LÂM ĐỒNG A Korean – Đà Lạt music festival 2024 and a trade promotion space will be held in the resort city of Đà Lạt, the Central Highland province of Lâm Đồng in November under a proposal just approved by the province's authorities.

Under the proposal of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Korean Digital Platforms Industry Association (KODPIA) will be responsible for the funding and organisation for the above-mentioned activities.

A performance at the cultural and art exchange between Đà Lạt City and Chuncheon city of RoK’s Gangwon province in December last year. Photo courtesy of Đà Lạt People’s Committee

Lâm Đồng Province and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have held many cultural and art exchange activities to promote diplomatic relations and tourism. Notably, a cultural and art exchange between Đà Lạt City and Chuncheon city of RoK’s Gangwon province took place in Đà Lạt on December 28, 2023, drawing thousands of domestic and foreign visitors. The event was part of activities to mark the 130th anniversary of Đà Lạt as a city and the recognition of the resort city as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of music.

Up to 2.38 million tourists visited the province in the first quarter of this year, up 11 per cent year-on-year. Notably, the number of foreign visitors increased by 34 per cent, mainly from RoK. VNA/VNS