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Hoa Binh launches paragliding activities ahead of SEA Games 31

Hoa Binh province is offering a paragliding experience for visitors as part of the northern tourist destination’s efforts to attract more tourists and revive the local tourism sector.
Hoa Binh launches paragliding activities ahead of SEA Games 31 ảnh 1Visitors to Hoa Binh can try paragliding now. (Photo: VNA)
Hoa Binh (VNA) – Hoa Binh province is offering a paraglidingexperience for visitors as part of the northern tourist destination’s effortsto attract more tourists and revive the local tourism sector.

The northern province will also host mountain biking from May 14-17and the cycling road race from May 19-22, with the participation of about 400riders and officials.

Speaking at the launch, director of the provincial Departmentof Culture, Sports and Tourism Bui Thi Niem said that the regional event is agood chance for the province to promote tourism.

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh City Bui Quang Diep said thatthrough the event, Hoa Binh hopes to promote sport and tourism.

Visitors will also have the chance to enjoy gong performancesby artisans from the Muong ethnic minority group as well as folk games, alongwith products of the "One Commune, One Product" (OCOP) programme and traditional Muong cuisine./.
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