PANO - The 2016 Grapes and Wine Festival was officially kicked off at 16-4 Square in Phan Rang city, Ninh Thuan province on September 29.

An art performance at the opening ceremony

Representatives of local authorities, ambassadors, dignitaries and thousands of visitors attended the ceremony.

The event aims to honor grape farmers and businesses in contribution to popularizing a speciality of the province. It also provides opportunities for scientists, businesses and grape farmers to exchange experience.

In addition, the festival, held at the same time as the annual Kate festival of the Cham people, will contribute to promoting and preserving the Cham culture and boosting the development of the Cham community.

Translated by Huu Duc