Vietnam’s premier golf festival opens in Khanh Hoa
The Vietnam – Nha Trang Golf Festival opened in Nha Trang tourist city, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, on November 27, honourinig the 100-year history of golf in Vietnam and its contributions to the country’s tourism development.
At the opening ceremony of the Vietnam – Nha Trang Golf Festival (Photo: nhandan.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam – Nha Trang Golf Festival opened in Nha Trang tourist city, the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, on November 27, honouring the 100-year history of golf in Vietnam and its contributions to the country’s tourism development.
At the opening ceremony, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dinh Van Thieu said the event not only propels Vietnamese golf into the international stage but also provides an opportunity for Nha Trang city to affirm itself as a premier event and festival destination in Asia.
The three-day event also aims at promoting the development of golf tourism while popularising local traditional culture, cuisine, people, and images to both domestic and foreign visitors.
Diverse activities held within the festival include a Vietnamese golf exhibition and 3D golf training experiences.
Golf was introduced in Vietnam in the 1920s, having experienced significant transformations and evolved from a niche sport to a national tourism strategy.
A pivotal moment arrived in 1994 with the establishment of the Vietnam Golf and Country Club in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the beginning of a new era of the sport. The subsequent development of expansive golf courses like Dong Mo has made it more accessible to the Vietnamese public.
Vietnam has since emerged as an ideal golf destination in Asia, boasting stunning natural landsc🦄apes and a tropical climate conducive to golf tourism. The country currently houses approximately 100 18-hole golf courses, with 32 meeting 5-star standards and integrated with luxurious resorts./.
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