Binh Thuan plans various activities for Visit Vietnam Year 2023
As host of the Visit Vietnam Year 2023, Binh Thuan is planning to hold a wide range of activities to attract more domestic and foreign visitors to the south-central province as well as the country.
Mui Ne beach, a popular tourist destination in Binh Thuan province (Photo: VNA)
BinhThuan (VNA) – As host of the Visit Vietnam Year 2023, Binh Thuanis planning to hold a wide range of activities to attract more domestic and foreign visitors to the south-central province as well as the country.
A seriesof cultural, sports and tourism activities are set to take place next year,including six international events, namely an international music bandfestival, a world performing arts festival, an international sports festival, asummer camp, an international food festival, and a street culture week.
Therewill be 12 national-level events, including a tourism week, a farm market, a traditionalboat racing tournament, and a golf championship.
Besides,eight inter-provincial and 10 provincial-level events will also be held.
Addressinga meeting on the draft organisation plan, Director of the provincial Departmentof Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui The Nhan said the Visit Vietnam Year 2023will help popularise tangible and intangible cultural values, along withspecial tourism resources and products of Binh Thuan so as to attract moredomestic and foreign visitors to the province and Vietnam as a whole.
Itwill help revitalise tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic and also promotesocio-economic development in the coming years, he noted.
ViceChairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Minh said the Visit VietnamYear 2023 is important to not only the tourism sector but also othersocio-economic aspects, so coordination among all-level authorities and sectorsis necessary to ensure its success./.
Adventure water sports have always been an attraction for tourists in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan, but recently, paragliding has taken off. With sunny, windy conditions, the province is looking to expand this unique tourism product for visitors.
The south central province of Binh Thuan on April 12 launched its smart tourism portal at //muinevietnam.vn/, aiming to create an ecosystem serving tourists, businesses, and state management agencies.
The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan has launched a long-term project (until 2030) to preserve and promote music and dances of ethnic minority communities.
During the Kate festival, Cham people residing in the south central province of Binh Thuan and those from all walks of life return home to reunite with their families and friends to celebrate and worship.
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
Mui Ne beach, a popular tourist destination in Binh Thuan province (Photo: VNA) 
