Industry News
North Korea - US Summit: Golden Opportunity For Ha Noi Tourism
The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un later this month is considered as a “golden opportunity” for Ha Noi's tourism and businesses have already taken actions to seize this opportunity.
Vice Chairman of the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Ha Van Sieu told local media that the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un is a big event with global impact.
This is a great opportunity for Ha Noi in particular and Viet Nam in general to promote the country, people and attractive destinations through about 3,000 international agencies and newspapers covering the summit.
Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi Tourism Association Trinh Thi My Nghe said that US President Barack Obama tasting bun cha, French President Macron drinking coffee and walking in Ha Noi's Old Quarter or an Australian Prime Minister running around Hoan Kiem Lake were broadly reported worldwide by international media, thereby showing Hanoi as a safe and hospitable destination in Viet Nam.
Many experts said that this event will make Ha Noi and Viet Nam more widely known as a destination of peace.
In order to take advantage of this rare opportunity, Vice Chairman of VNAT Ha Van Sieu said that the VNAT has promptly worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and proactively provided information and data about Viet Nam tourism.
At the International Media Center of the summit, VNAT is displaying identification images of the country and people and arrange tours for international journalists who want to tour Ha Noi and surrounding areas
This is a great opportunity for Ha Noi in particular and Viet Nam in general to promote the country, people and attractive destinations through about 3,000 international agencies and newspapers covering the summit.
Vice Chairman of the Ha Noi Tourism Association Trinh Thi My Nghe said that US President Barack Obama tasting bun cha, French President Macron drinking coffee and walking in Ha Noi's Old Quarter or an Australian Prime Minister running around Hoan Kiem Lake were broadly reported worldwide by international media, thereby showing Hanoi as a safe and hospitable destination in Viet Nam.
Many experts said that this event will make Ha Noi and Viet Nam more widely known as a destination of peace.
In order to take advantage of this rare opportunity, Vice Chairman of VNAT Ha Van Sieu said that the VNAT has promptly worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and proactively provided information and data about Viet Nam tourism.
At the International Media Center of the summit, VNAT is displaying identification images of the country and people and arrange tours for international journalists who want to tour Ha Noi and surrounding areas
Destination Highlights
10th Anniversary Of UNESCO Recognition Of Quan Ho Singing Market
A programme has been held in Bac Ninh city, the northern province of Bac Ninh to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Quan ho (love duet) singing being recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
The “Ve mien Quan Ho” (Coming to the Quan ho region) programme was jointly organised on February 23 by the provincial Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee and Fatherland Front Committee.
Addressing the event, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tu Quynh said that after 10 years since Quan Ho singing was honoured by UNESCO (2009-2019), with the efforts of the political system and local people, Bac Ninh province has seriously implemented its commitments with UNESCO to preserving and fostering heritage values and spreading Quan Ho singing.
Addressing the event, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Tu Quynh said that after 10 years since Quan Ho singing was honoured by UNESCO (2009-2019), with the efforts of the political system and local people, Bac Ninh province has seriously implemented its commitments with UNESCO to preserving and fostering heritage values and spreading Quan Ho singing.
From only 49 original Quan Ho villages and 34 clubs, there are now 369 Quan Ho villages and 381 clubs with over 10,000 members. Especially, more than 140 clubs are run in other provinces and by overseas Vietnamese communities.
Quan Ho is an art form that combines various elements, including music, lyrics and costumes, and features the distinctive culture of people in the region formerly called Kinh Bac.
The art of love duets was inscribed in UNESCO’s representative list of intangible cultural heritage in September 2009.
The art of love duets was inscribed in UNESCO’s representative list of intangible cultural heritage in September 2009.
Efforts Made To Preserve Ethnic Minority Attire
Students of ethnic minority backgrounds or those attending ethnic minority boarding schools will wear traditional costumes two days per week and during festivals, under a project approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
The project to preserve and promote the traditional costumes of Vietnamese ethnic minorities has a total funding of 222.9 billion VND (9.58 million USD), with 51.2 billion VND (2.2 million USD) sourced from the state budget and the rest from the local coffer.
It is expected to contribute to the sustainable cultural development of Vietnamese ethnic minorities, and raise public awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting the traditional clothes and customs of ethnic minority groups.
The project, to last from 2019 to 2030, will also compile a list of the costumes and outfits, honouring outstanding artisans in this field.
According to the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups’ Culture, 40 of the 54 ethnic groups across the country no longer wear their traditional costumes on a daily basis.
Instead, there is a growing tendency to adorn ready-to-wear mass-produced clothes, it said.
It is expected to contribute to the sustainable cultural development of Vietnamese ethnic minorities, and raise public awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting the traditional clothes and customs of ethnic minority groups.
The project, to last from 2019 to 2030, will also compile a list of the costumes and outfits, honouring outstanding artisans in this field.
According to the Museum of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups’ Culture, 40 of the 54 ethnic groups across the country no longer wear their traditional costumes on a daily basis.
Instead, there is a growing tendency to adorn ready-to-wear mass-produced clothes, it said.
Travel Updates
Vinpearl Hotel Imperia Hai Phong
Located at the prime location, designed in a modern, classy, trendy style with a diversified utility system with 45 floors. Vinpearl Hotel Imperia Hai Phong becomes the symbol of prosperity and dynamism. As one of the city's bright spots in the high-end complex with the most modern utility system in the North - Vinhomes Imperia, Vinpearl Hotel Imperia Hai Phong is not only a resort destination "all-in-one ”, but also the place to organize the most luxurious meeting and wedding party services. Vinpearl Hotel Imperia Hai Phong owns 362 rooms luxurious and comfortable in the flexible area from 35.5 m2 - 300m2.
Address: Vinhomes Imperia Urban Area, Ha Noi Street, Thuong Ly Ward, Hong Bang District, Hai Phong City, Vietnam
