Great unity day week to be held on November 18-23
Hanoi (VNA) – The "Great Unity of Ethnic Groups- Vietnamese Cultural Heritage” week 2021 will take place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi from November 18 to 23, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The event is also 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).
Activities during the
week contribute 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. Besides, the
organising board wishes to arouse 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.
The highlight of the
event 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.
After
bringing their harvest home in December, the Mong put all work aside to celebrate
the Nao
pe chau festival
with a line-up of cultural activities such as blowing khen, typical bamboo
flutes of the Mong ethnic minority people, blowing Vietnamese bamboo flute and
other folk games. During the festival, families and villages
gather together to show their gratitude to their ancestors and Gods for
supporting them to have robust crops and peaceful life./.