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Cultures of Vietnamese ethnic groups to be highlighted

Activities themed around the “Colours of Vietnamese ethnic groups” will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism from April 1 to May 2, to celebrate Vietnam’s Ethnic Groups’ Cultural Day (April 19).
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Hanoi (VNA) – Activities themed around the “Coloursof Vietnamese ethnic groups” will take place at the Vietnam National Villagefor Ethnic Culture and Tourism from April 1 to May 2, to celebrate Vietnam’sEthnic Groups’ Cultural Day (April 19).

One of the event’s highlights will be a highlands market introducingthe traditional specialties and folk games of the Mong, Dao, Thai, Muong, KhoMu, Tay, Ha Nhi, and Si La ethnic groups.

Artists from the northern mountainous provinces of Lai Chauand Son La will stage folk song performances, while about 40 photos themed“Colours of Northwest Culture” will be on display.

The Pang A festival of the La Ha ethnic group in Son La province,the rainy season festival of the Ha Nhi ethnic group in Lai Chau, and the newcrop festival of the Si La group will be also revived.

The Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Cultural Day will be held fromApril 19-21, with village leaders and prestigious members of ethnic communitiestaking part.

Activities will make practical contributions topopularising, preserving, and upholding the traditional customs of the 54ethnic groups, thus attracting more tourists during holidays.–VNA 
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