Boasting a range of stunning landscapes, together with a kaleidoscope of ethnic minority cultures, Con Cuong district in the central province of Nghe An has made substantial investments in developing community-based tourism with a view to improving local livelihoods and preserving the outstanding features of ethnic minority culture.
Ethnic minority groups in Xieng village, Mon Son commune have turned brocade weaving into a wonderful tourism product. Visitors to the village not only have the chance to learn how to weave but can also gain a deeper insight into local culture and practices.
In a bid to boost sustainable tourism development, local people have come together to create a special cultural space of the Thai ethnic minority and attract visitors.
Con Cuong 🤪district has paid due regard to preserving traditional festivals as well as folk dances and music over the years, as a way to expand community-based tourism. It has also sharpened its focus on human resources training.
Community-based and eco-tourism products have provided stable incomes for local residents while promoting the cultural values of local ethnic minority groups./.