Vinh Long develops river tourism associated with Mang Tit ceramic and brick craft village

Here, researchers, travelers, local authorities and delegates shared information about some experiences of countries that have successfully developed tourism services associated with rivers and traditional craft villages. In which, it was affirmed that the decisive factors for the success of river tourism are natural conditions and the impacts, support and investment of the government, businesses and local people.

According to the President of the Vinh Long Province Ceramic and Fine Arts Association, Doan Thi Ngoc Diep, the brick and tile manufacturing industry appeared in Vinh Long in the early 19th century in the area south of the Co Chien River. By the mid-20th century, the whole province had 39 kilns producing fired bricks and tiles, with about 600 to 800 brick and tile workers at that time. By the early 21st century, the number had increased sharply to 2,284 kilns.

The ceramic industry was established in 1983 and has developed strongly since 1997 with thousands of different designs; Vinh Long ceramic products are present in many countries around the world ... Production output has increased to nearly 50 million products/year and has gradually become a strength and characteristic of the province, bringing in many export turnover values.

However, due to many different reasons, over the past 10 years, more than 1,250 brick and ceramic kilns have been demolished in the province. Currently, there are about 850 brick and ceramic kilns remaining in the province.

Tourists visit Mang Thit brick and pottery village.

Faced with the difficulties of the industry, over the past time, the provincial leaders have always paid attention and closely directed specialized agencies to advise on the issuance of policies to preserve, conserve and develop the Mang Thit ceramic brick production industry.

In particular, the implementation of the Mang Thit Contemporary Heritage Project, built on the idea of ​​exploiting existing traditional brick and pottery kilns in Mang Thit district as a foundation and highlight for tourism development as well as preserving the traditional cultural values ​​of the community.

The objective of this Project is to protect and develop the "Kingdom of Bricks and Ceramics" Mang Thit into a contemporary Heritage complex, a destination on the regional tourism map, in line with the local economic and social sustainable development strategy. Participating in the project, there are currently 649 brick and ceramic kilns of more than 360 households retained for conservation.

On behalf of the leaders of Mang Thit district, Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tam, Standing Deputy Secretary of the District Party Committee, Chairman of the Mang Thit District People's Council, provided more information about the locality's efforts in preserving and conserving Mang Thit brick and pottery village in recent times. He affirmed the province's policy of supporting the preservation of kilns in the face of a series of brick kilns being dismantled. This will contribute to enhancing the value of brick and pottery products, making them a typical local tourism product.

View of the seminar.

Many contents were discussed by delegates with important and meaningful topics such as: "From the memory of "Brick Kiln Kingdom" to "Mang Thit Contemporary Heritage"; applying the public-private reciprocal governance model to develop sustainable tourism: International experience and implications for Mang Thit Brick and Tile Craft Village - "Mang Thit Contemporary Heritage"; preserving, protecting and developing Mang Thit Brick and Tile Craft Village; applying the charging station system and electric motor boat to develop green tourism on the Mekong River and Mang Thit Brick and Tile Craft Village...

The seminar aims to link cultural development with tourism development in Mang Thit, orienting tourism to become an important economic sector of the locality, protecting and preserving cultural resources and the environment for future generations. At the same time, aiming to develop tourism in Mang Thit ceramic village associated with conservation, promotion and fostering sustainable development in the new context.

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