Bach Dang walking street is bustling on National Day

On the evening of September 2nd, Bach Dang pedestrian street and night market ( Hai Duong City, Hai Duong Province) welcomed over 10,000 visitors. To celebrate National Day on September 2nd, many attractive activities were organized on this pedestrian street.

Over 10,000 visitors came to explore and enjoy themselves at Bach Dang pedestrian street in Hai Duong City. (Photo: Tong Thoan)

According to preliminary statistics, the pedestrian street attracts an average of 3,000 to 5,000 visitors on weekends. On the evening of September 2nd alone, it welcomed over 10,000 people.

About four months ago, the pedestrian street and night market in Hai Duong City officially opened. This is the first pedestrian street and night market in Hai Duong, stretching 1.6km and operating from 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays with many cultural and artistic activities.

Since its opening, the Bach Dang night market pedestrian street in Hai Duong City has attracted tens of thousands of locals and tourists to visit and experience it.

Mr. Tran Ho Dang, Chairman of Hai Duong City, stated that Hai Duong City, a land rich in cultural and revolutionary traditions, is one of the cradles of the Red River civilization. This region possesses both common characteristics and a unique Eastern cultural identity. Its glorious history has laid the foundation for Hai Duong to become a Class 1 urban area.

In line with the policy of developing the economy in conjunction with tourism and the night-time economy, based on the economic conditions and historical and cultural values ​​of the people of Thanh Dong, the Hai Duong City Party Committee, People's Council, and People's Committee organized the opening ceremony of the pedestrian street and night market in the Bach Dang area with the theme "The Convergence of Excellence - Shining Brightly in Thanh Dong," marking the beginning of cultural, tourism, commercial activities, showcasing culinary excellence, and promoting and selling specialties from various regions and Hai Duong province...

Many recreational activities take place on Bach Dang pedestrian street. (Photo: Tong Thoan)

The opening of the pedestrian street and night market on Bach Dang Street not only creates an attractive community cultural space but also awakens potential and strengths, contributing to the strong promotion of the city's economic and social development. At the same time, it introduces to friends nationwide a beautiful, dynamic, developing city full of cultural identity, leaving a lasting impression on visitors to this land of rich cultural heritage. This event also marks the efforts of Hai Duong City and province in promoting socio-economic development, closely linked to culture and meeting the living needs of the people.

With this year's holiday lasting four days, the pedestrian street and night market offered a series of attractive programs for tourists, including lion and dragon dances, street DJs, cultural performances, folk dances, and modern dance groups. The first pedestrian street and night market in Hai Duong utilized the entire Thong Nhat Square, half of Bach Dang Street and half of Bui Thi Xuan Street bordering the Bach Dang River, Chuong Duong Street, and Hong Quang Bridge.

The pedestrian street in Hai Duong City has been very successful since its launch. (Photo: Tong Thoan)

The street is divided into four sections, named after the four mythical creatures: Dragon,麒麟 (Kirin), Turtle, and Phoenix, each symbolizing a prominent figure associated with the Eastern region. The Dragon section is symbolized by the famous general Tran Hung Dao. The Kirin section commemorates the statesman Nguyen Trai. The Turtle section depicts the two founding masters Phap Loa and Huyen Quang, and the Phoenix section is symbolized by the revered teacher Chu Van An. The sections comprise a total of 50 stalls selling traditional products, regional specialties, and street food. The entire street features three art performance venues, one outdoor activity area, and a reading street along Bach Dang, Chuong Duong, and Ton Duc Thang streets.

The Bach Dang pedestrian street and night market is a project organized entirely through a socialized model, with the participation of businesses organizing tourist routes connecting Hai Duong city with scenic spots and historical sites in Hai Duong province.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/hai-duong-pho-di-bo-bach-dang-ron-rang-ngay-quoc-khanh-240681.html