The opening ceremony was a grand event that showcased the enchanting beauty of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a world cultural and natural heritage site.
The ceremony featured an art troupe from Udomxay province in Laos, as well as artists and artisans from different cultural regions of the country.
In her speech, Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan highlighted the festival’s goal of connecting heritage sites and inter-regional tourism centers across the country, as well as promoting cultural exchange and preserving heritage values.
She expressed her hope that the festival would contribute to Ninh Binh’s efforts to prioritize the development of culture and the preservation of the province’s cultural values. These efforts are part of Ninh Binh’s plan to become a centrally-managed city by 2035 and a leading locality in the country’s cultural industry.
This year’s festival includes various activities that showcase the connection, convergence, and spread of cultural heritage within the locality and throughout the country.
Festival kicks off at Vietnam’s largest pagoda
The opening ceremony of the 2019 Bai Dinh Pagoda festival was held in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, the northern province of Ninh Binh on February 10 or the 6th day of the lunar new year.
Ninh Binh opens national culture, sports, tourism festival
A national culture, sports and tourism festival opened in Ninh Binh city, the northern province of Ninh Binh, on October 28.
An Ancient Pagoda in the World Heritage Site of Trang An
Though the Tam Coc grotto is more popular than Bich Dong in NinhBinh province, about 120km to the south of Hanoi, the latter is still visit-worthy and in fact, still a favourite destination among tourists.
Vietnam-Laos-China ‘con’ throwing festival to take place in Lai Chau
NDO – A ‘con’ (colourful fabric ball) throwing festival of border districts in Vietnam, Laos and China is scheduled to take place in the northern province of Lai Chau on December 29-31, 2019, under the theme “Friendship Colours”.
Ninh Binh expects to welcome 7.8 million tourists in 2020
Ninh Binh province, which is hosting the 2020 National Tourism Year, strives to welcome about 7.8 million tourists in the year, including approximately one million foreigners.
