Various interesting arts, sports and tourism activities will be held during the cave festive season 2017 that will kick off in the central province of Quang Binh on June 17. Based on the theme “Kingdom of the Caves: Magnificence–Legendary”, the event aims to promote Quang Binh province’s natural resources and tourism products to attract more tourists. The opening ceremony will be celebrated at Bao Ninh Sea Square on June 17 with performances by many renowned Vietnamese musicians. A ceremony to grant the world record status to the cave system in the province will also be held within the programme.

In the framework of Quang Binh Cave Festival 2017 held in Dong Hoi City, Quang Binh Province, Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee received two world record certificates for Son Doong Cave in Son Trach Commune, Bo Trach District. Accordingly, Son Doong Cave is certified as the largest cave and the most beautiful natural cave in the world by World Record Association and World Records Union.

Son Doong Cave was formed 2-5 million years ago, when the river flowed through the limestone mountain area and was buried. The water eroded limestone and created an underground tunnel. In soft limestone areas, the collapse of tunnel ceiling formed large holes which became giant domes afterward.

According to the provincial People’s Committee, from June 1, the Hanoi– Dong Hoi air route operated by Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air and Vasco were launched to meet the increasing travel demands of tourists.

In the first five months of the year, Quang Binh received and provided services to more than 81,000 tourists, up 111 percent compared with the same period last year. Major tourist attractions include Dong Hoi city, Vung Chua–Yen Island, Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park, Chay River–Dark Cave and Heaven Cavern.

Vietnamese Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, Hoang Tuan Anh met with Singaporean President Tony Keng Yam and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the sideline of the opening of Sea Games 28 on 5 June 2015. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said his country would enhance cooperation with Vietnam in culture, sports, and tourism in line with the Vietnam-Singapore bilateral strategic partnership. He said he was impressed by Vietnam’s Son Doong cave, the biggest cave in the world, and wanted to explore it if he visits Vietnam.

Source：Vietnam+ , Talk Vietnam , VOV5