The splendid parade on April 26 held as part of the spectacular Carnival Ha Long 2018.(Photo: baoquangninh.com.vn)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – The northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city was treated to a splendid paradeon April 26 held as part of the spectacular Carnival Ha Long 2018.
Akaleidoscope of culture, history of tourism of the northern province of QuangNinh was highlighted at the event, which was demonstrated through stellarperformances by more than 1,000 domestic and foreign artists.
Through the three themes: Discovering spiritual and festive lands, Discoveringvibrant ethnic colours and Ha Long-legend and international exchanges, theimages of Yen Tu mountain, traditional festivals, long beaches and high-endhotels and entertainment zones were brought closer to the tourists than ever.
With meticulous preparation, the parade has become an impressive highlight,making significant contributions to the success of Carnival Ha Long 2018.
This year, the province also hosts the National Tourism Year 2018-Ha Long-Quang Ninh. Tickets will be distributed free for local people and tourists atHa Long city and the entrance of Sun Carnival Square, the venue of theceremony, which is able to host more than 10,200 spectators.
According to theprovincial Tourism Department, Quang Ninh is estimated to welcome about 575,000visitors during the four-day holiday (from April 28 - May 1) celebrating the NationalReunification Day (April 30) and Labour Day (May 1), representing a rise of 25percent year-on-year.
During the National Tourism Year 2018, a series of festivals will be held in 14localities of Quang Ninh.
The province, home to the world natural heritage site of Ha Long Bay, is thehost of the National Tourism Year 2018 themed “Ha Long-Heritage, Wonder,Friendly Destination”. It is projected to host at least 51 cultural, sports andtourism events throughout the year.
Quang Ninh hopes to welcome 12 million visitors this year, including fivemillion foreigners, and earn 22 trillion VND (968 million USD) in tourismrevenue.
In 2017, it received 9.87 million arrivals, including 4.28 million foreigners,up 18 percent and 23 percent annually, respectively. The sector earned over17.88 trillion VND (786.9 million USD), up 30 percent compared to the previousyear, and contributed 3.2 trillion VND (140.8 million USD) to the State budget,accounting for 11.9 percent of the local budget collection.-VNA
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