August 09, 2019 | 17:21 (GMT+7)
Northwestern region to hold ethnic festival
A culture, sports and tourism festival of ethnic groups in the northwestern region will take place in the mountainous province of Son La from August 18-20, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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A folk game of the Thai ethnic minority group in Son La |
The event will attract the participation of ethnic groups from regional provinces of Son La, Hoa Binh, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Phu Tho.
It aims at promoting cultural values of local ethnic people and tourism potential of the region, and attracting more investment to the tourism field.
The three-day festival is set to feature a string of activities including a photo exhibition depicting local culture and tourism, an ethnic costume show, sports games, and art performances.
Ethnic groups living in the northwestern region include Muong, Thai, Mong, Tay, Nung and others.
Source: VNA