Croatia President votes for Ha Long Bay
So impressed by the superb view of Ha Long bay during a visit on March 9, President Stjepan Mesic of Croatia and his entourage clicked onto the website on new world wonders to vote for the bay.
President Mesic said he was pleased to hear that the UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage site has been taking the first place in the e-voting for the new world wonder title for weeks.
Permanent Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province Nguyen Hong Quan described the President’s visit as a political event of important significance to the province, especially at the moment when its Ha Long bay is campaigning for the title.
“It is a great opportunity for Quang Ninh province to promote Ha Long Bay images to the people of Croatia and the world as well,” emphasised the provincial authority.
Source: VNA
The purpose of vote:
TTO - Spread the image of Vietnam as a beautiful nation, and a interesting tourism destination as well. This will contribute to the development of tourism and economy -raise the national love and the pride of Vietnameses which will form the awareness of conserving and promoting our beautiful places. Let’s vote for Halong Bay, Phong Nha - Ke Bang Cavern and Fansipan Mountain Peak as the new natural wonders of the world, launched by New7wonders Association. (The first – round nominating of this program will complete on 31st, Dec 2008).