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Young Mong man brings traditional melodies of flute to the world Young Mong man brings traditional melodies of flute to the world
BHG - Born in 2005, Ly MiCuong has nurtured a passion for music since childhood. Being aware of his responsibility to preserve his ethnic identity, Cuong decided to leave his homeland to further flaunt his musical talent. Cuong has won many international awards thanks to his unique combination of modern songs with traditional musical instruments, such as flute, harp, and ‘khen’ (panpipe).
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Ha Giang welcomes nearly 143,000 visitors during April 30 - May 1 holidays
14:24, 04/05/2024
BHG - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has revealed that the number of tourists to Ha Giang during the holiday period from April 30 to May 1, 2024, was estimated at 142,800 (an increase of 13.5% over the same period in 2023). Of this figure, international visitors were estimated at 7,800 and domestic visitors at 135,000 (daytime visitors were 70,000, overnight guests were 72,800); accommodation capacity reached 75-80%. Total tourism revenue was estimated at 354.1 billion VND.
Phong Luu Khau Vai Love Market impresses tourists
09:12, 02/05/2024
BHG - The rocky plateau of Meo Vac has many markets imbued with the cultural identity of ethnic minority groups. However, Phong Luu Khau Vai Love Market, which takes place on the 27th day of the third lunar month annually, is a memorable market which has always left a deep impression on visitors, thanks to its uniqueness, that cannot be found anywhere else.
Bong fish - A specialty of Ha Thanh Village
07:58, 23/04/2024
BHG - The Bong fish (Spinibarbusdenticulatus) is a natural species living in large rivers in the northern mountainous region, such as the Lo River and Gam River.
Ha Giang Newspaper marks 60 years since first issue
08:43, 10/04/2024
BHG - Ha Giang Newspaper organised a ceremony on April 10 to mark its 60th anniversary and celebrate 60 years since the first issue (April 13, 1964 - April 13, 2024). The event was attended by Le Quoc Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee (PCC), Editor-in-Chief of Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper, Deputy Head of the PCC Commission for Communication and Education, and Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association...
Impressive art programme “Ha Giang’s cultural colours”
10:13, 09/04/2024
BHG - Ha Giang - a cultural region rich in identity, with thousands of years of history of formation and development. Ha Giang not only attracts tourists with its charming natural scenery and kind-hearted people but also with very unique and attractive dishes. It is from those unique cultural features of the people that Ha Giang has organised cultural and tourism festivals to create a cultural space that unites the community in the spirit of great national solidarity. For many years, Ha Giang has had activities to introduce culture, tourism, and cuisine to domestic and foreign friends about the unique culture of the borderland at the beginning of the country. Thanks to that, Ha Giang has become Asia's leading emerging destination.
Ha Giang: Two tourist attractions and experiences named among Vietnam’s Top 7 Impressions 2023
10:24, 05/04/2024
BHG - Vietnam's Top 7 Impressive 2023 programme was organised by Saigon TiepThi, an online publication of the Saigon Times Group, with the aim to select the top destinations, travel experiences, architecture, and beautiful landscapes in Vietnam in 2023.
Tuyen Quang int'l hot-air balloon festival to return next month
10:11, 05/04/2024
The third International Hot-air Balloon Festival will take place in Tuyen Quang city, the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang from April 27 to May 2, heard a media conference held in the central city of Da Nang on March 29.
Southern traditional cake festival to take place in Can Tho City
15:40, 04/04/2024
The annual southern traditional cake festival will take place in Binh Thuy district, Can Tho City from April 17 to April 21 to both preserve and celebrate southern traditional cakes, whilst simultaneously building a trademark for them.
Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum extends opening time at night
09:31, 03/04/2024
The opening time of the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum will be extended on some evenings to meet the growing demand of visitors during the peak periods, especially during holidays, on April 30, May 1, the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7) and the National Tourism Year – Dien Bien 2024.
Poster exhibition marks 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory
09:29, 03/04/2024
An exhibition featuring 70 propaganda posters on the Dien Bien Phu Victory officially opened at the May 7 Square in Dien Bien Phu City in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on April 2.