Da Lat aims to attract 190,000 tourists during 23rd Vietnam Film Festival

Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong expects to welcome some 190,000 visitors, including 8,000 foreigners, during the upcoming Vietnam Film Festival in the locality.
Da Lat aims to attract 190,000 tourists during 23rd Vietnam Film Festival ảnh 1A corner of Da Lat city in Lam Dong province. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong expects to welcome some 190,000 visitors,including 8,000 foreigners, during the upcomingVietnam Film Festival in the locality.

A national event held biennially by the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism, the VietnamFilm Festival was organised in various localities with tourism potential such as Vung Tau,Hanoi, Nha Trang, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City. This year, the festival is takingplace in the resort city of Da Lat from November 21 to 25.

Ta Quang Dong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, compared Da Lat to a grand filming location, captivating with beautifuland poetic landscapes. In recent times, many popular films have been filmed here.

An award for feature films shot in Da Lat called “Lam dong – Cao nguyen hung vi(Lam Dong - Majestic Highlands) will be presented at this festival, accordingto Pham S, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, who is alsoco-head of the Steering Committee for the festival.

The event, which aims to honour outstanding cinematographicworks, film makers, and artists in the industry, will feature an array ofactivities such as the exhibition “Da Lat – a source of inspiration for cinema” onNovember 21 and a series of cinematic conferences on November 22-23.

As many as 147 films will be screened for free onthe occasion, including many blockbusters like Nha Ba Nu (The House of No Man),Em va Trinh (You and Trinh), Nguoi Vo Cuoi Cung (The Last Wife), and Tro TanRuc Ro (Glorious Ash).

Ninety-one best films have been chosen to vie for the LotusAwards held within the film festival, comprising 16 feature films, 31documentaries, 19 science films, 25 cartoons.

The festival will offer a good chance for the Central Highlands locality, whichhas joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, to promote its image to domestic and international visitors./.
VNA

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