In Vietnam, many forests are being effectively managed by the most active guardians - the local communities - thanks to their cultural norms: the forest left by their ancestors is also the place where the forest god resides. It’s the traditional regulations and laws imprinted through the traditional practice of worshiping the sacredness of the gods that guide the community to manage and protect these forests for hundreds and thousands of years. However, there are challenges ahead that hinder them from playing their role.
Video: Introducing Nam Dam Community Tourism Site
Since 2012, Caritas Switzerland and PanNature with funding from Misereor have implemented the community-based tourism project in Nam Dam village. The objective of this project is to develop a model in Nam Dam as a pilot model of how community-based tourism can contribute towards the improvement of livelihoods of the local people while preserving their cultural and natural heritage.
For more information about Nam Dam, please contact:
Mr. Ly Dai Duyen (Homestay Owner)
Cell phone: 01647606917
Email: namdamhomestay@gmail.com
Ms. Kim Dzung (CBT Project Officer)
Cell phone: 0974 308 950