Hanoi (VNA) - A programme introducing the traditional culture,customs and specialties of ethnic groups in the southwest region is takingplace in the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.
The programme is being held throughout October at the site in Dong Mo, Son Taytown, 40km from downtown, Hanoi by the village’s management board incoordination with the departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Soc Trang,Ninh Thuan and Kon Tum provinces.
Visitors to the event have an opportunity to explore unique festivals observedby local ethnic groups, including Sene Dolta festival of Khmer people in SocTrang province, new-crop ritual of Xo Dang people in Kon Tum, and the prayingfor rain ceremony of Cham people in Ninh Thuan province.
Cultural exchange activities and praying for peace ceremonies will also bestaged at Khmer pagodas and Cham towers in the village during weekends of thismonth.-VNA
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