Tra Que Vegetable Village in Hoi An ( Quang Nam ) has just been recognized by the United Nations Tourism Organization as the best tourist village in the world, the only representative from Vietnam to receive this award in 2024. This is not only an ideal rural tourism experience for domestic and international tourists, but also a highlight for Quang Nam tourism to take new steps in development, especially rural tourism. Recently, on December 25th, the Association of High-Tech Agricultural Enterprises (ATE) successfully held its 3rd Term Congress (2024-2029) and elected the Executive Board and Inspection Board for this term. On the morning of December 30th, in Hanoi, the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs held a national conference to summarize ethnic affairs work in 2024 and implement tasks for 2025. Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, and Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended and delivered a keynote address at the conference. The Ministry of Health proposed that the Government designate May 20th as National Organ Donation Day to honor the act of saving lives and to encourage the community to donate tissues and organs after brain death. Giang Dong village, Ea Dah commune, Krong Nang district, Dak Lak province, is mainly inhabited by the Mong ethnic group. It was once a "hot spot" for drugs, plunging many residents into poverty and becoming a haunting memory for the community. But now, Giang Dong is thriving, with a prosperous appearance, and the lives of its people are increasingly comfortable and happy, the dark traces of the past gradually fading away. On December 30, 2024, the Population Department announced the results of the Population Sector Logo Design Contest. "A blade of grass cannot reach the clouds, but that doesn't stop it from growing straight up. There are limitations in life that we may not be able to overcome, but that's not a reason to stop striving." That's the motto that Mac Luong Ha Anh, a Thai ethnic minority, always remembers to strive and successfully pass the entrance exam to the Diplomatic Academy with a score of 29 in block C00, and she is currently a first-year student majoring in International Relations. Tra Que vegetable village in Hoi An (Quang Nam) has just been recognized by the United Nations Tourism Organization as the best tourist village in the world, the only representative from Vietnam to achieve this award in 2024. This is not only an ideal rural tourism experience space for domestic and international tourists, but also a highlight for Quang Nam tourism to have new developments, especially rural tourism. On the morning of December 30th, in Hanoi, the Committee for Ethnic Minorities Affairs held a national conference to summarize ethnic affairs work in 2024 and implement tasks for 2025. Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party, Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh attended and delivered a speech at the conference. To have fermented fish sauce for use in... During Tet (Lunar New Year), right from the beginning of the year, people in traditional craft villages in Nghe An must select the best fish sauce, bottle it in airtight containers, and then bury it underground in the sandy soil. Compared to regular fish sauce, the fish sauce buried underground is more fragrant and delicious, and the longer it is stored, the richer the flavor. On December 30th, the Women's Union of Dak Ha district (Kon Tum) held a conference to evaluate the results of the implementation of Project 8 in 2024, under the National Target Program for socio-economic development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the period 2021 - 2030, Phase I: From 2021 - 2025 (National Target Program 1719). According to Article 10 of Decree No. 168/2024/ND-CP, from January 1st, 2025, pedestrians crossing the median strip; crossing the road in places other than those designated; Crossing the road without using hand signals as required by regulations... will result in a fine. Recently, on December 25th, the Association of High-Tech Application Enterprises in Agriculture (ATE) successfully held its 3rd Term Congress (2024-2029) and elected the Executive Board and the Inspection Board of the association for this term.
Impressive destination
One day in mid-September, we had the opportunity to visit Tra Que vegetable village in Tra Que hamlet, Cam Ha commune, about 3km from the center of Hoi An city. We were delighted to witness many foreign tourists experiencing farming activities there. The owner of the garden, Mr. Nguyen Len (59 years old), was instructing tourists on how to water the newly planted cabbage rows. Both the tourists and the owner were happy and enjoyed the experience of being farmers in the vegetable village.
“In the last two years, the number of visitors coming to the vegetable garden for hands-on experiences has been increasing, mostly from Western countries. They bring their families, including children, to participate in the experience. They plant vegetables in the prepared soil, and the adults carry buckets to water them. The whole family takes photos of themselves farming. They seem to really enjoy these experiences,” Mr. Len said.
