Identifying tourism as one of its five core economic pillars, the southern city of Dong Nai has been deploying a strong strategy to transform traditional cultural values, festivals, and indigenous spaces into valuable economic resources.
The unique culinary heritage of ethnic minority communities draws visitors to food and cultural experiences. Photo: VNA
Through unique experiential tourism models and synchronized investment in cultural infrastructure, Dong Nai is step by step realizing its goal of having tourism and services contribute about 3% of the GRDP, and elevating the local brand on the national economic and tourism map.
A prestigious community leader presents peace bracelets to delegates and visitors attending the Peace Praying Ceremony during the "Phu Rieng Do" Week in Thuan Loi commune. Photo: VNA
The traditional art of brocade weaving among ethnic minorities is vital to preserving their cultural identity while fueling fresh economic growth. Photo: VNA
The traditional art of brocade weaving among ethnic minorities is vital to preserving their cultural identity while fueling fresh economic growth. Photo: VNA
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