(VOVWORLD) - The Ha Giang International Culture, Tourism and Cuisine Festival opened in Ha Giang city on Friday to promote cultural, tourism and culinary values and introduce local tourist destinations.
 The unique dishes of Ha Giang ethnic people introducing at the International Culture, Tourism and Cuisine Festival. (Photo: Minh Tam/VNA) |
The 3-day event will also create exchange opportunities for businesses, organizations and individuals and showcase local products.
Nguyen Van Son, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, said the festival has 65 booths, 22 of them are from provinces and cities nationwide, 17 culinary booths representing China, Azerbaijan, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, and the remaining booths introducing cuisine, culture, and tourism of Ha Giang.
“In order to build Ha Giang tourism brand in the new period, we offer visitors experience of the culture of various regions. We also create an ethnic culture space and organize an art program titled ‘Ha Giang, the color of culture’,” said Son.
Festival goers can also try the delicious specialties prepared by chefs from 22 provinces and cities nationwide and Ha Giang’s districts.
“This is also an opportunity to promote links between Ha Giang and provinces, cities, associations and tourism businesses to jointly develop new tourism products and routes and expand tourism markets,” Son noted.