At the market, the Mong artisans of Muong Ang district introduced to visitors the process of making Khen panpipe and the special features in the art of playing Khen panpipe and dancing. 

A special market takes place in Dien Bien province.

For many generations, Khen has been an instrument associated with the life of the Mong people, a means of human communication with the spiritual world.

At the market, Thai ethnic people introduced the embroidery art on the Pieu scarf, the symbol of Thai women. The Pieu scarf is woven from cotton thread and then dyed in indigo until it reaches the desired colour, Thai women will embroider on the colourful and eye-catching motifs.

Visitors also admired the art of creating patterns on traditional costumes of Mong Hoa people, one of the eight types of the national intangible cultural heritage of Dien Bien province.

The fair took place until March 18th.

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Tay Yen Tu tourism complex attracts nearly 40,000 arrivals in Culture-Tourism Week

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Mong ethnic minorities’ culture introduced in France

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Bonbon city tour explores Hanoi's history, culture

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Bac Giang and Son La locals joyfully celebrate culture-tourism weeks

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Source: VNA