The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee held a meeting on November 23 to review the organisation of the Hoa Binh Culture-Tourism Week 2024 and the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.

Officials attended the meeting including Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and Head of the organising committee for the cultural week Nguyen Van Toan; and Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising board for the fish and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su.


Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising board for the cultural week Nguyen Van Toan presents commendation certificates from the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee to collectives that contribute to the success of the cultural week and the festival.


Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the organising board for the fish and shrimp festival Dinh Cong Su awards commendation certificates to individuals for their outstanding contributions to the cultural week and the festival.


The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development praise the collectives for their efforts in organising the second Da river Fish and Shrimp Festival.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Quach Thi Kieu said that the two events which took place from November 15 - 23 left a profound impression on local residents and visitors.

Within the framework of the festival, 112 booths displayed Da river fish and shrimp products, agricultural and OCOP products, drawing tens of thousands of visitors.

The organisers auctioned two locally-raised specialty fish from Hoa Binh lake, getting 255 million VND (10,000 USD). A fishing competition on Hoa Binh lake, aimed at promoting culture and the scenic beauty of the lake, saw participation from many anglers, and 11 prizes were awarded across various categories. Following the competition, the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development organized a fish release to regenerate aquatic resources in the Da river.

Nguyen Huy Nhuan, Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, emphasised the success of the Culture-Tourism Week and the fish and shrimp festival. He highlighted that the activities promote the image and potential of Hòa Bình, showcasing the beautiful natural landscapes, and the unique cultural heritage of its ethnic minority groups in the province.

On this occasion, the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee awarded commendation certificates to 15 collectives and 30 individuals for their outstanding contributions to the organisation of the two events.
The Director of the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development also presented certificates of merit to 20 collectives and ten individuals for their contribution to the festival.


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