Reporter: Sir, as the local honor to be chosen to host the National Tourism Year 2021, how has Ninh Binh prepared for this event? Mr. Bui Van Manh: In fact, Ninh Binh has been preparing since 2020, but due to the complicated development of the Covid-19 epidemic, the activities of the National Tourism Year 2020 have been postponed, all these contents have been moved to this year and we I am also very honored to be allowed by the Government to continue hosting the National Tourism Year 2021. In order to prepare for the National Tourism Year 2021, the provincial leaders have strongly directed, fully prepared facilities, human resources, prevention of Covid-19 epidemic under the direction of the Government… Up to now, it can be said that all the preparations have been well implemented, ensuring the set schedule and are ready for the Opening Ceremony of the National Tourism Year at the Special National Monument. Hoa Lu ancient capital, Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district. With the theme of the National Tourism Year is “Hoa Lu – The ancient capital of a thousand years”, we want to take the cultural and historical value of thousands of years of the land of Hoa Lu ancient capital, associated with the historical and cultural values ​​of Vietnam. Trang An World Natural Heritage, through which to honor the values, especially the value of Trang An World Heritage Site. Mr. Bui Van Manh – Director of Ninh Binh Department of Tourism: All is ready for the National Tourism Year 2021 Reporter: In addition to the Opening Ceremony, there will certainly be many interesting activities and events to attract visitors as well as promote the image of Ninh Binh tourism. So which tourism activities are considered as outstanding highlights in the National Tourism Year 2021, sir? Mr. Bui Van Manh: In Ninh Binh province, we have 38 main activities, some activities have taken place since the beginning of the year, but the scale must be adjusted to suit the epidemic prevention and control. The remaining main highlights of the National Tourism Year 2021 are: The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year, Hoa Lu festival, Trang An festival, Thai Vi temple festival and 1 festival that we organize every year. Ninh Binh Tourism Week Golden color Tam Coc – Trang An taking place at the end of May and beginning of June is the occasion of the golden rice season in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. In particular, Heritage Connection Festival is an activity we will organize every 2 or 3 years with the desire to connect Trang An – Hoa Lu heritage with domestic and international heritages. Besides, there are cultural and sports activities such as men’s/women’s volleyball tournament… There are also many other response activities held in 27 provinces and cities across the country such as: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Nghe An, Da Nang, Khanh Hoa, Can Tho, Ca Mau… Reporter: How have tourism products, tours and routes to serve tourists when coming to Ninh Binh prepared, sir? Mr. Bui Van Manh: For many years now, Ninh Binh has become a destination attracting many domestic and foreign tourists with a series of famous and attractive landscapes such as: Trang An eco-tourism area; Bai Dinh pagoda complex with Bai Dinh experience tour at night; Van Long lagoon is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta; Mua Cave tourist area, Thung Nham bird garden; Tam Coc – Bich Dong; Am Tien cave; Cuc Phuong National Park, Phat Diem Stone Church… It can be said that, with unspoiled nature, charming landscapes, can combine many methods of sightseeing by boat, car, bicycle… I believe visitors are completely satisfied when coming to Ninh Binh. Reporter: Sir, the National Tourism Year 2021 takes place in the context that the Covid-19 epidemic has not ended yet. To ensure the safety of tourists when participating in activities in the National Tourism Year, what plans has the Ninh Binh tourism industry made? Mr. Bui Van Manh: The work of ensuring the safety of people and visitors is of great concern to the province, the health sector, and the tourism industry, considering it a top priority. Right from the beginning of the year, we have implemented a lot of measures to prevent the epidemic, especially implementing the 5K message of the Ministry of Health. Specifically, the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic is divided into 3 phases: Before, during and after the opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021. We also require tourist areas and attractions to regularly disinfect and require all tourists when visiting places to wear masks, make medical declarations, and send staff to measure temperature checks for all visitors at destinations to minimize the impact and impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on the tourism industry. At attractions, places where activities and events take place, masks, disinfectant solutions are placed in public places, vehicles for tourists… For the work of ensuring food safety and hygiene, we coordinate with the Health sector to take samples for testing restaurants and hotels around the event area to ensure safety… Right at the opening ceremony, we had plans and scenarios for epidemic prevention and control, and arranged emergency vehicles and isolation locations if there was a suspected case of Covid-19 infection… so that when bad situations happen There will be a plan to deal with it in a timely manner. Up to this point, it can be said that the basic areas and accommodation facilities have performed very well, ensuring epidemic prevention. Reporter: Sincerely thank you.

