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Vietnam Festival Links Farm Produce, Crafts with Tourism
A festival in Tuyen Quang, Vietnam, featuring 120 booths of agricultural produce, OCOP products, and traditional crafts from 17 provinces, aims to boost tourism development. The event highlights the nation's strategy to leverage local heritage for sustainable growth.
The first-ever festival linking farm produce, One Commune One Product (OCOP) items, and traditional crafts with tourism development has been held in Tuyen Quang province. The event, running from September 18 to 24 along Chien Thang Song Lo street in Minh Xuan ward, features 120 booths operated by businesses and cooperatives from 17 provinces and cities nationwide. It also includes six shared booths showcasing Tuyen Quang’s traditional crafts and 30 food stalls linked with a beer festival. This initiative is part of Vietnam's broader strategy to transform cultural heritage into a driver for sustainable tourism and economic development. Localities across the country are increasingly focusing on leveraging their unique heritage to attract visitors and boost local economies. The festival in Tuyen Quang exemplifies this trend, aiming to create a strong connection between local products and the tourism sector for mutual growth.
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