PANO - The 18th Public Art Festival of Military Zone 9's Armed Forces, themed "Forever Singing Marching Songs," wrapped up in Can Tho City.

An art performance at the festival.

The event drew the participation of 670 artists of 27 art troupes from the zone's constituent units to perform 134 art works, including singing, dancing, dramas, and reformed theater. After five-days of competition, the organizing panel awarded 15 troupes and 48 art works for their excellent performances.

The festival is part of major activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the traditional day of the regional armed forces (December 10th 1945)

Translated by Trung Thanh