3,100 billion VND invested in traditional culture, highland tourism takes off

After 5 years of implementing Project 6 on preserving and promoting traditional cultural values ​​associated with tourism development, many localities have made remarkable changes, contributing to improving the cultural life of ethnic minorities.

On October 3, at Xuan Huong Ward - Da Lat, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism coordinated with the People's Committee of Lam Dong province to organize a conference to summarize 5 years of implementing project 6 on "preserving and promoting fine traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development", under the National Target Program on socio -economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the period 2021 - 2025.

The conference was chaired by Ms. Trinh Thi Thuy, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Mr. Ho Van Muoi, Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, along with representatives of ministries, branches and localities.

Conference to summarize 5 years of implementing project 6 on "preserving and promoting fine traditional cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development"

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According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, after 5 years of implementation, Project 6 has achieved many important results. Currently, 80% of villages have community houses, 50% of villages maintain traditional cultural and artistic teams that operate regularly and with quality. This affirms the clear impact of preserving and promoting traditional culture in the community.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has directed the Department of Culture of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups and 18 affiliated units to organize 15 typical traditional festivals; build 36 models of preserving traditional culture associated with tourism development; organize training courses on intangible cultural heritage and implement 29 in-depth research programs. These activities not only contribute to preserving identity but also enrich the spiritual life of the people.

Churu ethnic traditional culture conservation area in Lam Dong province associated with tourism development

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At the same time, the project provides funding for 69 tourist destinations to renovate and upgrade services; build 48 traditional cultural villages and hamlets; and support the construction, restoration or upgrading of 3,220 cultural houses and sports areas in ethnic minority villages and hamlets. This is the foundation for the community to have more space for activities, exchanges and preservation of traditional culture.

The total capital for project 6 is over VND 3,100 billion. By the end of 2024, the disbursement rate of central investment capital of localities will reach about 60%, central career capital will be about 63%.

Preserving and maintaining jars and pots of ethnic minorities in Lam Dong province

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Speaking at the conference, Mr. Ho Van Muoi, Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee, said that after merging Lam Dong, Dak Nong and Binh Thuan into the new Lam Dong province, the locality has more potential and development opportunities. With the advantage of being the largest province in the country, with mountains, plains and coastal areas, this place converges the cultural diversity of 43 ethnic groups.

In its socio-economic development strategy, Lam Dong has identified three basic pillars, emphasizing the development of traditional culture associated with tourism. This is not only a driving force for sustainable tourism but also a way to improve spiritual life and preserve cultural identity for future generations.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/3100-ti-dong-dau-tu-cho-van-hoa-truyen-thong-du-lich-vung-cao-cat-canh-185251003143541832.htm