Tens of thousands of people came to Lam Vien Square to attend the 130th anniversary of Da Lat.

On the evening of December 30, tens of thousands of people and tourists eagerly came to Lam Vien Square to attend the celebration of the 130th anniversary of Da Lat's formation and development (1893-2023), and to receive the title of UNESCO's creative city of music .

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 1. — Celebration of 130 years of Dalat formation and development

Attending the event were Mr. Phan Dinh Trac, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Head of the Central Internal Affairs Commission; Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai; Mr. Tran Duc Quan, Party Central Committee member, Provincial Party Secretary, Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Council, along with many former leaders of the State, National Assembly, leaders of provinces and cities...

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 2. — Leaders and former leaders of the Party and State attend the 130th anniversary of Da Lat

Recreating 130 years of Dalat history: From the historical afternoon to the city of thousands of flowers

Dalat magical land

According to Mr. Dang Quang Tu, Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Lat City, on the afternoon of June 21, 1893, when Dr. Alexandre Yersin set foot on the Lang Biang plateau, he discovered this magical land, and this is considered the moment marking the birth of Da Lat City today. Da Lat is a convergence of many ethnic groups, settled through many historical periods, creating the intersection of many cultures, creating a unique and distinct feature in the lifestyle of Da Lat people today.

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 3. — Mr. Dang Quang Tu, Chairman of Da Lat City People's Committee at the 130th anniversary of Da Lat

Over the past 130 years, the city's appearance has gradually changed, the economy and society have developed, infrastructure has been given attention; foreign relations have been expanded... promoting the national cultural identity, associated with the style of Da Lat people "Gentle - Elegant - Hospitable". Tourism has become a key economic sector, becoming a famous domestic and international tourist center, Da Lat welcomes over 6 million visitors every year.

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 4. — Tens of thousands of people eagerly attended the celebration of the 130th anniversary of Da Lat's formation and development.

Da Lat is the only flower festival city in Vietnam, a smart city, a creative music city of UNESCO, continuing to strive to become a world heritage city. According to Mr. Tu, Da Lat has been recognized twice as an "ASEAN Clean Tourist City" and is one of the most romantic destinations in Asia. Not only is it an attractive tourist destination, Da Lat is also a leader in high-tech agricultural production.

Mr. Tu added that the general planning of Da Lat City and its vicinity until 2030, with a vision to 2050, as well as Resolution No. 04-NQ/TU of Lam Dong Provincial Party Committee, has determined the goal of building Da Lat into a modern urban area, a creative city, a center for eco-tourism, high-class resorts, and unique international cultural heritage tourism, a regional center for culture, art, physical education, sports and entertainment; a prominent place for creativity and artistic performance.

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 5. — Da Lat City leaders receive the title "UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music"

On this occasion, Ms. Le Thi Hong Van, Ambassador and Head of the Vietnamese Delegation to UNESCO and Ms. Phan Thi Thanh Huong, Acting Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Vietnam, presented a Letter of Confirmation of Da Lat city's official joining of the "UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music".

Reenacting 130 years of Dalat history (1893 - 2023)

Next, the art program reviewing the history of the formation and development of Da Lat city left many emotions for the audience.

From a wild land, through 130 years of formation and development with many ups and downs, Da Lat possesses its own unique features and always maintains its own identity.

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 6. — Reenactment of the daily life of the K'ho Lach people

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 7. — Re-enactment of the scene where Dr. Yersin met the K'ho Lach residents in Lam Vien plateau

Specifically, recreating the daily life of the K'ho Lach people from the early days on Lam Vien plateau, the meeting between the expedition of doctor Alexandre Yersin and the K'ho Lach residents.

Next is the image of people from different regions migrating to Da Lat; recreating the daily life of Da Lat people.

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 8. — Reenacting the daily life of ancient Dalat people

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 9. — Dalat city of music

The art program describes Da Lat - the land of thousands of flowers and vegetables; Da Lat - the city of tourism and resorts; Da Lat - the city of "Gentle - Elegant - Hospitable" people.

In addition, the program also shows the aspirations of Da Lat after 130 years, arousing the aspirations, the will to be self-reliant, self-reliant, to build and develop Da Lat city to become more and more prosperous and beautiful.

Hàng vạn người đến quảng trường Lâm Viên dự lễ kỷ niệm Đà Lạt 130 năm- Ảnh 10. — Dalat is a harmony between identity and modernity.

Da Lat can be considered a harmony between identity and modernity, a famous tourist city, "city in the forest, forest in the city", "Vietnam flower festival city", "UNESCO creative city in the field of music", "smart city" and aiming to build a world heritage city.