Spreading the cultural heritage of the land of Vo

From June 1 to July 1, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (under Vietnam Railways Corporation) organized a trial run of a tourist train (with ticket sales) from Quy Nhon station to Dieu Tri station called "Returning to the land of Martial Arts" to serve the people and tourists. In particular, on the train there is a cultural and educational carriage introducing the cuisine and traditional arts of the land of Martial Arts to tourists.

The operation of the tourist train aims to implement the cooperation agreement between the Provincial People's Committee and Vietnam Railway Corporation on tourism development, creating new tourism products, and spreading and introducing the cultural heritage of Binh Dinh homeland.

  Excited to enjoy the traditional card game festival on the tourist train. Photo: NGOC NHUAN

Train passengers can enjoy typical dishes of Binh Dinh culinary culture, such as: Nem, cha, tre, banh it la gai, banh trang nuoc dua, banh trang khoai lang...; immerse themselves in the joyful atmosphere of the folk card game served on the train; stop to visit the Twin Towers, watch traditional Binh Dinh martial arts performances and Cham dances; check-in the ancient beauty of the over-100-year-old Luat Le bridge.

Ms. Pham Thi Ha Linh (a tourist from Dak Lak province) shared: “This is the first time I have experienced traveling by train, I found it a series of fresh and refreshing emotions. Just a journey of more than 10 km from Quy Nhon station to Dieu Tri station has helped me understand more about the history, culture, land and people of Binh Dinh”.

Not only tourists from far away, but also local people are very excited. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ho, in Quang Trung ward, Quy Nhon city, expressed: "When we heard about the tourist train, my family immediately bought tickets to experience it; although the trip was short, everyone found it very interesting and fun. I think that traveling by train is also a healthy form of entertainment for children during the summer vacation, helping them understand more about the culture of our homeland."

This is also an opportunity for artists to interact more closely with the audience, promoting the folk art heritage of Bai Choi and Bai Choi opera. Artist Dong Thi Bich Linh, an actress of the Binh Dinh Bai Choi Opera Troupe, shared: “I have performed in many different spaces, but performing on the train gives me an exciting feeling. Not only do we get to introduce the traditional artistic features of our homeland Binh Dinh to tourists, but we artists are happier to be closer to the audience through conversations, photo exchanges…”.

 

“After this trial period, we will continue to review and evaluate to develop a plan to coordinate and improve the organization of train tourism products in the coming time. It is not just simply taking a train for a walk, having fun, and sightseeing, but we must also do something to give visitors experiences imbued with the cultural and historical imprints of Binh Dinh, creating a good impression.” - Ms. DO THI DIEU HANH, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism

With the first stop at the Twin Towers relic, visitors get off the boat to visit the ancient moss-covered Cham tower dating from the late 12th and early 13th centuries; enjoy watching beautiful martial arts performances, and enjoy the cheerful melodies of graceful, leisurely and colorful Cham dances.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet, Deputy Director of the Provincial Museum, said: “The performance program at the Twin Towers in the morning includes martial arts performances by the Binh Dinh Traditional Martial Arts Center, and at night there is a Cham dance performance by the Provincial Museum. After watching the performance, visitors can take souvenir photos with the martial artists and artists. Organizing additional martial arts and Cham dance performances not only enhances the effectiveness of promoting the relics, but also creates more attraction for tourists when visiting the Twin Towers.”

Initially, the organization of art performances on tourist trains was positively received by locals and tourists. In the future, the Binh Dinh Bai Choi Opera Troupe will be assigned to organize more performances to renew the service program on tourist trains.

Meritorious Artist Duong Nu Thuy Dung, Head of the Binh Dinh Bai Choi Opera Troupe, said: “We assign artists and musicians to perform in the morning and evening according to the train’s daily schedule. In addition to the “nail” performance of the folk Bai Choi singing festival, to enrich the program, the Troupe will perform folk songs; duets, solos of lyrical music; and solos of traditional musical instruments to serve tourists.”

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