(HBO) - A ceremony was held at the Hoa Binh provincial Culture Palace on November 26 to review and award winners of the 2019 photo and video clip contest popularising Hoa Binh Lake tourism area. The event was co-hosted by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the provincial Association of Literature and Arts, and the Hoa Binh Radio & Television Station.
Visitors at the event.
The contest aimed to promote the
images of local people, cultural identities and diversity, natural scenery,
cultural and historical vestiges, and outstanding tourism products to domestic
and foreign visitors at the area, thereby choosing the best photos and clips featuring
the area as well as honouring authors of works with creative value in the
fields of film shooting and photography.
As of October 16, the organising
board received 405 photo entries by 18 professional and amateur photographers,
including 30 photos featuring Bo waterfall, Bo market and Da river before Hoa
Binh hydropower plant was built, and others taken during the French domination.
The board also received 18 clips popularising the area by 9 individuals and
units.
At the event, the organising
board presented the first photo prize to "Miniature Ha Long Bay” by Nguyen Xuan
Thanh, the second prizes to "Bo Temple in spring” by Nguyen Xuan Thanh and
"Quietness at noon” by Dinh Hai, the third prizes to "Nurturing the future” by
Nguyen Xuan Thanh and "Early sunshine in Ba Khan” by Thai Kien, "Tourists
experience kayaking in Da Bac” by Hoang Minh and 10 consolation prizes. Ten
auxiliary prizes were also granted to collectors of photos depicting Bo
waterfall, Bo market and Da river before the construction of the Hoa Binh
hydropower plant.
The first prize in video clip
category went to "Bed of Hoa Binh Lake – A green gem in the northwestern
mountains and forests” by the provincial Radio & Television Station. The
second prizes came to "Hoa Binh Lake – Ha Long Bay on mountain” by the
provincial Radio & Television Station and "Identity and integration” by
Nguyen Xuan Thanh, and the third prizes to "Ecological tourism on Hoa Binh
lake” by Radio The Voice of Vietnam, and "Travelling around attractive and
charming Hoa Binh lake” by the provincial Radio & Television Station, and
"Aerial view of Hoa Binh lake” by Cao Phong district’s Centre for Culture and
Media, and 10 consolation prizes to quality works./.
A diverse chain of eco-tourism and resort destinations concentrated in Hoa Binh city and the districts of Tan Lac, Da Bac, and Luong Son… Along with the launch of several key high-quality resort tourism projects, these developments have reshaped the landscape and enhanced the appeal of Hoa Binh as a travel destination.
Boasting diverse terrain, a mild climate, and rich natural resources, Cao Phong district is increasingly asserting its place on Vietnam’s tourism map, attracting both domestic and foreign visitors. The district is renowned for its stunning landscapes, majestic mountains, a crystal-clear hydropower lake, and the unique cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
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.