Investment and Infrastructure Upgrades to Develop Cultural Industries

​(News Portal – Dong Nai) - According to the cultural and sports infrastructure development plan for Dong Nai Province through 2030, provincial-level cultural and sports facilities will be invested in and upgraded to meet the needs of the people, alongside the application of digital technology in their operations. 

In addition, the Dong Nai provincial plan also emphasizes the development of cultural industries, particularly cultural tourism. ​

Mrs. Le Thi Ngoc Loan, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (center), inspects sports equipment at the Thanh Binh Commune Cultural House, Trang Bom District. 

Land Planning for Cultural Facilities
Mrs. Le Thi Ngoc Loan, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, stated that the system of grassroots cultural and sports facilities across the province has been continuously invested in and upgraded, fundamentally meeting the needs of the people for cultural creativity, enjoyment, and physical fitness. The province currently has 11 cultural, information, and sports centers; 154 out of 170 communes, wards, and townships have cultural, sports, and community learning centers; 859 out of 928 hamlets and neighborhoods have cultural houses and sports areas, and there are 14 ethnic cultural houses.

The planning, allocation of land, and construction of public sports facilities for public sports activities have been implemented from the provincial level down to the grassroots. All districts and cities have allocated land for sports development, averaging 2.35m² per person. The establishment of recreational, tourism, and sports centers to meet the physical fitness needs of residents has been encouraged and continues to grow. Many localities have successfully implemented socialization measures to build facilities, enabling organizations and individuals to invest in and provide sports services.

According to the Dinh Quan District Department of Culture and Information, socialization efforts in the local cultural system have been promoted. In the district, 7 out of 13 cultural, sports, and community learning centers have mobilized social resources, and over 50% of local cultural houses have gathered funding for repairs and the purchase of equipment, serving the cultural and physical training needs of the people.

Mr. Tran Duc Hoa, Vice Chairman of the Thong Nhat District People's Committee, stated that land allocation for cultural and sports facilities in the district has faced many difficulties. Therefore, the local government is focusing on various solutions to overcome these challenges. By 2030, land for cultural facilities will cover 25.98 hectares, accounting for 1.13% of infrastructure development land, an increase of 0.24 hectares compared to 2020. Land for sports facilities will cover 11.42 hectares, representing 0.5% of infrastructure development, an increase of 0.31 hectares compared to 2020. 

Cat Tien National Park in Tan Phu District is a popular tourist destination, contributing to the development of cultural industries. 

Promoting and Developing Cultural Industries
With its abundant resources, Dong Nai boasts multiple advantages for the robust development of cultural industries, breathing new life into heritage, effectively utilizing traditional cultural assets, and honoring crafts and cuisine. The province places particular emphasis on developing cultural tourism, performing arts, handicrafts, and traditional trades.

In the first nine months of 2024 alone, Dong Nai welcomed about 2.7 million tourists, an increase of 21%, with tourism service revenues reaching VND 1.8 trillion, a 34.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. Notably, Dong Nai has mobilized over 1 trillion VND in non-state capital to invest in and upgrade tourist areas, accommodation facilities, and entertainment services, thereby improving the quality of services to meet the needs of tourists. Additionally, Dong Nai has earmarked 129 locations for inviting investment in tourism development in the coming period.​

However, to implement the strategy for developing cultural industries in Dong Nai with quality and efficiency, Mrs. Le Thi Ngoc Loan, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, emphasized that the Department will continue to promote the culture and people of Dong Nai. This will involve integrating cultural heritage values with tourism development, as well as applying scientific and technological advancements in the production, dissemination, and preservation of cultural and artistic products to meet the creative and enjoyment needs of the people.