Great Unity of Ethnic Groups Week 2021 to take place on November 18 -23

Photo for illustration (Photo by Thai Nguyen)

The event will be held to mark the 91st anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18, 1930 - November 18, 2021) and the 76th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 1945 - November 23, 2021).

Diverse activities will be held during the week. The highlight will be the opening programme and exhibitions to promote investment in the village.

In addition to the regular activities of the 13 ethnic groups at the village, there will be performances of traditional musical instruments of the Mong ethnic group and the Spring Festival (Nao pe chau), a festival of the Mong ethnic group.

The week aims to promoting the cultural identity of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam in the implementation of the "All people unite to build cultural life" movement, protecting cultural heritage values and building an advanced Vietnamese culture imbued with national identity; arousing the spirit of solidarity of the whole nation and promote the good traditions of the nations, spreading the spirit of mutual affection and love for the homeland and the people of Vietnam.

This is also an activity to introduce the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village after it was temporarily closed for COVID-19 prevention and control./.