Son Tay people excitedly visit and shop at the OCOP product introduction event

On the evening of May 16, at the Culture - Information and Sports Center of Son Tay town, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment in coordination with the People's Committee of Son Tay town organized the opening event to introduce OCOP products associated with the culture of the northern mountainous provinces. On the opening night, thousands of people were excited to visit and buy products.

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The Organizing Committee cut the ribbon to open the event. Photo: Minh Phu

The event took place over 5 days, from May 15 to 19, with more than 100 booths of craft village products; safe agricultural and food products, OCOP products from regions and an exhibition area for experiencing craft village tourism , ornamental plants with more than 1,000 products from districts, towns and cities in Hanoi and provinces and cities across the country.

Many people and tourists visit and shop for products. Photo: Minh Phu

Within the framework of the event, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment coordinated with the People's Committee of Son Tay town to organize for delegates and visitors to visit cultural, historical, spiritual sites and craft villages of the heritage region of Xu Doai.

During the event, every evening there will be cultural and artistic performances by the participating provinces to celebrate the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday (May 19, 1890 - May 19, 2025) and to celebrate major holidays of the country and the capital in 2025.

The event featured many booths and products typical of the northern mountainous provinces. Photo: Minh Phu

Speaking at the event, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Dinh Hoa said: The OCOP program is a key program for economic development in rural areas towards promoting internal resources and increasing value; is an important solution and task in implementing the National Target Program on New Rural Development for the 2021-2025 period.

In addition to sightseeing and shopping, locals and tourists can also participate in cultural and artistic exchange programs. Photo: Minh Phu

From 2019 to now, Hanoi has evaluated and classified 3,317 OCOP products (accounting for 21.3% of the country). The city's OCOP products have quickly affirmed their position and been positively received by the market. With the participation of Party committees, authorities, ministries, departments and branches; the dynamism, creativity, overcoming difficulties and challenges, daring to think, daring to do, and sharp thinking of entities, businesses and people.

To develop OCOP products sustainably, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hoa said, the city will focus on solving a number of issues, including promoting the development of product brands and trademarks; planning, developing and linking sustainable raw material areas; developing and participating deeply in domestic and international supply chains...

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/nguoi-dan-son-tay-nao-nuc-tham-quan-mua-sam-tai-su-kien-gioi-thieu-san-pham-ocop-702510.html