The picturesque Trang An Complex in Ninh Binh province (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)It marks the start of a series of 38 cultural, sports, and tourismevents the province plans to organise as host of the Visit Vietnam Year in 2021.
To gear up for the grand opening, Hoa Lu district has mobilised allcommunes and townships to fly national flags and set up banners, Vice Chairmanof the district’s People’s Committee Luu Quang Minh said. All main streets havebeen tidied up and decorated with flowers, he added.
Ninh Binh has also adopted measures to ensure security for the event andto prevent fires and traffic jams. It has paid particular attention to precautionarymeasures against the spread of COVID-19, with regular inspections held toexamine the coronavirus response at local tourist spots and the conduct of healthscreenings of visitors and local residents, especially those exhibiting symptomssuch as cough, fever, and shortness of breath.
The provincial Department of Health is disinfecting areas where thegrand opening’s activities are to take place and strengthening food safetyinspections and clean-ups at restaurants and hotels, Director Vu Manh Duongsaid.
Temperature checks, hand sanitiser, and masks will be provided at the entranceto the venue where the event is being held, while scenario planning has beendeveloped to deal with any occurrence of COVID-19 after the event, Duong noted.
The grand opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2021 will takeplace at Hoa Lu ancient capital, a national special heritage site, and will bebroadcast live on national TV channels. It will see the attendance of some 2,000 guests and 7,600local people and visitors.
Located in the southern reaches of the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh isknown for its wondrous natural scenery, with a labyrinth of waterways,mountains, and plains as well as cross-cultural influences from the north tothe south and from the mountains to the plains and coastal areas. It is home to1,821 relic areas, including 81 national relic sites and a world cultural andnatural heritage site./.
VNA
