Programme features traditional culture and customs of ethnic groups
A programme themed ‘Colours of spring from every corner of the country will take place throughout this February at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Son Tay town, Hanoi.
Hanoi (VNA) – A programme themed ‘Colours of spring from everycorner of the country' will take place throughout this February at the VietnamNational Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Son Tay town,Hanoi.
The programme featuring traditional culture, customs, and Lunar New Yearcelebrations of ethnic groups nationwide is among a series of events hosted bythe village this month to celebrate the 90th founding anniversary of theCommunist Party of Vietnam (1930-2020).
The highlights of the programme include the restaging of ‘khay ha luong’, atraditional ritual to pray for good luck for the New Year of Thai people in SonLa province, as well as an arts exchange honouring the spring time of Mongethnic people.
In addition, there are performances introducing traditional musical instrumentsof ethnic groups living in the Central Highlands region, including gongs andbamboo-made xylophones of Central Highlanders such as dinh gong, ding put, andt’rung.
Visitors to the programme are also invited to taste delicious local dishes andtake part in exciting folk games and cultural activities, such as ‘Xoe’ dance,bamboo pole dance, and ‘pao’ (cloth ball) throwing./.
Numerous cultural and arts activities are taking place at the Vietnam National Villages For Ethnic Culture And Tourism in Hanoi from January 1-31, helping visitors more understand traditional cultural features and celebrations of the new year of ethnic groups.
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