Ha Long, the city of festivals

Visiting Ha Long today, tourists don't just come to see the bay or swim, but also to have fun and immerse themselves in festivals. And there are festivals in every season. In Ha Long, traditional festivals and typical events are increasingly emphasized, meeting the changing needs for creativity and cultural enjoyment of tourists and locals. The goal is to build Ha Long (Quang Ninh) into a Festival City, a national tourism center of international stature, contributing to the promotion of traditional cultural values ​​and intangible cultural heritage in the area. From here, festival and event activities will become annual cultural and tourism activities, promoting the image of the country, people, and culture of Ha Long - Quang Ninh.

Join Vietnam.vn on a journey to Ha Long to immerse yourself in the unique and vibrant festivals through the photo series "Ha Long, City of Festivals" by author Duong Van Toan. The photos were taken at festivals in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh province, and the author submitted them to the "Happy Vietnam" photo and video contest organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications . Few cities boast such a rich and diverse collection of traditional festivals from various ethnic groups as Ha Long. From Vietnamese temple and pagoda festivals to those of other ethnic groups, from festivals honoring forest and mountain spirits to prayers for a good harvest at sea, from festivals rooted in folk beliefs at sea to those incorporating imported religious practices, the offerings to national heroes create a unique cultural identity that reflects the richness and diversity of Ha Long, a city thriving both economically and culturally. Besides traditional festivals, Ha Long also attracts tourists with modern festivals. One of the most typical "tourism brands" is the annual Carnaval, held on April 30th - May 1st.

Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Sailing Festival.

The kite festival is one of the unique activities in the series of cultural events celebrating Carnaval. The Cherry Blossom Festival is also one of the major festivals held annually with the aim of strengthening friendly cooperative relations between Quang Ninh and cultural associations and organizations in Japan.

Ha Long has looked to the world and recognized the significant role festivals play in creating the "intoxicating" atmosphere for the tourism industry, gradually positioning itself as a festival tourism destination. In Bai Chay, there's never a shortage of modern festivals: the Festival of Wonders of the Myriad Colors of Flowers, the Light Festival, the Spring Flower Festival, winter festivals, food festivals, and more.

In 2024, the "Happy Vietnam" Photo and Video Contest, organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists, will continue to be held on the website https://happy.vietnam.vn for all Vietnamese citizens and foreigners aged 15 and above. The contest aims to honor individuals and groups with positive informational products that make practical contributions to promoting a beautiful image of Vietnam to the world. Through this, it helps people at home, overseas Vietnamese, and international friends access authentic images of Vietnam, its people, and its achievements in ensuring human rights, moving towards a happy Vietnam. Each competition category (photos and videos) has the following prizes and prize values: – 1 Gold Medal: 70,000,000 VND – 2 Silver Medals: 20,000,000 VND – 3 Bronze Medals: 10,000,000 VND – 10 Consolation Prizes: 5,000,000 VND – 1 Most Voted entry: 5,000,000 VND. Winning authors will be invited by the Organizing Committee to attend the Award Ceremony and Certificate Presentation, broadcast live on Vietnam Television.

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