March 17, 2019 | 19:07 (GMT+7)
Bauhinia flower festival 2019 kicks off in Dien Bien
PANO – The Bauhinia Flower Festival 2019 and the sixth festive day of culture, sports and tourism of Dien Bien province, were kicked off on March 16 at “May 7th” Square in Dien Bien Phu city.
Present at the event were Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, representatives of the central and local ministries and sectors, among others.
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An art performance at the opening ceremony |
Artistic performances at the opening ceremony retraced the history of Muong Thanh land from the very beginning days of conquering the nature to the struggles against foreign invaders.
The five-day event is launched to welcome the 65th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory, and the 110th anniversary of the province’s establishment. During the program, various activities such as cultural exchanges, beauty contest, and sports competition will be held.
Translated by Song Anh