Opening of the 14th "Through the Viet Bac Heritage Sites" Program

Delegates attending the Program.

Attending the program were comrades: Tran Tuan Anh, Politburo member, Head of the Central Economic Commission; Chau Van Lam, Party Central Committee member, Provincial Party Secretary, Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Tuyen Quang province; former leaders of the Party and State; leaders of ministries, branches, central agencies; leaders of 6 Viet Bac provinces: Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Thai Nguyen and Cao Bang; leaders of departments, branches and a large number of people.

Then singing performance of the Tay people.

After 14 years of formation and development, the Program has created regional development links in 6 Viet Bac provinces. Tour routes and tourism products have been formed. The number of tourists to the provinces has increased. In the period of 2009-2022, the 6 provinces have attracted over 71 million visitors, with an average growth rate of over 15%/year. Social tourism income reached over 50 trillion VND, contributing to the GRDP of each province, promoting the development of many other economic sectors, creating many jobs for local people.

Comrade Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of Tuyen Quang Provincial People's Committee delivered the opening speech of the Program.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the program, Chairman of Tuyen Quang Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van Son emphasized that with the desire to develop tourism into an important economic sector, the six provinces of the Viet Bac war zone are striving to promote their potential and advantages, bringing tourism to increasingly develop, constantly improving the material and spiritual life of the people. After 14 years of rotation, the tourism program "Through the Viet Bac heritage sites" has become an annual event, a tourism product that increasingly affirms its brand, promotes the effective exploitation of the potential and strengths of each locality, creating momentum for the rapid and sustainable socio-economic development of the region.

This year, the Tourism Program Through the Heritage Sites of Viet Bac was organized on the occasion of Thanh Tuyen Festival, a unique festival of Tuyen Quang, a unique tourism product initiated, preserved and promoted by the people themselves.

This year's festival has the participation of many provinces in the region and some localities and international organizations, attracting special attention from domestic and foreign tourists.

Art performance imbued with the national identity of the people of the Viet Bac region.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet suggested that in order to effectively promote the development of the tourism program "Through the Viet Bac Heritage Areas" associated with the preservation and promotion of the revolutionary historical and cultural values ​​of the Viet Bac War Zone, localities need to focus on implementing a number of solutions such as: accelerating investment in building infrastructure systems and tourism facilities for provinces connecting the Viet Bac Heritage Area; roads to tourist areas, spots, historical and cultural relics. Prioritizing investment in upgrading the system of revolutionary historical and cultural relic clusters... to meet the needs of tourism development. Coordinate in promoting destinations, building tourism brands through promoting the tourism image of the Viet Bac Heritage Area.

Closely coordinate with relevant agencies to promote and advertise the tourism image of each locality and the whole region to domestic and international tourists; develop tourism programs about the Viet Bac heritage area. Promote socialization of tourism development linkage activities associated with community tourism development.

Strengthen the application of modern information technology in tourism propaganda and promotion activities. Pay attention to protecting tourism resources and environment, ensuring security and safety for tourists, ensuring sustainable exploitation of the tourism potential of the whole region.

Art performance imbued with the national identity of the people of the Viet Bac region.

The 14th "Through the Viet Bac Heritage Sites" tourism program and Thanh Tuyen Festival 2023 will take place until September 27 with many unique and attractive cultural, artistic and sports activities to serve tourists such as: Festival of Community Cultural Tourism Villages of 6 Viet Bac provinces; Film Program - Connecting Heritage and Tourism of Tuyen Quang; Trade - Tourism Fair of Tuyen Quang province; Exhibition and introduction of Vietnamese culinary quintessence and Hanoi Beer Festival; Sports competitions.

These are important highlights to promote the tourism potential of each locality. In addition, in the districts, areas and tourist spots of Tuyen Quang province, many activities and events are organized to create attractive playgrounds, attracting tourists to experience, learn and explore.