Keyword: "indigenous culture"

Vietnam currently has more than 600 agricultural and rural tourism models, generating over 25 trillion VND (956 million USD) in annual revenue. The sector has become an important source of income for many rural communities seeking to diversify their livelihoods.

The northern coastal province of Nam Dinh, dubbed the land of churches, has taken advantage of indigenous culture to develop tourism, especially spiritual, cuisine and community-based tourism.

Developing community-based tourism in association with indigenous culture has received due attention from various localities across Vietnam, as it has proved effective in attracting both domestic and foreign tourists.

Experts have shared the view that community-based tourism will help create livelihoods and change economic mindset of residents in disadvantaged localities.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has actively brought its indigenous culture into urban tourism, considering this as one of the strategies to promote the strengths of the city’s destination network.

A special art programme was held in Hanoi on August 5 night to mark Peru’s 198th Independence Day and the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Peru.