Accordingly, an arts programme honouring the cultural diversity of ethnic groups in Mu Cang Chai district will be staged along the main streets in the downtown of the district on August 31.

The youth enjoys the rustic field at Mu Cang Chai district.

A rural market will take place from August 31 to September 25, featuring 30 booths showcasing local agricultural and forestry products, handicraft products, and traditional costumes.

Folk games, cultural and sporting events will be organised at the district’s stadium and on the peak of Khau Pha pass to entertain visitors every weekend from August 31 to September 22.

Notably, the annual paragliding festival will take place on Mam Xoi hill (La Pan Tan commune), and Khau Pha mountain pass (Cao Pha commune) from August 31 to September 1 and from September 21-22.

Visitors to Mu Cang Chai can also spectating a goat fighting contest, which is held every weekend of the month or take part in a traditional cake making competition and a pattern painting contest using beeswax, which are scheduled for September 22.

A paraglider shows off his skills from the Khau Pha mountain pass.

There is also a photo exhibition extolling the beauty and tourism potential of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, and various community-based tourism activities that allow visitors to explore the cultural value of Thai and Mong ethnic groups in the district.

The activities, hosted by the of Mu Cang Chai district People’s Committee, aims to honour the national landscape of Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields and the cultural values of local ethnic groups, as well as boosting tourism development in the locality.

Two groups invest nearly 7.7 trillion VND in Yen Bai’s tourism

The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai has attracted tourism investment from two major groups worth nearly 7.7 trillion VND (333.24 million USD) since the start of 2019, said the provincial Department of Planning and Investment. 

Vietnam looks to make tourism a spearhead

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will develop tourism into a spearhead by 2030, creating impetus to boost the growth of other industries, and making significant contributions to shaping a modern economy.

Hanoi tourism earns highest revenue over past 4 years

  

Vietnam’s tourism to be promoted in Japanese cities

A programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism will take place in Japanese cities of Sapporo, Kanagawa and Tokyo from September 6-15, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 

Bac Giang to support community-based tourism development

(BGO)- Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee has issued the Decision approving the Plan on supporting community-based tourism development of Bac Giang province in 2019 and 2020. 

Source: NDO