Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village, located in Hanoi's outlying Son Tay township, will host a vibrant series of activities from February 1 to 28 to celebrate the Lunar New Year (Year of the Snake) Festival.
The event, titled “Colors of Spring Across the Homeland,” will bring together more than 100 participants representing 16 ethnic groups from across Vietnam.
The highlights of the event will be interactive celebrations where ethnic people join together to enjoy the Lunar New Year through songs, traditional games, and other cultural festivities.
Water drop worshipping, a cultural activity in the spiritual life of the ethnic groups in the Central Highlands will be revived. It is held to pay tribute to the water genie who helps people plow and sow crops on the fields, thus having enough food. This ritual embodies profound values, teaching the younger generation about the morality of when drinking water, remember its source of the ethnic groups in the Central Highlands.
Following the ceremony, visitors can experience traditional dances and gong performances, witness demonstrations of traditional weaving, and savor the unique cuisine of the Central Highlands.
A photo exhibition will feature approximately 30 images under the theme “Cultural Colors in the Common House.” It will spotlight the diversity of Vietnam’s cultural heritage, with photos organised by region to provide a panoramic view of the country’s ethnic traditions.
Besides, the village also introduces folk games, traditional music instruments, and traditional sports of different ethnic groups, while organising art exchanges to enrich visitors’ experiences.
A representative of the village’s management board shared that the event underscores the government’s commitment to supporting ethnic communities and honouring their cultural legacy. It aims to preserve and promote Vietnam's diverse cultural values, fostering a sense of unity and solidarity among all ethnic groups.
These activities provide both domestic and international visitors with a unique opportunity to experience the rituals, festivals, and customs of Vietnam’s ethnic groups. This initiative not only helps to preserve and promote traditional cultural values but also strengthens exchanges and solidarity, encouraging mutual support and development, the representative said.
The Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village 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./.
