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Culture-tourism week underway in Bac Giang province

A culture and tourism week is taking place in the northern province of Bac Giang from January 29 to February 12 under the theme “Bac Giang – the sacred land of Tay Yen Tu”.
Culture-tourism week underway in Bac Giang province ảnh 1The culture and tourism week follows the theme “Bac Giang – the sacred land of Tay Yen Tu”. (Photo: VNA)

Bac Giang (VNA) – A culture andtourism week is taking place in the northern province of Bac Giang from January29 to February 12 under the theme “Bac Giang – the sacred land of Tay Yen Tu”.

Tourists have been exploring the local culture thanksto traditional festivals, while experiencing community-based tourismservices. 

At the opening ceremony, the province presenteda certificate recognising the Xuong Giang victory site in Xuong Giang city as anational special relic. 

An exhibition showcasing documents and objectsabout the victory is also open to the public.

Located in the Lang Son - Hanoi - Hai Phong -Quang Ninh economic corridor and bestowed with stunning natural landscapes likethe Tay Yen Tu Nature Reserve, Khe Ro Forest, Dong Cao Plateau, and Khuon Than Lake,Bac Giang has huge potential for tourism development. 

The province is home to more than 2,200 historicand cultural relic sites, including Quan ho (romantic duet singing) which wasrecognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and Ca Tru,which was named by UNESCO on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in need ofurgent protection./.
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