Conservation of Tonkin Snub-nosed Monkey – Monkey Day 2025

On the morning of November 2, at Tung Ba commune, the Provincial Forest Protection Department coordinated with the Conservation Impact Organization (CI) and the Center for Biodiversity and Endangered Species Conservation (CBES) to organize the Tonkin Snub-nosed Monkey Conservation Festival - Monkey Day 2025. Attending were leaders of the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Provincial Forest Protection Department, Tung Ba commune, representatives of CI, CBES and many local people and students.

Students of Tung Ba commune participate in the drawing contest.

Speaking at the ceremony, Head of the Provincial Forest Protection Department Dao Duy Tuan affirmed: Tonkin snub-nosed monkey is an endemic primate species, extremely endangered and rare, with only about 160 individuals living in Khau Ca forest, belonging to Du Gia National Park - Dong Van Stone Plateau. In recent years, the Provincial Forest Protection Department has coordinated with international organizations to implement many conservation programs, monitor biodiversity, install camera trap systems, record sounds and support livelihoods for local communities to protect the Tonkin langur from the risk of extinction.

Officers of the Provincial Forest Protection Department propagate the protection of Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys to students of Tung Ba commune.

Within the framework of the festival, many exciting cultural, sports and folk games activities were organized such as: Puppet performances, art competitions, "Healthy People" competitions, along with activities aimed at promoting and raising public awareness of forest protection, protection of Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys and the natural environment. The activities cleverly combined national cultural identity with the message of nature conservation, creating a joyful atmosphere and connecting the community.

Athletes compete in the "Healthy People" category.

Special performance at the festival.

Through the ceremony, we aim to promote and raise awareness among the community in forest protection and the protection of Tonkin snub-nosed monkeys; at the same time, we affirm our commitment to join hands in preserving biodiversity, contributing to protecting the "green forest treasure" of Tuyen Quang province.

News and photos: TRAN KE

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202511/bao-ton-vooc-mui-hech-monkey-day-2025-f9a3620/