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Mekong Delta ethnic costumes, jewelries on display

A display of costumes and jewelries of ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta was launched in Vinh Long province on November 21.
Mekong Delta ethnic costumes, jewelries on display ảnh 1A corner of the exhibition (Source: VNA)
Vinh Long (VNA) – A display of costumes andjewelries of ethnic groups in the Mekong Delta was launched in Vinh Longprovince on November 21.

Over 350 photos and items feature festival and daily costumesmade from silk and fabric, as well as meticulously-made gold, silver and ivory rings,bracelets, earrings, and others.

Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sportsand Tourism Nguyen Xuan Hoanh said the Mekong Delta is home to ethnic groupssuch as Viet, Khmer, Hoa and Cham.

The event, which will last till March 30, 2019, is expectedto offer the public an insight into the value of traditional cultural heritagesof the regional ethnic groups.

It is co-organised by Vinh Long, Can Tho and An Giangmuseums.-VNA

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