On the evening of April 8, at Binh Minh Square, Cua Lo town, Nghe An province solemnly held the Opening Ceremony of Cua Lo Tourism in 2022 with the theme "Cua Lo - love of the sea and aspiration to shine".

Attending the ceremony were Mr. Nguyen Duc Trung - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Le Duc Cuong - Member of the Standing Committee, Head of the Organization Committee of the Provincial Party Committee; Hoang Nghia Hieu - Member of  Provincial Standing Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Committee; Nguyen Thi Kim Chi – Member of  Provincial Standing Party Committee, Secretary of Party Committee of Provincial Agencies’ Block; Nguyen Nhu Khoi – Member of Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Council;Bui Dinh Long – Member of Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairman of Provincial People's Committee; leaders of districts, cities, towns and all compatriots, comrades and tourists inside and outside the province.

On the side of Ha Tinh province, there was Mr. Vo Trong Hai - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee.

Delegates attend the ceremony

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long speaks

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Bui Dinh Long - Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee emphasized: In the colorful tourist picture of Nghe An, Cua Lo stands out like a green pearl of the sea, with long, smooth, and gentle sand, plus the friendly, hospitable, and profound humanity that brought the Cua Lo is named solemnly on Vietnam's marine tourism map.

Returning to Cua Lo today, visitors can easily see the appearance of a dynamic and bustling coastal city with modern infrastructure with many motels and hotels, which can serve over 30,000 visitors – take a vacation - stay every day. Many high-class entertainment and resort services have been put into operation, such as: Paradise resort Vinpearl Cua Hoi, eco-tourism area Lan Chau Island, Ngu island, 18-hole golf course, etc.

In the not too distant future, Cua Lo will have a cable car route across the sea connecting the mainland to Dao Ngu - a special ecological and spiritual tourist destination in the middle of the sea. Cua Lo will also be a convenient connection point with tourist attractions of the North Central provinces and the whole country, through a strategic coastal road where Cua Hoi Bridge connects the two banks of the Lam River as the highlight. Cua Lo will really be one of the ideal destinations for domestic and foreign tourists.

A large number of people attend the Opening Ceremony

In recent years, especially after implementing Resolution no. 08-NQ/TW dated January 16, 2017 of the Politburo on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector, Nghe An tourism industry has made transformational steps and achieved important results.

In the past two years, despite facing many difficulties due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism enterprises, Travel agencies, restaurants, hotels, tourism service providers on the the province, etc. has overcome difficulties to rise up. Along with that, tourism units have restructured enterprises, invested, upgraded facilities, retrained staff, digital transformation, etc. to wait for the reopening date.

Cua Lo Tourism Festival in 2022 is held as an opportunity for Nghe An province to introduce and promote its unique tourism values, resources and products to friends, domestic and foreign tourists. This is also a specific, practical activity that affirms the determination of the Party Committee and People of Nghe An and the whole country to overcome difficulties and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a safe, friendly and civilized tourism environment and preserving the unique traditional values of the locality; demonstrating the determination to successfully implement the targets set out in 2022 and the following years, contributing to the rapid and sustainable development of Nghe An homeland.

The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee wished and believed that the tourism enterprise community will continue to invest, has many projects, large-scale service facilities with international standards, creating many reputable brands. At the same time, building and developing models to mobilize people to participate in building a safe, friendly, clean and beautiful tourism environment so that the entire society and people can join hands to develop sustainable tourism. The Party Committee and Government of Nghe An province will always accompany and create the best conditions for enterprises to have an operating environment, promptly remove difficulties, etc. in order to hope for a bumper 2022 tourism season.

“Cua Lo Tourism Festival in 2022 is held on the occasion of Hung Kings’ death anniversary, further solemnizing the value of today's Opening Ceremony. We are proud to be the Children of Dragons, Grandchildren of Fairies, the descendants of the Hung Kings who built the country of Van Lang and Au Lac and defeated foreign invaders, laying the foundation for the mighty Vietnam today. We remember that great merit and show our respect and deep gratitude to the forefathers and ancestors who have openly declared and established the nation in the nation's long journey of development. Let's constantly study, contribute a lot to society, and together build our province, our country, becoming richer and more beautiful and civilized. Come to Cua Lo beach to experience and multiply your love for the sacred sea and islands to discover and honor the cultural and traditional values of Nghe and the Vietnamese people." – Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Bui Dinh Long emphasized.

 Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung beats the drum to open the festival

In the jubilant and solemn atmosphere of the opening ceremony, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Duc Trung beat the drum to open the festival, officially opening for Cua Lo tourist season in 2022, and at the same time opening up expectations for a successful tourist season.

Special musical performances, elaborately choreographed with the participation of many famous artists and singers

Cultural and spiritual scene of Van Loc Temple

The art program is the highlight of the Opening ceremony of Cua Lo Tourism Festival in 2022, affirming its position in the development of tourism in particular and socio-economic in general of Nghe An province, of the whole country in the process of integration and development. The art program consists of 3 chapters: Chapter 1 is "Love story of Nghe people"; Chapter 2 is "Cua Lo - love of the sea and cultural colors" and chapter 3 is "Aspiration to shine". The program was very elaborately choreographed with a modern and vibrant sound and light system and folk and close props, imbued with the cultural identity of the people of Cua Lo in particular and Nghe An in general.

The fireworks display closes the opening night of Cua Lo Beach Tourism Festival 2022, leaving many impressions in the hearts of thousands of people and visitors

Delegates and visitors also enjoyed a colorful fireworks display at Binh Minh Square - where important activities of the coastal town of Cua Lo take place.

Thuy - Oanh