 16, Nguyen Phi Long, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held a reception for a delegation from the Indian Embassy led by Ambassador Sandeep Arya. The delegation included the chairperson of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, embassy personnel, and Indian businesses operating in Vietnam. Accompanying Long at the meeting were leaders of the provincial People's Committee and representatives from various departments and sectors.
