Tay Ninh Day in Hanoi will be held on Hoan Kiem Walking Street on October 7-8 to promote the Southern province of Tay Ninh.
According to Tran Anh Minh, Director of the Tay Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the provincial authorities have high expectations that it will become a prominent highlight in promoting Tay Ninh culture and tourism, and in turn attract investment for the socio-economic, cultural and tourism development of the province.
| Shrimp salt is a specialty of Tay Ninh Province. |
The event will showcase various distinctive cultural and exhilarating hands-on activities.
On October 7, the opening night will feature a unique art and drumming show. The program, which is expected to make a remarkable impression on Tay Ninh, will be broadcast live on radio and television in Hanoi and Tay Ninh.
Visitors will admire intangible cultural heritage such as don ca tai tu (southern instrumental music) and Chhay-dam Khmer drum dance, which is typical of Tay Ninh and the southern region.
Participants will also have the opportunity to interact with artisans and enjoy Tay Ninh shrimp salt, rice paper, and fruits, among other local specialties. The activities are expected to create a cheerful and vibrant festive space on Hoan Kiem Pedestrian Street.
Pictures of Tay Ninh's famous tourist attractions will be displayed for photo opportunities.
During the two-day event, visitors are invited to explore Tay Ninh's unique products and tourism services at more than 30 booths set up by 27 businesses along Le Thach and Le Lai Streets. The booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., giving visitors ample time to explore all that Tay Ninh has to offer.
Tay Ninh Day in Hanoi in 2023 is also a unique cultural and artistic exchange event where the beauty of the people, the land of Tay Ninh, and Hanoi's past and present will be vividly presented through a photo exhibition.
| Chhay-dam drum dance is the traditional art of the Khmer people in Tay Ninh. |
Nearly 100 photos displayed at the King Ly Thai To Monument will not only recreate part of Tay Ninh's tourist attractions and historical relics but also introduce the capital's residents and tourists to the outstanding achievements and unique tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the province.
To celebrate Tay Ninh Day in Hanoi, SunWorld Ba Den Mountain Resort will offer special discounts on ticket prices for residents of Hanoi and Tay Ninh who visit the site this October, with up to 60% discount on cable car tickets.
