Opening of Nghe An Lotus Tourism and Culinary Festival 2024
On the evening of November 29, in Vinh City, under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the People's Committee of Nghe An province, and the Provincial Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center held the opening ceremony of the Nghe An Lotus Tourism and Culinary Festival 2024.
Attending the conference were Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh - Director of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism; representatives of the Tourism Development Support Fund, Vietnam Culinary Association, Vietnam Tourism Association and departments, branches, and culinary experts across the country.
On the side of Nghe An province, there were comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; leaders of departments, branches and sectors; the Provincial Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion; and representatives of localities and businesses in the area.
The lotus has long been a distinctive cultural symbol, associated with nobility, humility and purity. For his hometown Nghe An - the birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh, the lotus has a special meaning, because it reflects his ideology, simple lifestyle and noble soul.
Organizing the "Lotus Tourism and Cuisine Festival" in 2024 in Nghe An not only aims to honor the unique cultural and culinary values of lotus but is also an important opportunity to promote regional connectivity, promote tourism, develop the local economy, and create a strong impression in the hearts of tourists.
Speaking at the festival, Mr. Nguyen Trung Khanh - Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said: Nghe An is a land of talented people, rich in nature, and rich in cultural identity. In recent years, Nghe An has made great strides in tourism development. In particular, we highly appreciate and commend the initiative of the Lotus Tourism and Cuisine Festival this time. The event was organized methodically and elaborately, not only promoting Nghe An culture and cuisine but also honoring the culture, people of Nghe An, historical values and national spirit.
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Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized: The 2024 Sen Tourism and Cuisine Festival is an opportunity for Nghe An province to introduce, promote the image, affirm the tourism brand of Nghe An - Vietnam, friendly and hospitable; is a specific and practical activity to successfully implement the socio-economic targets set in 2024 and the following years, contributing to the rapid and sustainable development of Nghe An homeland.
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The festival is expected to become an annual regional event on the occasion of President Ho Chi Minh's birthday on May 19 every year, both to commemorate his contributions and highlight the cultural values associated with the lotus symbol, and also to be a bridge to bring Nghe An closer to domestic and international friends.
The 2024 Sen Nghe An Tourism and Culinary Festival has the participation of more than 70 booths from regions and localities. Major travel agencies nationwide such as Vietravel, Saigontourist, Vietnam Airlines... and major units coordinate to organize and promote the event such as: Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, Tourism Development Support Fund, Vietnam Culinary Association, Vietnam Tourism Association, Nghe An Culinary Association...
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During the 3 days from November 29 to December 1, the 2024 Nghe An Lotus Tourism and Culinary Festival will have special and unique programs, including the "Quintessence of Lotus Cuisine" promotion program with many dishes and drinks prepared by famous artisans and chefs across the country. Locals and visitors will enjoy many unique dishes made from lotus and local specialties.
At the festival, there is also a space to introduce Sen Tourism and Cuisine; introduce commercial products, OCOP, traditional products, specialties in the province and beautiful check-in corners to serve people and tourists when coming to Nghe An.
