The Da Nang Airport in the central coastal city of the same name on January 1 welcomed the first international flight of this year which carried 180 visitors from Hong Kong (China).
The Golden Bridge in Da
Nang (Photo: VNA)
The tourists on Flight UO550
of the Hong Kong Express arrived at the airport at 7:50 am to a welcome
ceremony consisting of art performances, and flower and gift presentation.
Meanwhile, more than 2,000 Chinese tourists arrived at Tien Sa port in the
afternoon the same day on board of the Italian-registered Costa Atlantica
cruiser as the first foreign visitors coming to Da Nang this year on a sea
route.
Leading officials of the municipal tourism authority said the arrival of the
first foreign visitors on the first day of the new year marks the fine start of
the city’s tourism industry in 2019. They said they hope the tour will leave
deep imprints on the mind of the visitors about the friendly and hospitable
locals and scenic sites in the city.
Over the recent years, Da Nang has emerged as an attractive destination for
both foreign and Vietnamese tourists. At the end of last year, the city had 23
direct air routes with 328 flights per week, or 86 flights more than the figure
in 2017, and welcomed 7,660,000 tourist arrivals, including 2,875,000 foreign.
Also last year, Da Nang welcomed 100 arrivals of cruisers to Tien Sa port with
145,000 visitors, a surge of 66% in the number of cruise tourists registered a
year earlier.
Source: VNA
The clothing of women reflects the culture of the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong ethnic groups in the northern province of Hoa Binh.
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Preserving and promoting the cultural values of the Muong ethnic group has become an urgent task in the current context, as many traditional values face the risk of fading away. This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
The Muong ethnic culture, deeply rooted in Vietnam’s mountainous north, continues to be preserved and revitalised by dedicated individuals and communities determined to safeguard their ancestral identity.
The Muong group is one of the largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam, primarily found in Hoa Binh province. The Muong people in Hoa Binh boast a rich and diverse cultural treasure that reflects the unique identity of this ethnic group. Accounting for over 63% of the province's population, they have created and preserved numerous distinctive cultural values, contributing to their unique identity. Their cultural heritage is an invaluable asset, at the heart of their national identity, and represents a vibrant spiritual life that must be preserved and promoted in today’s modern world.
For generations, the ethnic communities of Hoa Binh province, particularly the Muong people, have preserved vibrant festivals deeply intertwined with the region’s geography, nature, and social traditions. These celebrations enrich Hoa Binh’s spiritual life and cultural identity, reflecting both folk beliefs and the intermingling of ethnic customs. Many of these festivals have endured the test of time, passed down through generations and continuing to thrive today. Among them, the Khai Ha (Going Down to the Field) festival stands out as one of the most significant events of the Muong ethnic group.
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