BHG - The literature and arts sector of Ha Giang was established in 1991, initially as a part separated from the former Ha Tuyen Province. In 1992, the Ha Giang Provincial Association of Literature and Arts was officially founded with just over 10 members. Today, it has grown to include 160 members active in various fields such as literature, fine arts, photography, music, theatre, and cinema. The Association publishes the Ha Giang Arts Magazine, a monthly publication with 1,000 printed copies, a dedicated website, and a fanpage, helping to promote the literature and art works to the public.
BHG - After being honoured as “Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination” at the World Travel Awards (WTA) in 2024, Ha Giang has once again been nominated in the same category for 2025. This is an opportunity for Ha Giang to retain its title and advance further on the international tourism map.
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BHG - On April 12, Ha Giang Province held a tourism promotion forum in Hanoi under the theme ‘Ha Giang – Asia's leading regional cultural destination’. The event was attended by leaders of agencies under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the Vietnam Tourism Association, as well as international organisations and representatives of Ha Giang Province.
BHG - Located among the mountains, forests and vast rice fields, the Tay people's stilt houses in Ha Giang are not only a place to live but also a unique cultural symbol, closely associated with the spiritual life of many generations.
BHG - In the first quarter of 2025, Ha Giang Province welcomed more than 848,000 visitors, including nearly 108,000 foreign tourists and over 740,000 domestic visitors. Total tourism revenue reached nearly 2.3 trillion VND.
BHG - Ha Giang Province is not only known for its fragile buckwheat fields swaying in the wind or the purple mint flowers offering sweet nectar but also for the brilliant yellow mustard fields stretching across the high mountains. In the crisp air of the border highlands, the golden hue of the mustard flowers is like a warm flame, a gentle whisper from nature.
BHG - Ha Giang Province has been famous for breathtaking natural landscapes, winding mountain roads that touch the clouds, rustic villages, and unique cuisine. Thanks to a well-planned tourism development strategy, the province has been continuously improving its tourism offerings, developing community-based tourism, promoting itself on international platforms, and participating in major tourism events.
BHG - Khau Vai Commune in Meo Vac District is not only famous for its romantic love stories but also as a potential tourist destination with majestic natural scenery and unique cultural identity. The combination of beautiful nature, traditional culture and interesting tourist experiences makes this place increasingly attractive to tourists.
BHG - Traditional crafts in Meo Vac District have been preserved and developed, contributing to safeguarding cultural value and creating jobs and increasing people's income.
BHG - Traditional festivals are not only cultural beauty but also a bridge connecting the community, helping people get closer together, share joy and preserve national identity. Festivals still play an important role in modern life, strengthening solidarity and spreading cultural values.
BHG - Ha Giang Province has focused on investment to complete infrastructure, develop unique tourism products, enhance promotion of its image, and gradually perfect the criteria for Dong Van Stone Plateau to become a national tourist area.
BHG - In recent years, Dong Van District has leveraged the cultural resources of its ethnic communities to promote sustainable tourism. As a highland border district of Ha Giang Province, home to 18 ethnic groups, of which the Mong ethnic people account for 87.7%, Dong Van boasts breathtaking landscapes, geological heritage sites, and a fresh climate. Notably, the district lies at the heart of the UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau, featuring 25 geological heritage sites and numerous traditional festivals that attract both domestic and international visitors.
BHG - Implementing the National target programme on building new-style rural area, Ha Giang Province is focused on preserving and promoting cultural values, contributing to meeting cultural criteria and driving economic growth, particularly in the tourism sector.
The role of literature and arts in Ha Giang Province’s development
