The Vietnamese Association in Nong Khai province organized the second event of its kind to promote Vietnamese culture and strengthen the solidarity between Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
Overseas Vietnamese and Lao artists in Nong Khai province, as well as Thai students, performed at the event.
As part of the event, representatives from the Vietnamese Association of Nong Khai province also demonstrated to Thai and Lao friends how to make lanterns from coconut shells.
In this year’s Wan Ok Phansa festival, the association created 55,000 lanterns to release on the Mekong River on the final night of the festival.
The Wan Ok Phansa festival marks the end of the Buddhist Lent. Provinces across Thailand celebrate the occasion on different days and in unique styles, reflecting their localities and traditions.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
