Organized by the Vietnam-Laos Friendship Association, the event attracted the participation of more than 300 professional and amateur singers from 20 agencies, businesses, associations and schools and Lao students in the province.

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An art performance at the event. Source: VNA 
During the festival, the participants impressed audiences with well-prepared performances bearing cultural features of the two countries and showing their long-lasting relations in the resistance wars for national independence and the national construction and defense cause. 

The organizers presented first, second and third prizes to Culture School No.1 of the Ministry of Public Security, Luong Ngoc Quyen High School and Thai Nguyen University of Education, respectively. Other prizes were also presented to outstanding groups and individuals.  

Source: VNA

Translated by Tran Hoai