Faced with that situation, the authorities have come up with a plan to tighten the management of performances as well as correct the situation of "ticking" tickets at the entrance and exit areas. This not only restores the value of Hue music but also preserves the cultural and tourist brand of the ancient capital.
Reorganizing "on the wharf, under the boat"
According to feedback from not only tourists but also businesses providing Hue music services on the Perfume River, street vending at the gate of Toa Kham wharf area (Le Loi street) - the entrance to where to buy tickets and get off Listening to Hue songs still recurs. Along with that, the entrance and exit is also affected because there are many vehicles entering and exiting at the same time, including many large passenger vehicles.
“Not only that, there is a phenomenon of people riding cyclos and carts stalking customers to listen to Hue songs. These people tell customers that there are no passenger boats to take them to other places or "triggers" to lower the ticket price, then lead them straight to the boat" - a business owner of Hue folk music performances on the Perfume River reflected.
The authorities admit that the situation stated by the businesses is correct. Recently, the People's Committee of Thua Thien - Hue province has issued regulations on management and organization of Hue singing performance activities in the province and focusing on Hue singing on the Perfume River .
Accordingly, Hue music on the Perfume River program must have at least 7 actors and musicians when performing on a single boat with less than 15 guests and at least 8 actors and musicians when performing on a double boat with a number of guests. 15 people or more.
Along with that, there are at least 3 of the 4 types of musical instruments: zither, pipa, erhu, lute, in addition there can be musical instruments such as monochord, flute, drum... and must perform for at least 50 minutes.
The performance program must be posted at ticket sales locations providing Hue singing performance services, on Hue singing boats and introduced to guests during the performance. Performances from 8 to 24 hours.
In addition, souvenir items displayed for sale on the boat must be arranged in a separate area with publicly listed prices. The mooring range for boats during Hue Ca performances on the Perfume River is regulated from Truong Tien bridge to Da Vien bridge, mooring boats keep a minimum distance of 50 meters.
Management of Hue Ca performance through camera
Notably, the new regulations also require boats organizing Hue singing performances to install 2-3 surveillance cameras in the performance area and have a minimum of 7 days of data storage, which is connected to the information system of the management agency of the Department of Culture and Sports of Thua Thien - Hue, specifically the interdisciplinary team inspecting Hue Ca activities in the province.
Mr. Nguyen Thien Binh - Deputy Director of the Department of Culture and Sports of Thua Thien - Hue province said that after the province issued the regulations, functional agencies went on boats to propagate and campaign for proper implementation of the regulations. , including camera installation.
“Currently, many boat owners have installed cameras. Next time, we will continue to inspect and if any boat does not comply, we will make a record and impose fines," Mr. Binh said.
According to Mr. Binh, this camera system must be connected to the information system of the management agency.
According to Standing Vice Chairman of Thua Thien - Hue Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh, recently the locality has directed solutions to review, inspect, and implement well the construction of the best tourism environment, in which performing Hue songs is one of the important contents.
In fact, in recent times, the organization of Hue singing services still has some shortcomings, so the regulations have been requested to be renewed. Mr. Binh suggested that boats must install cameras, event organizers must register, and organize ticket sales and service activities in a standard manner.
At the same time, comply with regulations on ensuring security, social order and safety, environment, health and fire and explosion prevention and fighting, life buoys, life jackets, and other conditions as prescribed by relevant laws. before and during the process of transporting guests to participate in the Hue singing performance program on the Perfume River.
During that process, agencies and units need to coordinate in inspecting and monitoring activities, promptly removing difficulties and obstacles to promptly report to the Provincial People's Committee and affirming that the province will direct and monitor closely this activity.
