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Tay Ninh introduces local tourism, culture in Hanoi

A range of activities featuring the culture and tourism attractions of the southwestern province of Tay Ninh are taking place in Hanoi.
Tay Ninh introduces local tourism, culture in Hanoi ảnh 1Tourists visit Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh (Source: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – A range ofactivities featuring the culture and tourism attractions of the southwesternprovince of Tay Ninh are taking place in Hanoi, on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the Liberation Day of the capital city (October 10).

They include a photo exhibition on the 180-yearhistory of the formation and development of the province. Tay Ninh’s specialproducts are also being showcased, drawing crowds of local visitors.

Addressing the opening ceremony on October6, provincial officials expressed the hope that the activities will help promotecooperation and exchanges between the province and Hanoi.

Two documentaries were also screened duringthe ceremony to introduce local tourism potential and the development of theprovince.

The same day, a folk music show was held,featuring Don ca tai tu (southern amateur singing), which has beenrecognised as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humankind by the UNEducational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

Tay Ninh is home to the main cathedral ofCao Dai sect. The Ba Den Mountain is also a popular destination for spiritualtourism.

The province receives between 2.2 and 2.7million tourists per year and sees an annual growth rate of over 10 percent intourism. In 2016, the tourism sector earned 770 billion VND (33.88 million USD).-VNA
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