These activities will see the participation of over 200 artists and people from 17 ethnic minority groups such as Pa Then, Cor, Nung, Tay, Mong, Dao, Muong, Thai, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Bahnar, Xo Dang, Co Tu, Gia Rai, E De and Khmer.
Artists of the Vietnam Circus Federation are expected to entertain children with attractive performances on the occasion of the mid-Autumn festival which falls on September 10 this year.
The September activities will be divided into two major parts featuring the cultures of the northeastern region, with the highlight being a mountainous market of Tuyen Quang province, and the Central Highlands region.
Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, each of which has its own unique cultural identity. At the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, ethnic minority people join State agencies and experts in preserving and introducing their communities’ cultural values to visitors.
The village has a total area of 1,544ha with seven functional zones. Among them, the zone for ethnic minority villages is considered the heart of the village.
Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Unity–Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week to open
NDO – On November 10, the Management Board of Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism officially announced the activities of Vietnam Ethnic Groups’ Unity–Vietnam Cultural Heritage Week.
Festival highlights ethnic minority culture in Binh Phuoc
NDO – The distinguished cultural identity of ethnic minority groups in the Southern province of Binh Phuoc was in the spotlight at a festival held in Dong Xoai city on March 26-29.
Exploring the Marvels of Na Hang-Lam Binh National Site
NDO – On February 13, Tuyen Quang Province announced the Prime Minister’s decision to recognise Na Hang-Lam Binhnature reserve in the northern province of Tuyen Quang as a national special tourist attraction.
Friendship ceremony between Ma and M’nong people restaged in Binh Phuoc
NDO – The traditional friendship commitment ceremony between the M’nong and Ma ethnic communities was restaged in Dong Nai commune, Bu Dang district, Binh Phuoc province, on October 12 and 13.
Traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups restored
NDO – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) has issued a document guiding the implementation of restoring traditional festivals of ethnic minority groups.
