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November cultural activities to highlight great national unity

Great national unity will be the main theme of cultural activities held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the town of Son Tay on the outskirts of Hanoi from November 16 to 23.
November cultural activities to highlight great national unity ảnh 1Great national unity will be the main theme of cultural activities held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the town of Son Tay on the outskirts of Hanoi from November 16 to 23. (Photo: baodantoc.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) - Great national unity will be the main theme of cultural activities held atthe Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the town of Son Tayon the outskirts of Hanoi from November 16 to 23.

The highlight of the week will be an arts programmestaged by students at the Viet Bac Art and Culture College and ethnic minority groups.

Visitors will also be treated to special dishes fromthe Mong, Dao, Tay, and Nung ethinc minority people, especially those made in thenorthern province of Ha Giang from buckwheat flowers.

There will be various folk games on offer, like tug-of-war,nem con (throwing a ball through a ring for good luck), stilt-walking, and see-saws.

About 40 photos featuring the beauty of Ha Giang as wellas the life of local ethnic minority groups will also be displayed during the week./.
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