Opening Ceremony of Mang Den Culture and Tourism Week

On the evening of January 1, 2026, in Mang Den commune, the People's Committee of Quang Ngai province organized the opening ceremony of the Mang Den Culture and Tourism Week with the theme "Pink hues amidst the vast forest".

Artistic program at the Opening Ceremony of the Mang Den Culture and Tourism Week

The Mang Den Culture and Tourism Week will take place from January 1st to 4th, 2026, featuring 9 cultural, culinary, sports , and tourism activities, creating a vibrant atmosphere in the early days of the new year.

The highlights of the week include the opening ceremony combining art performances and fireworks to welcome the new year; a hot air balloon festival amidst blooming flowers; the art program "Mang Den in a New Era"; a food fair - OCOP; and the Mang Den agricultural and medicinal herb market in 2026.

Artistic performances at the opening ceremony

Specifically, within the framework of the Mang Den Culture and Tourism Week, the "Nurturing Green Seeds for Mang Den" Pickleball Tournament will take place. All proceeds from the tournament will be used to purchase Japanese Sakura cherry blossom trees, which will be planted at tourist destinations in the area, contributing to creating a green landscape and supporting the local community in developing sustainable tourism.

Locals and tourists enjoy the artistic performances at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Y Ngoc, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee and Head of the Week's Organizing Committee, said that Mang Den has long been considered a "green paradise," where the earth and sky meet, and the breath of the ancient forest blends with a peaceful rhythm of life.

Leaders of Quang Ngai province visit the booths displaying agricultural products and medicinal herbs in Mang Den.

According to Ms. Y Ngoc, in 2025, Mang Den will continue to affirm its position as one of Vietnam's attractive destinations, welcoming nearly 2 million visitors out of a total of approximately 5 million visitors to Quang Ngai, making a significant contribution to the province's total tourism revenue of over 3,700 billion VND. Quang Ngai province is committed to continuously improving the tourism investment environment, effectively utilizing resources, and resolutely building Mang Den into a high-class, sustainable eco-tourism and resort destination, worthy of being considered a "precious gem" of the region and internationally.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/khai-mac-tuan-van-hoa-du-lich-mang-den-post831683.html