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Ha Tinh has officially entered the 2026 summer tourism season with a series of activities running from April, from Thien Cam Beach to destinations including Ky Xuan, Xuan Thanh, Hai Ninh and Thach Khe. The program aims to stimulate tourism demand, attract visitors and further enhance the province’s image as safe, friendly and appealing.
The key event is the opening ceremony of the coastal tourism season themed “Ha Tinh – Echo of Thien Cam Sea,” scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on April 25, 2026 at the Thien Cam tourist area. The program will feature artistic performances, sea sports, a culinary space and night-time tourism experiences.
Alongside the main ceremony, multiple activities will be organized across coastal areas such as Ky Xuan, Xuan Thanh, Hai Ninh and Thach Khe throughout April 2026, creating a lively atmosphere and extending the impact across the province.
On this occasion, Ha Tinh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism launched the contest “Beautiful photos and impressive video clips about Ha Tinh tourism” in 2026, open to participants domestically and internationally.
Submissions are expected to highlight Ha Tinh’s natural beauty, culture, people and tourist destinations. The contest encourages the use of modern technology such as drones, 360-degree video and bilingual subtitles.
Entries must be created within Ha Tinh province from January 2024 to before June 15, 2026. Submissions are accepted in two categories: photography and video clips. Entrants must ensure their works have not previously won prizes in other contests and comply with copyright regulations.
Submissions will be accepted from April 16 to 5:30 p.m. on June 15, 2026 via email or in person at Ha Tinh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
At the conference, delegates discussed and proposed solutions to strengthen promotion and disseminate Ha Tinh’s image and cultural value to both domestic and international visitors.
Nguyen Viet Truong, Director of Ha Tinh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, clarified related contents and emphasized the sector’s direction to accelerate digital transformation, improve service quality, diversify tourism products and strengthen promotional activities.
Leaders also called on media agencies, content creators and social media influencers to coordinate in sharing official information, contributing to building Ha Tinh as a safe, friendly, culturally rich and competitive destination in the region.
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