An event in January 2025 at Ha Long Bay is expected to attract 80,000 participants, including more than 200 billionaires from Europe and Asia.
Ha Long Bay attracts international tourists, including MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) visitors. Photo: Ha Pham.
According to the Quang Ninh Provincial Information Portal, Ha Long City will host the Art for Climate Halong Bay festival in January 2025. The event is anticipated to draw approximately 80,000 screenings.
Notably, over 200 US-dollar billionaires from Europe and Asia are expected to participate, arriving at Ha Long Bay on their personal yachts.
Earlier, on the evening of September 16, during the official launch ceremony of the festival held at the French Embassy in Vietnam, French Ambassador to Vietnam Olivier Brochet remarked that the event would serve as a bridge between art and humanity’s responsibility towards the environment, raising awareness about the protection of the planet.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ha Kim Ngoc, Vietnam’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Chairman of the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO, emphasized: “This festival is an important initiative to promote local solutions to global challenges, highlighting Vietnam’s key programs. Vietnam is committed to working closely with UNESCO and other stakeholders to advance this initiative in upcoming programs.”
Luxury cruises exploring Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh) are a prominent waterway tourism product, attracting a large number of international visitors. Photo: Hoang Hiep.
The Art for Climate Halong Bay festival is organized by Arsuprema, a company specializing in high-value art business, with headquarters in France and Spain.
Previously, in December 2023, this organization introduced the event at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Dubai, UAE.
The selection of Ha Long Bay as the festival’s venue not only celebrates the value of art but also raises awareness about heritage preservation, climate change response, and environmental protection.
The wedding of groom Vivek Dinodiya and bride Anmol Garg on Ha Long Bay. Photo: V.P.
In recent years, Vietnam has become a popular destination for high-spending tourists. With its breathtaking natural beauty, luxurious resorts, and unique culinary experiences, Vietnam has increasingly attracted high-profile visitors, including stars, billionaires, and millionaires.
At the end of August, Indian billionaire and founder of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited (Sun Pharma) brought 4,500 employees to Vietnam for nearly two weeks, visiting Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Ha Long Bay.
Ha Long Bay has also become a popular destination for extravagant weddings among India’s elite, such as the wedding of billionaire groom Dinodiya and bride Anmol Garg, which took place from February 16-18.
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