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The Thai Binh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the 23rd traditional culture and sports festival celebrating the centenary of the provincial establishment on October 14.

The festival is in response to National Tourism Year 2013 in the Red River delta which began in Hai Phong in January.

With various activities such as a photo exhibition, an art exchange, film screenings and a rowing contest, it will promote the image of the region and local life as well as improve local people’s spiritual lives.

The festival’s special feature is the performance of folk dances, such as one in Hiep Luc village, An Khue commune, Quynh Phu district, which has resurfaced after falling into oblivion for 80 years.

On the occasion, the department presented certifications of merit to 21 groups with excellent performances in local movements and recognised eight provincial relics.

Source: VNA