As part of the series of events in response to the Festival, on June 13, in Bac Ray 2 village, Phuoc Binh commune (Bac Ai), the opening ceremony of the Raglai Cultural Festival 2023 was held. From early morning, hundreds of households, Chapi artisans, culinary teams from 9 communes and tourists were present to prepare tools and products to attend the Festival. After the opening ceremony, a large number of local people and tourists were able to join in and cheer for the competitions: Chapi making; Raglai culinary competition; Rice pounding competition... Mr. Chamaléa Siết, Chapi artisan in Phuoc Hoa commune said: Chapi is a unique traditional folk musical instrument of the Raglai people, so we want our descendants to keep the profession and preserve the traditions of our ancestors.
Artists performing traditional musical instruments at the Raglai Cultural Festival 2023. Photo: Van Mien
Comrade Can Thi Ha, Vice Chairman of Bac Ai District People's Committee said: Through the festival, people inside and outside the province will be introduced to the cultural identity of ethnic minorities in Bac Ai district and some agricultural products in the district, aiming at the district to preserve and conserve ethnic culture and develop the economy. With activities bearing the imprint of traditional cultural identity, the Raglai Cultural Festival will leave many deep impressions in the hearts of visitors.
The rice pounding competition at the Raglai Cultural Festival 2023 attracted many locals and tourists to cheer. Photo: Kha Han
On this occasion, Bac Ai district also put Phuoc Binh market into operation and organized an agricultural market here, with special products such as green-skinned grapefruit, melon, wild honey, etc. introduced to tourists by Bac Ai district farmers. Bac Ai district also encouraged traders to maintain trading activities, making Phuoc Binh market the district's agricultural wholesale market, promoting the consumption of agricultural products for the people.
* In Phan Rang - Thap Cham City, these days, the main streets of the city are splendidly decorated to promote the Festival, welcoming visitors from all over the country and international friends to Ninh Thuan. Ms. Hieu Thi, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, said: Through the media, I learned about this Festival. Although I arrived in Ninh Thuan before the opening day, I was really impressed by the hospitality and warm welcome of the people; especially by the organization of the Festival's series of events and the very professional visual promotional images of the festival.
Present at April 16 Square on the morning of June 13, the reporter noted that the stage for the opening night of the festival had been installed; the system of equipment, lighting and zoning, suitable for each type of performance, display... In order to help people conveniently follow, the activities of the opening night of the Festival were widely broadcast on large LED screens decorated around the square. On many streets, many clusters of billboards, large LED screens, light boxes, decorative lights were installed to promote the brilliant Festival, enhancing the urban beauty. The City Public Service Management Board presided over and coordinated with relevant units to organize inspections and surveys of public areas and routes to welcome the Festival events. Organize a general cleaning campaign on roads, streets, public areas, coastal areas, along canals, headquarters of agencies, units, tourist and entertainment spots... trees are neatly trimmed, the environment is cleaner and more beautiful.
Looking forward to the Festival, not only the organizations and associations join hands to respond, but the people in the city are also excitedly waiting for the opening day. Ms. Nguyen Hoa Hue, Tan Tai ward excitedly shared: With a more professional and grand scale than previous years, this year's Festival creates a new, attractive, joyful and exciting atmosphere among the people after the long COVID-19 pandemic. I believe that with careful and thoughtful preparation, this year's Festival will bring a good impression to domestic and international tourists.
* On the evening of June 13, the Street Art Performance Program officially opened, opening a series of events throughout the Festival. With 12 exciting performances by groups, bands, and clubs inside and outside the province, the audience was brought interesting and unique experiences. Viewers seemed to be immersed in the melodies from the "magic" hands of the DJs. Attending the Program, the audience was also captivated when admiring the fan dance, water dance performed by Cham girls or enjoying the melodies, lyrics, to the sound of Ghinang, Paranung drums, Saranai trumpets...
