HCM CITY (VNS) — A cuisine and craft fair will open today at a community-based tourism site in Ca Dy Commune in the central province's Nam Giang District.

The event aims to promote community tourism in 12 communes with the participation of travel agencies and tour operators.

The commune, which is home to the ethnic Co Tu group, is first tourism site in the mountainous district under the co-operation of the Japanese Foundation of International Development and Relief (FIDR) and Nam Giang District.

The commune still preserves traditional crafts such as brocade weaving, love duets and cuisine.

Mountainous districts along the former Ho Chi Minh Trail in the central province have developed different community-based tourism sites including Bho Hoong Village, Dhroong Village, Ta Lu, and Ta Bhing. — VNS