The 2nd Long An Culture - Sports - Tourism Week is expected to bring unforgettable experiences to people and tourists

Sampan racing is an activity imbued with the cultural identity of the river region

Promoting the image of the homeland

The 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024 is officially launched. Before the opening ceremony is taking place on the evening of November 28, 2024, a number of activities began on the morning, such as the Conference on cooperation in promoting tourism and OCOP products between Ho Chi Minh City and 13 provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta; Long An - Korea Trade, Food and Tourism Fair; Cultural Exchange Space; Tourism Experience Space; Performances by qigong clubs and martial arts clubs.

Cultural, sports and tourism activities will be organized throughout the event from November 28 to December 4, 2024, to promote the potential, strengths, attract investment, trade and tourism of the province associated with promoting traditional values, culture, humanity and natural resources.

Long An is known as a land with peaceful beauty of rivers, associated with the two poetic Vam Co Dong and Vam Co Tay rivers. With a long history and culture, Long An has 126 historical and cultural relics and a number of traditional festivals that attract a large number of tourists. That is a great potential for the province's tourism industry. Not only that, with its dynamism in the integration process, Long An is also highly appreciated in the process of economic development, a locality that receives a lot of attention in the field of investment attraction, especially in modern technology. All of these potentials and strengths will be introduced in the activities within the framework of the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024.

“Through the activities of the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024, the province can introduce attractive tourism products, typical cuisine, and good tourism services. In addition, the grand sports competitions and music festivals in the event are expected to create a connection of local cultural values. This is also an opportunity for the province to cooperate with partners, connect with localities in the country and the world, expand cultural exchanges, spread traditional values, local characteristics, protect and promote national cultural heritage in the process of sustainable development." - Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism - Nguyen Thanh Thanh said.

Expected highlights

Among the 10 activities of the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024, the opening ceremony taking place at 8:00 p.m. on November 28, 2024 will be the highlights of the event. The art performance of the opening ceremony is elaborately and magnificently staged, combining art forms such as LED screen effects, high-tech lighting, etc, creating a vivid overall picture introducing the culture and people of Long An in combat, labor, production and construction to develop the homeland; promoting the image of Long An with rich identity and a long history and culture through each period as well as the culture and image of Long An and Korea.

In particular, the light show in the sky using unmanned drones will be the most anticipated event at the opening ceremony. The most symbolic and typical images of Long An land and people will be visualized and performed in the night sky, promising to bring a unique and impressive show to visitors. Mr. Tran Kim Bang (Ward 2, Tan An City) shared: “About a month ago, I heard about the light show at the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024. My family and friends are looking forward to it. Before now, I have never enjoyed a program like this directly”.

Jinro Concert 2024 is one of the most anticipated activities at the 2nd Long An Province Culture - Sports - Tourism Week in 2024

The Jinro Concert 2024 Music Festival is also a highlight, expected to attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists, especially young people, due to the presence of domestic and international artists and singers, combined with DJs, youthful and vibrant EDM music. This is a special performing arts festival licensed by the Department of Performing Arts, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The presence of Korean singers is a highlight, demonstrating cultural exchange between localities.

Sports activities such as Long An - Korea Friendship Golf Tournament 2024; Long An Provincial Cross-Country Race 2024; Long An Provincial Open Bodybuilding Championship 2024; The 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week Sampan Race 2024 will be held throughout the event in many different locations. In particular, the Sampan Race will take place in Bao Dinh Canal (opposite Tan An Market). This is a typical activity of the Southwest region because the sampan is a very familiar item to people in the river area. In 2024, the Sampan Race was held in Tan An City and attracted the attention of people in the province. This is one of the activities that contributes to the gradual development of tourism in Tan An City.

Another highlight of the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week 2024 is the space for tourism experiences in tourist destinations in the province. Simultaneously, during the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024, all tourist destinations have implemented stimulus activities: Exemption and reduction of ticket prices, launching new services, giving gifts, etc. Some 1-day travel experience tours are also for sale by travel companies: Golden Smile Travel, Mice Travel, departing in 2 days (November 30 and December 1, 2024).

Tourist areas have exempted or reduced entrance fees and tour tickets during the 2nd Long An Province Culture - Sports - Tourism Week in 2024 (Photo: Tourists participating in activities at the Endless Field Tourist Area)

With a series of new and attractive activities, the 2nd Long An Province Culture - Sports - Tourism Week in 2024 is an event not to be missed. During the meeting to report on the preparation progress, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council - Nguyen Van Duoc affirmed that throughout the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024, relevant sectors need to ensure that the people in the province as well as tourists can enjoy the most of the event.

With a series of attractive and meaningful activities, the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024 promises to leave a deep impression on tourists and locals. The event is not only an opportunity to promote the image of Long An but also a bridge to attract investment and seek opportunities for tourism and economic development in the locality.

We invite you to paticipate in the 2nd Long An Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Week in 2024 to discover the wonders and experience memorable moments!./.

By Que Lam - Translated by Q. Thien

Source: https://baolongan.vn/tuan-van-hoa-the-thao-du-lich-tinh-long-an-lan-thu-2-nam-2024-mang-den-cho-nguoi-dan-va-du-khach-nhung-trai-nghiem-kho-quen-a186313.html