Culture-tourism week invites visitors to Bac Lieu province
Culture and tourism in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu are being introduced to people from across Vietnam and foreigners during a special week that kicked off on November 20.
A performance at the opening ceremony of the Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Week on November 20 (Photo: VNA)
Bac Lieu (VNA) – Culture and tourism in theMekong Delta province of Bac Lieu are being introduced to people from acrossVietnam and foreigners during a special week that kicked off on November 20.
At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister ofCulture, Sports and Tourism Le Quang Tung said Bac Lieu is renowned for itsrich culture and natural resources as it stands at the confluence of manydifferent cultures, especially the Kinh, Hoa and Khmer ethnic groups. It is a cradleof “don ca tai tu” music and songs in southern Vietnam, which have been named anintangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
The province is currently home to 13 nationalrelic sites and 34 provincial sites that embody the typical cultural values ofthe whole Mekong Delta region, he said, describing them as precious tourismresources.
Tung added that his ministry will work moreclosely with Bac Lieu to preserve and bring into play local tangible andintangible cultural heritage, along with its stunning landscapes, to help thesustainable development of tourism.
Chairman of the provincial People’s CommitteeDuong Thanh Trung said this is the first time Bac Lieu has held a culture –tourism week. The event aims to create an occasion for relevant agencies andlocalities to connect with one another to boost tourism, as well as trade andinvestment, to help promote local development, he said.
The Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Week 2019 runsfrom November 19 to 22 and features 10 events. It is expected to attract tensof thousands of visitors.
As part of the week, authorities from Bac Lieuand Ho Chi Minh City held a meeting on November 20 to discuss a cooperationprogramme on tourism development among the 13 Mekong Delta localities and HCMCity.
The meeting approved a draft cooperationprogramme which aims to maximise the tourism potential and advantages of theMekong Delta region and HCM City to improve tourism connectivity. Thisprogramme is scheduled to be signed in mid-December./.
This year, the Mekong Delta region will focus on enhancing tourism promotion and connectivity in the north, central and Central Highlands regions, as well as foreign markets in Southeast and East Asia.
Boosting connectivity with localities nationwide is a key solution Ho Chi Minh City is using to develop tourism sustainably and promote its role as a major economic, cultural and tourist hub of Vietnam.
A forum was held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 4 to promote sustainable tourism connectivity between the southern economic hub and the 13 city and provinces in the Mekong Delta.
Sustainable tourism linkages between Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta are needed to tap the huge tourism potential of the two areas, top leaders have said.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
A performance at the opening ceremony of the Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Week on November 20 (Photo: VNA) 
