Activities aim at honouring and introducing the culture and customs of 54 Vietnamese ethnic communities at the village, contributing to preserving and promoting special cultural values and strengthening exchanges between ethnic groups and attracting tourists during the national holidays.

A Rong House (communal house) of Ba Na ethnic minority people at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.

The event also contributes to the completion of tourism products and opens the peak tourist season at the end of 2020, spreads the spirit of uniting and working together to overcome difficulties and fight against Covid-19.

In particular, the highlights of this year's event include a special circus art show by artists and actors from the Vietnam Circus Federation and a folk dance programme to celebrate National Day.

The event will draw the participation of more than 100 people from 16 ethnic groups, such as Tay, Dao, Mong, Nung, Thai, Muong, Kho Mu, O Du, Ta Oi, Co Tu, Ba Na, Xo Dang, Jarai, Raglai, Ede and Khmer; along with the participation of 12 localities, including the provinces of Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Nghe An, Thua Thien Hue, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Ninh Thuan, Dak Lak and Soc Trang.

On the occasion, visitors to the village will have a chance to enjoy special art performances staged by students from the Thai Nguyen-based Viet Bac Art and Culture College on September 19 and 20, and an art programme by the Central Highlands ethnic minorities on September 12-13 and 26-27.

In addition, the Sene Dolta Festival of the Khmer community and the traditional festival of E De ethnic group in Dak Lak will be re-enacted on September 19 and 27.

Special art programme in Hanoi celebrates National Day

A special art programme entitled ‘Independent Star’ was staged at Hanoi Opera House on August 18 in celebration of the 75th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945-2020).

Film screenings to celebrate August Revolution, National Day

Film screenings will be held on a national scale to mark the 75th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2), according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam plans various activities for 6th International Day of Yoga

Nearly 8,000 people in five localities across Vietnam will join yoga performances in response to the 6th International Day of Yoga (June 21) being observed in the country from June 21-28.

Foreign leaders congratulate Vietnam on National Day

Leaders of foreign countries have extended their congratulations to the Vietnamese Party and State leaders on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945).

Source: NDO