Activities to highlight cultural colours of Vietnamese ethnic groups
“Colours of Vietnamese ethnic groups’ cultures” will be the main theme of activities to be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the suburbs of Hanoi in April 2024.
A traditional dance of Mong ethnic group (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – “Coloursof Vietnamese ethnic groups’ cultures” will be the main theme of activities tobe held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in thesuburbs of Hanoi in April 2024.
As part of events to respond to the Vietnamese Ethnic Groups' Culture Day (April 19), activities will contribute to promoting andupholding unique traditional cultural values of the ethnic communities,thus attracting tourists during national holidays.
Many special events aimto commemorate Hung Kings - the legendary founders of the nation, and markNational Reunification Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1).
The reenactment of a mountainous market of CaoBang province will be the most attractive event. It will spotlight the culturalspace of ethnic groups of Lo Lo, Mong, Tay, Nung and Dao, their traditionalcuisine and specialties, traditional arts, and folk games.
The Mong people in Cao Bang will introduce melodies of Khen (panpine) art, which plays an important role in their cultural andspiritual life.
Meanwhile, Dao (Dao Tien) and Nung ethnic groups will showcasetheir traditional handicrafts of beeswax batik printing on fabric, and incense-making,respectively.
A rain praying festival will be reenacted by 15artisans from the Lo Lo ethnic group in Bao Lac district.
Visitorsto the village at the weekend will also have a chance to watch art performanceswith traditional musical instruments by ethnic groups from the CentralHighlands and Mekong Delta regions./.
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A traditional dance of Mong ethnic group (Photo: VNA) 
