Culture tourism

Paper straws and glass cups are now used at all restaurants and outlets on the island instead of plastic ones. With a wide range of rare and valuable flora and fauna, the island was recognised as a world biosphere by UNESCO in 2009. Since then, islanders have paid due regard to cutting the consumption of single-use plastic bags . Most recently, dozens of business households signed a commitment to use environmentally-friendly products rather than plastic products. As part of efforts to minimise the impact of tourism on the island, local authorities have limited the number of daily arrivals to 3,000. They have also worked closely with travel companies to develop eco-tourism products and promote the “Cham Island says no to plastic waste by 2025” project. Zero waste ” tour is to be piloted shortly, offering visitors a kaleidoscope of experiences in local culture and waste treatment processes. The two-day, one-night tour is expected to raise awareness about environmental … [Read more...] about Cham Island striving to become plastic-waste-free tourism site

The singing festival includes a number of activities, namely art performance contest under the theme “Southeastern region - Solidarity - Development and Integration,” Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern folk music) art contest entitled “Southern folk music Don Ca Tai Tu,” competition on writing new lyrics, modern dance competition, and large panel, photo, document and artifact exhibitions, drawing the participation of artists, artisans, actors, instrumentalists from Southeastern provinces and cities. The festival aims to popularize Tay Ninh province’s land and people to other provinces and cities in the Southeastern region, contributing to boosting regional linkages in tourism and investment promotion, and the exploitation of potentials and advantages of provinces and cities in the Eastern region. It is seen as a significant cultural event in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2022) and the National Day (September 2, 1945-20220). Translated by … [Read more...] about Singing festival to be held in Tay Ninh

Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Vo Van Hoan delivers the remark at the celebration ceremony of Singapore’s 57th National Day on August 15. (Photo: SGGP) Hoan delivered the remark at a ceremony to celebrate Singapore’s 57th National Day hosted by the Singaporean Consulate General in HCMC. Congratulating Singapore on its National Day, Hoan said he was impressed by its robust development over nearly six decades. Singapore is now one of the world’s most developed countries and a role model with a pioneering approach – “dare to dream, look ahead and seek new solutions and opportunities.” Built on the foundation of the flourishing relations between the two countries, HCMC-Singapore ties have produced good results, he said, noting that because of geographical proximity and cultural similarities, HCMC and Singapore boast great potential to supplement each other in various fields. According to the official, Singapore has been HCMC’s largest investor and second … [Read more...] about Singapore’s 57th National Day marked in HCMC