Diverse cultural colours in the northwestern province of Dien Bien

A host of different folk games and arts performances have been organised as part of the Ban Flower (or Bauhinia Flower) Festival 2023 and the 7th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of ethnic minority groups in northwestern Dien Bien province.

Especially outstanding were flute performances by Mong ethnic minority people, dances by the Ha Nhi people, and the cheraw dance of the Kho Mu ethnic minority group.

Dien Bien has 19 ethnic minority groups, each of which has its own cultural identity to create richness and diversity in local culture. 

Visitors can take in the traditional folk games of the ethnic minority groups, such as throwing con, throwing pa pao, and beating pots blindfolded. The games create an exciting atmosphere and leave a deep impression on visitors. 

Activities at the festivals offered appealing and fascinating experiences to participants. They also helped introduce and promote the unique traditional cultural values of the land and people of Dien Bien among visitors from far and wide./.

VNA