The Government agreed with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s proposal to launch low-range fireworks at My Dình Statium, Ha Noi on April 27 to celebrate the official recognition of Ha Long Bay as a new world wonder.

The 4-year vote for the new seven natural wonders of the world, held by the New7Wonders, closed at 2am, November 12, 2011, (Viet Nam time). The winners included Viet Nam’s Ha Long Bay, Amazon forest in South America, Iguazu waterfall in Argentina and Brazil, South Korea’s Jeju Island, the underground river in the Puerto Princesa of the Philippines, Komodo Island of Indonesia and Table Mountain of South Africa.

To mark the recognition, the northern province of Quang Ninh plans to organize the Carnival Ha Long and Culture and Tourism Week from April 28-May 3.

The reception ceremony for the New Wonder Certificate will take place at the Carnival’s opening, both to save money and increase the significance of the festival.

This year will be the first time the carnival will be organized with the full participation of local people and artists from Quang Ninh. For festival-goers, it will offer a chance to experience the everyday life and culture of the province.

Culture, sport and tourism events will spotlight Bai Chay and Tuan Chau, in Ha Long City. There will also be activities organized alongside the festival that will show off the attributes of other areas in the province, including, Mong Cai, Uong Bi, Dong Trieu and Van Don.

Source: VGP