Jubilant opening of Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2023
(Baonghean.vn) - The 2023 Cua Lo Tourism Festival is an opportunity for Nghe An province to introduce and promote its values, resources and unique tourism products to domestic and foreign friends and tourists.
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Comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the People's Council of Nghe An province beat the drum to open the Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2023. Photo: Duc Anh |
On the evening of April 14, at Binh Minh Square (Cua Lo town), the People's Committee of Nghe An province and the People's Committee of Cua Lo town held the opening ceremony of the Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2023 with the theme "Cua Lo - Colors of the sea".
Attending the opening ceremony, on the side of Nghe An province, there were comrades: Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the People's Council of Nghe An province; Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Hoang Nghia Hieu - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; comrades of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; leaders of departments, branches and localities in the province.
Also attending the ceremony were leaders of Ha Tinh, Thanh Hoa, Hung Yen and Hoa Binh provinces.
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Delegates attending the opening ceremony of Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2023. Photo: Duc Anh |
Opening speech of the festivalCua Lo tourismIn 2023, Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee stated: Nghe An is a land of talented people. This place has produced many talented people who have made great contributions to the country. Nghe An is becoming a center rich in historical and cultural traditions, a tourist destination considered the number one country.
The beauty of Nghe An is likened to a map because of the uniqueness of thousands of historical and cultural relics, scenic spots and extremely diverse ecosystems. This place is also the cradle of the folk songs and folk songs recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity... In the colorful picture of Nghe An is the emergence of a vibrant, dynamic, youthful coastal tourist city of Cua Lo - the green pearl of Nghe An.
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Comrade Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee delivered the opening speech of Cua Lo Tourism Festival 2023. Photo: Duc Anh |
After 116 years of forming a tourist destination and 29 years of construction and development, Cua Lo is gradually transforming itself, taking on the appearance of a bustling coastal tourist city, an ideal and attractive resort destination, with an infrastructure system that can accommodate more than 30,000 guests staying day/night.
In particular, Cua Lo also has many tourism services, entertainment areas, and high-class resorts, among which stand out are Vinpearl Cua Hoi Resort, Lan Chau Island eco-tourism area, 18-hole golf course, Vinpearl Cua Hoi amusement park connected to Ngu Island by cable car...
FestivalCua Lo Tourism in 2023organized as an opportunity for Nghe An province to introduce and promote its values, resources and unique tourism products to friends and domestic and foreign tourists. This is also a specific and practical activity, affirming the determination of the Party Committee and people of Nghe An in creating a safe, friendly, civilized tourism environment and preserving the unique traditional values of the locality; contributing to the rapid and sustainable development of Nghe An.
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A large number of tourists and people from inside and outside the province came to the opening night of the Festival. Photo: Duc Anh |
Vice Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long expressed his wish: Tourists come to Cua Lo to experience and multiply the love for the sacred sea and islands; to explore and honor the traditional cultural values of Nghe An and the Vietnamese people.
In the jubilant and solemn atmosphere of the opening ceremony, comrade Thai Thanh Quy - Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Head of the National Assembly Delegation, Chairman of the People's Council of Nghe An province beat the drum to open the festival, officially opening Cua Lo tourism in 2023, and at the same time opening up expectations for a successful tourism year.
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Art program “Cua Lo - Colors of the sea” with many special dance and singing performances. Photo: Duc Anh |
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Photo: Duc Anh |
At the opening night of the 2023 Cua Lo Tourism Festival, delegates and visitors enjoyed the special art program "Cua Lo - Colors of the Sea", with the participation of many famous artists and singers.
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Brilliant fireworks display to welcome the new tourism year. Photo: Hoang Nguyen |
Delegates and visitors also enjoyed a colorful fireworks display. The fireworks display concluded the opening night of the 2023 Cua Lo Sea Tourism Festival, leaving many impressions in the hearts of tens of thousands of people and visitors attending./.
After the opening ceremony of Cua Lo tourism in 2023, there will be a series of rich and attractive activities lasting until April 30, typically: National tug of war and stick pushing tournament (from April 7 to 22 at the town's Gymnasium and Stadium); Human chess tournament (April 15 at Binh Minh Square); Tour guide and tour guide competition (from April 15 to 20 at Sea Daisy Park); Town's best chef competition (from April 20 to 25); Street festival and night cuisine; Art program "Back to Vi, Giam region" ...