The activity, the first of its kind, forms part of the ongoing sixth Ban Flower Festival, named after the typical flower of the region.

With nearly 70 booths of about 50 exhibiting entities, it aims to introduce daily life activities through market days of ethnic groups in Dien Bien province and cultural values of locals in the northern mountainous region in general.

An art performance at the opening ceremony of the programme.

The programme, running until March 18, also offers chances for localities in the province to promote their potential and typical farm produce and handicrafts, as well as connect with travel companies to develop tourism programmes to Dien Bien.

At the event, visitors could enjoy local dishes, art programmes and folk games arranged by local residents.

To facilitate tourists, the provincial tourism sector has instructed agencies to ensure security and order, along with traffic and hygiene. Furthermore, free wifi services are provided at the programme.

The annual festival is set to feature the cultural life in Vietnam’s northern and northwestern regions – home to 19 ethnic minority groups.

Yen The Festival highlights traditional values

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Festivals feature unique culture of ethnic people in Dak Lak

Several festivals were recently held during the ongoing seventh Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

 

Various activities planned for Nha Trang Beach Festival 2019

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Gong casting introduced at seventh coffee festival

Gong casting performances are being introduced in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak from March 11-13 as part of the seventh Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival to promote local cultural space of the gongs.

 

Quan ho folk songs introduced at Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival

(BGO) - On the occasion of Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival from 8 to 16 March in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, the provincial Museums of Bac Giang, Dak Lak and Ca Mau jointly held the exhibition themed “Convergence of three heritage regions”.

 

Source: VNA