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The festival was attended by 270 artisans and people from 30 ethnic groups representing various ethnic groups and regions.
The National Ethnic Culture Night program is the highlight of the event, featuring performances showcasing the rich cultural identity of Vietnam's ethnic groups and celebrating their cultural heritage. Alongside this are many other rich and attractive activities such as: ethnic and regional cultural festivals; an exhibition commemorating 10 years of the Vietnamese Ethnic Culture Day; and a conference summarizing 10 years of implementing the Prime Minister's Decision on the Vietnamese Ethnic Culture Day.
In addition, the festival will also feature the cultural traditions of various ethnic groups and regions: the Chôl Chnăm Thmây New Year of the Khmer people; a performance of Southern Khmer Dù Kê theater; a reenactment of the Xăng Khan ceremony of the Thái people; a culinary demonstration of ethnic groups in the Northwest region; a reenactment of the rain-praying ceremony of the Gia Rai people; and performances of Central Highlands melodies…
The exhibition commemorating 10 years of the Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures Day will showcase photographs and artifacts related to the cultural life of the Gia Rai people in Gia Lai; and content related to the historical story commemorating the day President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter to the Congress of Ethnic Minorities in Southern Vietnam in Pleiku (April 19, 1946 - April 19, 2018). In addition, the Organizing Committee has selected 50 photographs to display, showcasing typical activities of the Vietnamese Ethnic Cultures Day held at the Village over the past 10 years.
Ngoc Anh (TH)
