the corner of the street of Sapa

The 10th North-western ethnic culture - sport festival will take place from October 23 to 26 in Yen Bai with the participation of six provinces of Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Lao Cai and Yen Bai.

The opening ceremony will start at 8pm on October 23 at the August 19 Square with a special art performance which has the participation of artists presenting for six provinces and also a great dance performed by 500 artists and visitors. The opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Vietnam Television and Radio the Voice of Vietnam.

Dien Bien Phu former battlefiel

 
One of the focuses of the event is the traditional folk art festival and north-western costume show which will be organised on October 24 and 25. Of which, each delegation will contribute a performance with folk songs and dances, using their traditional musical instrument. Particularly, models for costumes show are ethnic minority people.

The sport competition for north-western ethnic minority people will be held at the Yen Bai Provinces gymnasium with traditional sports and games such as tug of war, crossbow shooting, marathon etc.

Also during the occasion, an exhibition on culture of north-western ethnic minority people will open on October 24 at the Yen Bai Provinces central conference.

The North-western ethnic culture - sport festival is held every two years with the aim of creating chances for people in the north-western region to further unite together and also introducing international friends achievements in sport-culture of the region

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