Tri Nguyen Island in Nha Trang Bay is being littered with rubbish from households and boats. Tri Nguyen Island has a population of 3,000 who are mostly fishermen or those or own their own fish farms. Even though the number of visitors to Tri Nguyen is not as high as other islands but it is still located in Nha Trang Bay, a well-known destination for international tourists. Most of the rubbish was found at the port where fishing boats and tour boats operate. "The rubbish is collected sometimes. The environmental organisations and youth union also clean up the place now and again. Recently, we have many large waves which brought even more rubbish to the port," a local said. Nha Trang is among the most beautify bays in the world with a diverse marine ecosystem. However, it is also facing serious pollution which is driving visitors away from the beach. In late September, sewage was found to be discharged directly into the bay. Nguyen Thuy Oanh, deputy head of Nha Trang Bay Management … [Read more...] about Nha Trang island attacked by rubbish
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Chinese tourists caught playing illegal mahjong in Nha Trang
Before, on October 27, police officers raided a three –story house in Hung Vuong Street catching a group of Chinese tourists playing mahjong gambling illegally. Police seized more than VND60 million, 16,000 Yuan, nine mobile phones and other items. 36- year-old Zeng Jun was verified as the manager of the case. The man is the leader of a ring for Chinese tourist in Nha Trang City. Further investigation is carried out. By VAN NGOC – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Chinese tourists caught playing illegal mahjong in Nha Trang … [Read more...] about Chinese tourists caught playing illegal mahjong in Nha Trang
Khanh Hoa province issues plan for 9th Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival
The Hanoitimes - Many kinds of culture, art, sport and tourism activities will be held in the 9th Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival. Khanh Hoa province People’s Committee has just issued a plan to organize the 9th Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival, which takes place from May 11 to 14, 2019. Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. Many kinds of culture, art, sport and tourism activities will be held in the 9th edition of the festival. The festival aims to promote the cultural value of Vietnam, particularly Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa. The event is also part of activities in response to the National Tourism Year 2019 hosted by Khanh Hoa province. According to the plan, the opening ceremony of the festival and the 2019 National Tourism Year is scheduled to be held on the evening of May 11 while the closing ceremony will be on May 14. Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa province People’s Committee Nguyen Dac Tai said that after eight successful festivals, the … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa province issues plan for 9th Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival
Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival slated for May 2019
Nha Trang beach (Source: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The ninth Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival is scheduled to take place in the central province of Khanh Hoa from May 11-14, 2019, as an activity to kick-start the National Tourism Year 2019. The festival will feature a string of cultural, artistic and sport activities, aiming to introduce the province’s strengths in economics, culture and tourism as well as its sustainable development prospects. The festival has been held biennially since 2003. Some 120,000 foreign and domestic tourists flocked to the city during the previous festival. Boasting 180 kilometres of coastline, stunning natural landscapes with Van Phong, Nha Trang and Cam Ranh bays listed as the world’s most beautiful bays, together with many exciting festivals such as Ponagar Temple festival, whale worshipping festival, and Salanganes Festival, Khanh Hoa province poses huge potential to develop tourism. According to the provincial Department of … [Read more...] about Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival slated for May 2019
Sewage pollutes Nha Trang Bay
Nha Trang Bay is facing serious pollution caused by a drain from a surrounding residential area. The problem has been seen at Ba Lang Beach in Vinh Hoa Ward for some months and worsened. However, nothing has been done to improve the situation. The sewage has also brought various kinds, including plastics bags, nets and pieces from fishing boats Ba Lang Beach attracted a lot of visitors to bathe, but since the contamination has occurred, the beach has become deserted. Whenever crossing the area, people often have to wear a mask to avoid the bad smell. Nguyen Chi Danh, head of Nha Trang City’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, admitted the problem, adding that Khanh Hoa Water Supply Company to dredge the drain. Nothing has been done to improve the situation The drain is aimed to ease rainwater for the nearby residential area, but local residents have taken advantage of it for sewage discharge. In late September, sewage was also found to be discharged … [Read more...] about Sewage pollutes Nha Trang Bay