According to our observations, the vegetable fields in Tra Que village have been improved with clean, well-maintained concrete roads, allowing vehicles to drive directly to the vast fields of lush green vegetables, including herbs, cabbage, perilla, mint, celery, and more. In recent years, Tra Que vegetable village has welcomed an increasing number of visitors, leading to a rise in the income of local people through the integration of tourism and agriculture.
Visitors to Tra Que vegetable village can experience cycling through lush green vegetable fields, try their hand at farming with real vegetable growers, and prepare dishes from fresh vegetables themselves; as well as sample some Quang Nam specialties such as Quang noodles and Cao Lau... all for just 35,000 VND per person. The ideal time to experience this is usually early morning or late afternoon to avoid the harsh midday sun and to immerse yourself in the romantic beauty of the smooth vegetable fields.
According to locals, Tra Que vegetable village has a history of over 300 years, with many types of vegetables grown on an area of about 40 hectares. In recent years, Tra Que has become an indispensable destination for tourists whenever they visit Hoi An. In particular, the local people's vegetable farming process focuses on environmental friendliness, absolutely avoiding the use of chemicals and pesticides to ensure the health of consumers.
Thanks to the efforts of the people and local authorities, in April 2022, Tra Que Vegetable Village was officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage under the category of "Folk knowledge and traditional crafts". This is a source of pride for the people and also opens up opportunities for tourism development associated with traditional craft villages.
In early December 2024, at the International Conference on Rural Tourism held in Hoi An, attended by hundreds of delegates from over 50 countries and territories, Tra Que Vegetable Village was the only representative from Vietnam to be honored with the title of "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations Tourism Organization. This event opens up a new opportunity for the people of Tra Que in particular, and Hoi An in general, as a highlight in the development of tourism linked to rural agriculture.
Brand affirmation
Speaking to the press on the sidelines of a recent conference, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hong, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Nam province, said: The recognition of Tra Que Vegetable Village as the best tourist village reflects the efforts of the people in preserving local cultural values; traditional crafts; as well as the long-standing lifestyle and customs of the local people. The award is an acknowledgment of the creativity and focus on developing community-based, sustainable tourism; and demonstrates the genuine hospitality of the local people.
Furthermore, the recognition of Tra Que Vegetable Village as the best tourist village in the world will contribute to honoring the value, spreading the brand, and promoting tourism in Hoi An and Quang Nam to international tourists. In recent times, the Hoi An city government has provided many guidelines and directions for tourism development in the city, including Tra Que Vegetable Village. This has helped Hoi An tourism become increasingly diverse, offering tourists many experiences from the Japanese Bridge, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, boat trips on the Hoai River, Tra Que Vegetable Village, and more.
According to Mr. Hong, in order to promote the brand of Tra Que Vegetable Village as a tourist destination, and to build the best tourist space to serve visitors, the People's Committee of Hoi An City has just approved the Outline of the task of building a tourist route at Cu Lao Cham - Tra Que Vegetable Village - Thanh Ha Pottery Village.
Accordingly, Hoi An aims for 100% of homestay and villa businesses in Tra Que vegetable village to be recognized as meeting green tourism standards according to the Quang Nam Green Tourism Criteria; and 50% of restaurants and cooking schools to practice green tourism.
Local authorities will support and guide residents and businesses in practicing green tourism at homestays, villas, restaurants, and cooking classes, and promote the green tourism route of Tra Que vegetable village.
“The construction of a green tourist route in Tra Que vegetable village aims to exploit tourism products that harmoniously combine the values of natural resources and socio-cultural aspects; and at the same time promote the development of green tourism models in the province. With the efforts of the people and the government, it is expected that in the future, Tra Que vegetable village will attract even more visitors,” Mr. Hong said.
Source: https://baodantoc.vn/lang-rau-tra-que-lang-du-lich-tot-nhat-the-gioi-1735529744138.htm
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