At the meeting, the departments and branches reported work of preparations for the festival, including: work of propaganda and plan for cultural and art performances, the Nghe Temple festival in Son Trach commune, fair, making documentary film and report on Phong Nha - Ke Bang, building some works to serve the festival. The departments and branches suggested the Steering Board should pay much attention to food safety, environmental sanitation and public order in the festival.

Addressing the meeting, Vice-chairman Pham Thi Bich Lua stressed, "This is an important event, so all departments and localities need to complete the works according to the scheduled plan. The activities should be suitable for the festival and make a strong impression on tourists when attending the festival.

By N.Y