On April 12, in Hanoi, Ha Giang province, held a forum to promote tourism in Ha Giang - Asia's leading regional cultural destination. The forum not only introduced and promoted the image of Ha Giang people and tourism to many domestic and international friends, but also received valid opinions from leading experts, thereby helping Ha Giang further promote the traditional cultural values, potentials and strengths of the province to develop tourism systematically and sustainably, bringing more jobs and increasing income for local people.

One of the performances to welcome the forum

With the theme “Ha Giang - Asia's leading regional cultural destination”, this is the purpose of the forum, to introduce and promote the image of Ha Giang land and people with majestic and poetic natural landscapes, unique customs and practices, typical cultural products of indigenous peoples, thereby attracting the attention of domestic and international tourists, expanding cooperation opportunities between Ha Giang province and other localities in the country and with countries around the world, aiming to build Ha Giang into an attractive tourist destination, sustainable development associated with cultural and environmental conservation.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vuong Ngoc Ha and delegates attending the forum

At the forum, the Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Association assessed that Ha Giang is becoming one of the prominent destinations, favored by international and domestic visitors thanks to its unique landscape and strong cultural identity. The Department proposed that the province should invest more in tourism infrastructure, improve service quality, and at the same time build cultural tourism products and focus on building a separate brand for Ha Giang. Asia's leading destination poses a huge challenge for a natural tourist destination, especially a big challenge for Ha Giang, how to make culture a product to sell to tourists.

Representatives of the Department of Performing Arts highly appreciated the efforts of Ha Giang province in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values. According to the Department, Ha Giang is not only a land of majestic landscapes, but also a living cultural treasure that needs to be exploited in the right direction for sustainable tourism development. Combining ethnic art performances in community tours to preserve and create added value for Ha Giang tourism.

Mr. ALI AKBAR NAZARI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Vietnam, said: By connecting the precious values ​​of Ha Giang, culture, and people with the international market, we not only promote sustainable tourism, but also build bridges of friendship and understanding.

Mr. ALI AKBAR NAZARI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Vietnam shared

Mr. ALI AKBAR NAZARI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to Vietnam shared: “ We can implement a sustainable tourism initiative, build joint eco-tourism programs for travel lovers in both countries. Share knowledge and cooperate in marketing and branding campaigns to position Shan Tuyet tea and tourism as a premium product in the Middle East. By cooperating, we can open up new opportunities and strengthen bilateral relations”.

Director of the Department of Performing Arts, People's Artist Xuan Bac spoke at the forum.

Through the Forum, Ha Giang has an opportunity to connect, listen to opinions and practical suggestions from relevant parties, to recognize and build a strategy for sustainable cultural tourism development. With the right orientation and the support of agencies and associations, Ha Giang strives to become a unique cultural destination in Asia.