Trees praventatively sown throughout Cúc Phương National Park during Forestival event.
Ninh Binh – On May 30, the "Forestival 2025 – Forests of Vietnam" forestation and cultural program kicked off in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of Ninh Binh Province, Viet Vision Media -Entertainment - Creativity JSC, and Cúc Phương National Park Management Board. This event marks the 11th anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of the Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site.
The initiative encompasses a practical approach to sustainable tourism, as outlined by Nguyễn Cao Tấn, Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism. In an effort to mitigate climate change, the event serves as a means to plant one more green seed for Cuc Phuong, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the Earth'sreenewal.
Prominent Vietnamese artists, including Hà Anh Tuấn, Đen Vâu, and Phan Mạnh Quỳnh, joined forces with directors and attendees in planting rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and chò chỉ (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bông area of the national park. This endeavor supports the restoration of the forest ecosystem.
"Forestival 2025" is part of the "Heritage Heart" cultural project, combining music and arts festivities with ecological activism. The unique festival aims to celebrate cultural diversity, foster music and artistic talent, and spark a green revolution, all while advocating for forest conservation and nature's revival.
The festival will be an annual event for the next five years (2025-2029), reflecting Ninh Binh's long-term commitment to preserving its rich heritage, merged with culture, arts, and environmental welfare. This strategic approach aims to create a lasting impact on forest and heritage conservation while promoting cultural enrichment in the region.
Delegates and artists plant new rare trees in Thung Bông area of Cúc Phương National Park on May 30. - VNA/VNS Photo
With Vietnam being one of the world's biodiversity-rich nations, the "Forestival 2025" contributes to ongoing national and global biodiversity goals, adding to efforts in preserving threatened ecosystems and species, especially the critically endangered white-rumped langur.
By bringing together local authorities, artists, and the public, this initiative fosters a collective responsibility for cultural and ecological preservation. High-profile attendees serve as ambassadors, amplifying conservation messages and rallying support for this vital cause.
- The Forestival 2025 – Forests of Vietnam, a collaboration aimed at forestation and cultural development, has embraced a sustainable tourism approach as envisioned by Nguyen Caoi Tan, Deputy Director of the Department of Tourism.
- In a bid to combat climate change and contribute to Earth's rejuvenation, this event aims to plant and propagate rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and chò chỉ (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bông area of Cúc Phương National Park.
- This initiative is part of the Heritage Heart cultural project, blending music, arts, and ecological activism to celebrate diversity, nurture talent, and ignite a green revolution while advocating for forest conservation and nature's revival.
- With a five-year plan from 2025 to 2029, this annual festival aims to reflect Ninh Binh's long-term commitment to preserving its cultural heritage, intertwined with art, environment, and sustainable living.
- By partnering with local authorities, artists, and the public, the festival fosters a shared responsibility for cultural and ecological conservation, with high-profile attendees serving as ambassadors for this critical cause.
- As a biodiversity-rich nation, Vietnam's efforts through the "Forestival 2025" are invaluable in advancing national and global biodiversity goals, aiding in the preservation of threatened ecosystems and endangered species such as the white-rumped langur.
