Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village to host diverse activities in August

The Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village in the suburb of Hanoi will host a series of activities to introduce the culture and traditions of the 54 ethnic groups from now until August 31.

The activities, themed “Summer – Experience and Exploration”, will draw more than 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups from 11 localities of Thai Nguyen, Hanoi, Ha Giang, Son La, Hoa Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Ninh Thuan, Dak Lak, and Soc Trang.

They will perform folk songs and dances throughout the month. Visitors will also have a chance to explore the architect, costumes, arts, festivals, and cuisines of ethnic communities residing in the village.

Besides, the village also introduces folk games, traditional music instruments, and traditional sports of different ethnic groups, while organizing art exchanges to enrich visitors’ experience.

The village, located in the Dong Mo tourism area in Hanoi’s Son Tay township, is described as a 'common home' of the 54 ethnic groups across the nation. It covers a total area of 1,544 ha with the zone for ethnic minority villages considered the heart.