On the evening of May 18th, at the 8/5 Square in the administrative center of Moc Chau district, Son La province, a solemn ceremony was held to announce the decision recognizing Moc Chau as a National Tourist Area. The program was broadcast live on STV, Son La Radio and Television Station, and rebroadcast on the Son La Newspaper's online platform.
Ceremony to announce the Decision recognizing Moc Chau as a National Tourist Area.
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Former Central Committee leaders and former leaders of Son La province attended the announcement ceremony.
Attendees included: Tong Thi Phong, former member of the Politburo and former Standing Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly; Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; leaders of several central ministries and agencies; committees and councils of the National Assembly; leaders of several provinces and cities; representatives of embassies of several countries in Vietnam; and leaders of 9 provinces in Northern Laos.
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Representatives from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with leaders of Son La province.
Representatives from the northern provinces of Laos attended the announcement ceremony.
The Sơn La Provincial delegation included: Mr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Head of the Provincial National Assembly Delegation; Mr. Hoang Quoc Khanh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Mr. Nguyen Thai Hung, Member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; former provincial leaders; members of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; leaders of provincial departments and agencies; Moc Chau and Van Ho districts; and a large number of local people and tourists.
The song and dance performance "Son La Says Hello" opened the announcement ceremony.
On April 22, 2024, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed Decision No. 1077/QD-BVHTTDL recognizing Moc Chau National Tourist Area in Son La province. This recognition as a National Tourist Area will create significant momentum for Son La province in general, and Moc Chau and Van Ho districts in particular, to continue striving to develop tourism in the area, affirming its position on the world tourism map and befitting its status as a national tourist area.
A large number of locals and tourists attended.
During the program, the audience watched a documentary about the construction and development of the Moc Chau National Tourist Area. Leaders of the Vietnam National Tourism Administration, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced the Decision of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognizing Moc Chau National Tourist Area in Son La province.
Leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented the decision recognizing Moc Chau as a National Tourist Area to the leaders of Moc Chau and Van Ho districts.
On behalf of the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr. Ho An Phong presented the decision of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognizing Moc Chau National Tourist Area to the leaders of Moc Chau and Van Ho districts.
Comrade Trang Thi Xuan delivered a speech at the announcement ceremony.
Speaking at the announcement ceremony, Ms. Trang Thi Xuan, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, emphasized: To ensure that Moc Chau National Tourist Area develops to its full potential as a national tourist area, affirming its position on the tourism map of Vietnam and the world, Son La province will continue to focus resources on investing in infrastructure, technical facilities, and tourism services; improve and enhance the criteria already achieved by the national tourist area; promote digital transformation and develop smart tourism applications; and strengthen promotional activities to enhance the tourism brand as "A leading regional natural destination in the world." The development of Moc Chau National Tourist Area will align with Vietnam's tourism development strategy, becoming one of the leading tourist areas in the Northern Midlands and Mountains region and one of the key national tourist areas nationwide.
The Standing Committee of the Moc Chau and Van Ho District Party Committees received a Certificate of Commendation from the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.
On this occasion, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee awarded certificates of commendation to the Standing Committee of the Moc Chau and Van Ho District Party Committees for their many achievements in building and developing the Moc Chau National Tourist Area.
Art program “Moc Chau, Van Ho - The beautiful highlands”
Following the awarding of the Decision recognizing Moc Chau National Tourist Area to Moc Chau and Van Ho districts by the leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, an art program themed "Moc Chau, Van Ho - The Beautiful Highlands" took place. The program featured nearly 450 artists and performers from the Provincial Music and Dance Theatre; students from Son La College; and performers and key figures in the amateur arts scene from Moc Chau district and Son La city.
A dance performance at the show.
Singing and dancing performances at the show.
The artists and performers presented a spectacular and elaborately staged comprehensive art program, with the theme of praising the homeland of Moc Chau and Van Ho; honoring the beauty of the land, culture, and people of this region; expressing the aspiration for the development of Moc Chau National Tourist Area today; and hoping to further develop Moc Chau and Van Ho to become a national tourist area, providing exciting and deeply impressive experiences for the people and tourists.
The song and dance performance "Elegant Glass Bridge of Bach Long"
The art program was also impressive with its community cultural performances, including the Tha Kềnh dance of the Hmong people, the bell dance of the Dao people, and the bamboo pole dance of the Thai people.
The Tha Kenh dance of the Mong ethnic group.
Bell dance of the Dao ethnic group.
In a vibrant and enthusiastic atmosphere, delegates, tourists, and local people joined together in the lively rhythm of the "Dance of Unity," a circle dance of solidarity, creating a joyful and enthusiastic spirit, and demonstrating determination to build the Moc Chau National Tourist Area into a green and sustainable destination.
The performance "Dance of Unity".
A circle dance symbolizing unity at the event.
Reporters' Team
Ceremony announcing the Decision to recognize Moc Chau as a National Tourist Area (baosonla.org.vn)