Highlights of the 2023 Street Art Program at 16-4 Square (Phan Rang-Thap Cham City). Photo: Le Thi
In addition, the Organizing Committee also arranged spaces for Vietnamese Calligraphy and variety shows to welcome everyone to attend. Anh Thu, a student at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City, shared: The program was invested in meticulously, carefully and professionally. The performances were truly impressive and attractive, leaving many unforgettable emotions in the hearts of the audience.
* Also at the April 16 Square, on the evening of June 13, the South Central Region Industry and Trade Fair officially opened. The fair attracted 300 booths of 150 businesses displaying and introducing grapes, wine, OCOP products, specialties, handicrafts, souvenirs, industrial products and regional cuisine of businesses inside and outside the province. According to the reporter's records, businesses and business households happily participated in the fair. To attract visitors to the fair, on the opening night, the Organizing Committee integrated a cultural program with many special performances.
Tourists visit and buy OCOP products at the 2023 South Central Region Industry and Trade Fair - Ninh Thuan. Photo: Van Ny.
The typical products of the sunny land are neatly and beautifully arranged on the shelves as a friendly invitation to all visitors to the festival. As one of the many visitors from Da Lat City (Lam Dong Province), Ms. Hong Nhung said: Every summer, my family travels to Ninh Thuan. Through the media, this year there is a Grape - Wine Festival so my family will stay for about a week. I see that the preparations are quite thoughtful, lights and flags are hung all over the streets. The fair is diverse and rich with many items, the stage is grand and bustling. My family is also looking forward to experiencing some activities in this Festival.
Visitors learn about aloe vera products of Canh Dong Viet Food Joint Stock Company at the fair. Photo: A.Thi
* In Ninh Phuoc, the people of Bau Truc pottery village, Phuoc Dan town, were very excited and eager for the event of the ceremony to receive the certificate from UNESCO recognizing "Cham pottery art on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for Urgent Safeguarding". From National Highway 1, Provincial Road 703 to residential areas, district administrative centers, etc., national flags and pennants were hung everywhere to promote and promote the important event in the locality. Along with that, many main roads were urgently upgraded and repaired; village roads and alleys were cleaned, airy and beautiful, to create a good impression for tourists when visiting the craft village.
Bau Truc My Tien pottery establishment (Ninh Phuoc) prepares a booth to serve the Festival. Photo: Hong Lam
Ms. Dong Thi Minh said: In the past few days, together with cadres, youth union members and students, we, the people, have also actively participated in cleaning houses, pruning trees, and collecting garbage in the areas where the series of events took place. Hopefully, with careful preparation, the UNESCO Certificate Reception Ceremony on Cham pottery will be successful; thereby, contributing to introducing and promoting the village's products to tourists, promoting the development of local tourism activities. Ms. Dang Thi Vien shared: To prepare for the festival, family members assigned each other to arrange and redecorate the booths, and prepare presentations to facilitate visitors when they come to visit and learn about their ceramic products. Ms. Vien was excited: I am very excited and looking forward to the upcoming festival, because this is a particularly important event to honor the nation's pottery craft and also an opportunity to bring ceramic products to a large number of domestic and foreign tourists...
Construction units on Dong Dau road, Bau Truc quarter (Ninh Phuoc). Photo: Son Ngoc
During the ceremony to receive the UNESCO certificate inscribing "Cham pottery art on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for Urgent Safeguarding" and the Ninh Thuan Grape and Wine Festival in 2023, the district will hold activities such as: Mass art competition; skilled craftsman competition; sports competitions, folk games at Bau Truc pottery village. Comrade Ngo Khanh, Vice Chairman of Ninh Phuoc District People's Committee, said: Up to now, the locality has completed preparations for the festival. At the same time, the district has arranged forces to ensure security and order; strengthen inspections and remind food establishments to pay attention to food hygiene and safety; mobilize people to actively participate in and respond to the series of events, behave friendly, civilized, and politely with tourists when coming to the craft village.
With the participation of the entire political system, the spirit of hospitality and responsibility of all classes of people, we believe that the 2023 Festival will be successful, bringing satisfaction to visitors from all over the world.
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