This is a project under the National Target Program on socio -economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas for the 2021-2025 period.

The report at the conference showed that after 5 years, the program has brought about important results. More than 3,200 cultural houses and sports areas in villages and hamlets have been built and renovated; hundreds of traditional festivals have been restored; 69 typical tourist destinations of ethnic minority areas have been upgraded; nearly 700 folk culture clubs and more than 5,700 traditional art troupes have been supported to maintain their activities; many historical, cultural relics and intangible cultural heritages that were at risk of degradation and oblivion have been restored, preserved and promoted effectively.

Conference scene.

Many heritage conservation models associated with tourism have proven effective. The Central Highlands gong cultural space has become a highlight in cultural experience tours; Mo Muong has been restored and incorporated into community activities; Co Tu brocade weaving, Mong flute art, festivals of the Khmer, Thai, Bru - Van Kieu, etc. have all been revived, creating new livelihoods for the community. The "connected heritage" approach has contributed to linking conservation with livelihoods, so that people can truly master and be proud of their own identity.

Gong performance and brocade weaving in Lam Dong Tourism Experience Month 2025.

Speaking at the conference, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy affirmed: “Cultural heritage of ethnic minorities is an endless resource; it is both a spiritual foundation and an endogenous resource for sustainable development. Project 6 has shown clear effectiveness in linking conservation with community tourism development, creating livelihoods and pride for the people. In the period 2026-2030, the cultural sector will continue to replicate successful models, promote the application of digital technology, promote the role of the community as a subject, and at the same time perfect mechanisms, policies, and allocate appropriate resources so that heritage truly becomes a driving force for the development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas.”

News and photos: VU DINH DONG

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/van-hoa/doi-song/bao-ton-van-hoa-cac-dan-toc-thieu-so-gan-voi-phat-trien-du-lich-848959