Monday, 21/12/2020 15:46 (GMT+7)
Cultures of ethnic people in the northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau have been introduced in the Lai Chau Cultural and Tourism Week at the Hoan Kiem lake pedestrian area in downtown Hanoi from December 18-20.
Cultures of ethnic people in Lai Chau introduced in Hanoi
Themed "The bright colours of Lai Chau", the event drew the participation of more than 100 performers, 78 of them artists of six ethnic groups in the province.
A seminar on Lai Chau – Hanoi tourism connectivity, a street carnival, a trade fair, and several cultural immersion activities were also held within the framework of the festival.
The fair featured more than 20 stalls displaying Lai Chau’s specialties and goods from the local One Commune One Product (OCOP) programme.
Cutting ribbon to open the week under the theme "The bright colours of Lai Chau"
While enjoying a series of local folk games and culinary delights, visitors to the event could also watch traditional musical performances and the making of handicrafts like brocades of Lu ethnic people and the Tinh musical instrument of the Thai ethnic people.
Activities to introduce local culture at the event
Endowed with temperate climate all year round and rich soils, Lai Chau has favourable conditions to develop agro-forestry production.
It is home to 20 ethnic groups, hence a rich and diverse cultural identity.
Arts performances introduced the specific culture of the local people
Special foods introduced at the event (Photos by The Duong from CPV)
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