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Culture-sport-tourism festival of Khmer people opens in Kien Giang

The Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of Khmer people in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang officially opened on November 11 in Go Quao town of Go Quao district.
Culture-sport-tourism festival of Khmer people opens in Kien Giang ảnh 1An art performance at the opening ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Kien Giang (VNA) – The Culture, Sports andTourism Festival of Khmer people in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang officiallyopened on November 11 in Go Quao town of Go Quao district.

The event, the 13th of its kind, runs from November8-12, or the 12th-16th day of the 10th lunarmonth.

During the festival, various activities are being held,including a trade fair introducing high quality products and specialties of thedistrict, along with entertainment activities, a photo exhibition featuring thedaily life of Khmer people.

An art performance will be organised, along with sports andfolk games.

According to Vo Dong Lap, Vice Director of the Kien GiangDepartment of Culture and Sports, the event aims to maintain and promote thecultural identity of Khmer people and meet the religious demand of thecommunity.

He said that the locality aims to turn the festival atourism product to lure more visitors, introducing the Khmer culture to people across the country and fostering solidarity among ethnicgroups.

The festival expects to attract about 250,000-300,000visitors./.
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