Special arts program at the opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2021 Speaking at the opening ceremony, Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee of the National Tourism Year 2021 Pham Quang Ngoc said that Ninh Binh province always focuses on investing in developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector, creating driving force to promote development for many industries, sectors, and at the same time to make Ninh Binh one of the tourist centers of the country. “The National Tourism Year 2021 with the theme” Hoa Lu – A thousand years old capital “is a series of events throughout the country to promote and encourage tourism across the country to overcome difficulties, and build the image of Vietnam as a safe destination. The whole, attractive “- Chairman of Ninh Binh Provincial People’s Committee said. At the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam praised tourism authorities, business communities, localities, and the people for unanimously recovering the tourism market from the heavy influence of Covid- 19. Looking back at the development of Vietnam’s tourism, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that the tourism industry has seen impressive developments in recent years. Prior to the Covid-19 translation, Vietnam welcomed over 100 million domestic visitors, over 18 million international visitors, contributed more than 9% to the national DPG, created jobs for millions of workers and promoted for other industries to develop together. Vietnam has become a bright spot on the world map, is in the group of 10 countries with the highest growth rate and has won many prestigious international tourism awards such as: No. 1 in the world for heritage tourism. Asia’s No. 1 in golf tourism. Ninh Binh is also honored as 1 of the 50 most attractive destinations in the world, 1 in 20 ideal destinations for discovery tourism. Recently, Ninh Binh has also been voted as the most hospitable destination. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam also said that this development is thanks to the contribution of the tourism community, including many tourism investors, helping the infrastructure to develop quickly with many large-scale projects. and international quality products. In addition, there is the contribution of people all over the region in participating in tourism, building new products, working together to overcome shortcomings … In order for Vietnam’s tourism to quickly recover the market when it is unable to welcome international visitors, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam suggested localities and units to strictly comply with regulations on epidemic prevention and control; promote domestic tourism development; reviewing development policies, perfecting and upgrading tourism products, getting ready for new development when opening the door to welcome international visitors. Besides, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam also suggested the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to coordinate with tourism associations to support and overcome difficulties for businesses; strengthen association activities, support to develop tourism in a sustainable and safe way … The National Tourism Year 2021 took place in 27 localities throughout the country, with 104 events. Ninh Binh province – the host province will preside over 38 activities, including 11 key activities such as: Opening Ceremony of National Tourism Year 2021 (combined with the opening of Hoa Lu Festival in 2021, taking place on 9 March of lunar calendar); Hoa Lu festival (March 9-11 of lunar calendar); Trang An festival (March 18th lunar month); Ceremony of Thien Thien; Tourism Week “The golden color of Tam Coc – Trang An”; Fine art exhibition “Ninh Binh Cultural Heritage” in 2021 and Art Exhibition “Legendary Ninh Binh” (held in the second quarter of 2021); Cuc Phuong week is great (held at the end of April); Industry Trade Fair and Tourism Ninh Binh (done in the third quarter); Closing Ceremony of National Tourism Year 2021 (held in December) … In addition to these 11 key activities, Ninh Binh also organizes 27 other activities taking place at different times of the year. In the opening ceremony, the people and visitors were able to see a special art show including 3 chapters: “Vietnam at that time”, “Young country thousands of miles away”, “Hoa Lu – I love you” … In order to ensure the environmental sanitation in the area where the Opening Ceremony is held, to prevent and prevent Covid-19 translation from happening, the Organizing Committee arranged 5 automatic body temperature scanners at the 3 entrance gates of the ceremony area. Opening: East gate (2 machines), North gate (2 machines), South gate, direction to Chi Phong village (1 machine). In addition, a handheld infrared thermometer was also used to perform temperature checks for 100% of the participants and participants. Participants and residents are required to complete 4 steps when attending the event: hand disinfection, wearing a mask, measuring body temperature and making a medical report to attend the opening ceremony. The medical declaration is done in 2 forms: Scan the QR-Code or record the medical declaration with a smartphone.