Dong Giang Sky Gate Ecological Tourism is honored at VITA Awards 2026 thanks to the cultural preservation model associated with tourism
Dong Giang Sky Gate Ecotourism Area has just been awarded the VITA Awards 2026 by the Vietnam Tourism Association in the category "Tourist destinations at the forefront of restoring and building traditional cultural activities to serve tourists".This is an important milestone, recognizing the enduring efforts of the tourist area in preserving Co Tu culture, and at the same time developing tourism products associated with local identity in a sustainable way.
The award not only affirms the value of the development model that Dong Giang Sky Gate has persistently pursued for many years, but also shows the new trend of the tourism industry, when indigenous culture has become an increasingly creating factor.so the attractiveness and competitiveness of the destinations.
Dong Giang Heavenly Gate was honored at the VITA Awards 2026 thanks to the cultural preservation model associated with tourism
Dong Giang Heavenly Gate Marked at VITA Awards 2026
The VITA Awards 2026 ceremony was held on July 9, 2026 in Ninh Binh, on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam's tourism industry (July 9, 1960 - July 9, 2026).The program organized by the Vietnam Tourism Association aims to honor businesses, organizations and destinations that have made outstanding contributions to the development of the tourism industry.
In the first year of the organization, VITA Awards presented 106 awards in 9 categories to units from 20 provinces and cities across the country.In particular, Dong Giang Sky Gate eco-tourism area is honored in the category for pioneering destinations in restoring, preserving and promoting traditional cultural values to serve tourists.
This is a recognition of the development orientation of Dong Giang Sky Gate: taking indigenous culture as the foundation, harmoniously combining with natural landscapes and ecotourism products to create experiences.has its own identity.
Representative of Dong Giang Sky Gate Ecotourism Area receives VITA Awards 2026
Instead of just focusing on investing in entertainment works or sightseeing activities, Dong Giang Heaven Gate chooses a different direction when bringing the cultural values of Co Tu people into an integral part of the planet.traveller's explorer. This consistent development orientation is the foundation for Dong Giang Heavenly Gate to be recognized at VITA Awards 2026 and continue to pursue a tourism model associated with indigenous culture.
Bringing the Cultivated Culture into a Unique Travel Experience
Located in the western mountains of Da Nang, where the Co Tu people have lived for generations, Dong Giang Heaven Gate chooses to develop tourism based on indigenous culture.From the early days of construction, the resort has determined that preserving and promoting traditional values is not only a responsibility to the community but also a factor that creates the unique identity of the destination.
For many years, Dong Giang Heavenly Gate has cooperated with local authorities and people to organize many activities to restore and promote Co Tu culture through large-scale festivals such as the 2023 Dong Giang Heavenly Gate Spring Festival and the Festival ofria Dong Giang Chili Festival 2024. These events contribute to celebrating local cultural identity while attracting a large number of visitors to explore.
In addition to seasonal festivals, the tourist area also maintains many regular cultural activities at Co Tu Cultural Village.Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the Tung Tung Da Da Da dance, exchange gongs, learn traditional rituals and explore the reimagined ancient village space towards the preservation of life, thereby better feeling the cultural values and lifestyle of Co Tu people.
Co Tu cultural activities become the highlight of the discovery journey
A highlight is the art program "Vu Dieu Dai Thousand", combining Co Tu cultural materials with the stage and modern sound and light technology.The program provides an emotional experience that brings local culture closer to visitors in a lively and attractive way.
Through a diverse series of activities, Co Tu culture is not only preserved but also becomes a part of the journey of discovery of visitors.This is also the factor that makes the difference of Dong Giang Heaven Gate, where nature and culture blend together to bring experiences rich in values and identity.
The program "Vu Dieu Dai Thousand" recreates Co Tu cultural identity with field art
Sustainable Tourism Integrated with the Local Community
One of the important criteria of sustainable tourism is the participation of the local community.This is also the orientation that Dong Giang Heaven Gate persistently pursues, contributing to creating sustainable livelihoods and preserving indigenous cultural values.
Currently, the tourist area creates stable jobs for more than 120 workers, mostly local people and Co Tu people.People directly participate in performing arts, introduce crafts, traditional cuisine, guide cultural experiences and serve visitors, bring authentic experiences, and have more opportunities to increase income.
In addition, festivals and cultural events also contribute to the promotion of OCOP products, agricultural products and local specialties. Expanding opportunities to consume products and create livelihoods for artisans as well as people.This model contributes to the harmony between economic development, cultural preservation and environmental preservation, towards sustainable development for destinations and local communities.
Sharing about the development orientation, Dang Pham Trieu Van, Executive Director of Dong Giang Sky Gate Ecotourism Area, said that the goal of the unit is not only to build an attractive attraction but also to contribute to preserving thetraditional cultural values are in danger of disappearing in the process of economic development and urbanization.
Dong Giang Heavenly Gate develops tourism associated with the preservation of Co Tu culture
Continuing to Spread Indigenous Cultural Values on a New Development Journey
Along with conservation activities at the destination, Dong Giang Heaven Gate also promotes the image of Co Tu culture through digital platforms, social networks, newspapers and a system of domestic and international travel partners.
The application of digital media helps stories of indigenous culture, traditional festivals, art programs and travel experiences at Dong Giang Heaven Gate reach more groups of tourists, contributing to enhancing the image ofmountainous areas west of Da Nang on the tourism map of Vietnam.
The VITA Awards 2026 is a recognition of the efforts achieved, and at the same time creates more motivation for the resort to continue investing in cultural tourism products.Expand the experience space and strengthen cooperation with the local community to preserve and promote the traditional values of Co Tu people.
In the context of tourists increasingly prioritizing identity-rich journeys of discovery, the development model based on local culture and sustainable tourism is becoming an inevitable trend.With the advantage of pristine nature, diverse ecosystems and unique Co Tu cultural treasures, Dong Giang Sky Gate is gradually asserting its position as a typical ecological - cultural destination of the Central region.
Dong Giang Heaven Gate gradually affirms its position as a typical ecological - cultural destination of the Central region
With the Dong Giang Sky Gate, the VITA Awards 2026 is not only the pride of Dong Giang Sky Gate Ecotourism Area but also a testament to the value of the community-centered and cultural development model.as a foundation and towards sustainable development. This will be the motivation for the destination to continue to preserve traditional values, improve the quality of experience and spread the beauty of Co Tu culture to a large number of domestic and international tourists.
