Celebrating Central Highlands Tourism Year
A wide range of activities have been held over the past two days in the central highlands province of Gia Lai’s Pleiku city in response to the Central Highland National Tourism Year.
The events aim to promote the central highlands region’s nature and indigenous people and encourage locals to develop and preserve the traditional cultural identities of ethnic minority groups.
Artisans and skilled craftsman took part in a festival to celebrate the victory of Bahnar ethnic minority people through which visitors can get a better understanding about the spiritual life of Bahnar people and how they overcome poverty, hunger and natural disasters.
A wooden sculpture festival also attracted a large numbers of visitors. More than 50 J’rai and Bahnar artisans carved various different kinds of wooden statues.
In addition, a photography exhibition, and a cooking competition were organised.
The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched tours to attract regular visitors, such as tours of Pleiku, T’nung Lake, Pleiku Prison, Dong Xanh Park, Ayun Ha Lake, Phu Cuong Fall, and S’tor village – homeland of Hero Nup.
Many domestic and foreign tourists have already registered to join these tours.
Source: Vov/Hanoitimes
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