
Opening the event, Deputy Minister ofCulture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy said the festival reflects theParty, State, and authorities’ attention to the spiritual life of Mong people. Itis also an occasion for people nationwide, including the ethnic minority group,to improve their sense of responsibility towards traditional culture andenhance the great national solidarity, thereby helping guarantee politicalstability, security, and defence.
In his remarks, Secretary of the LaiChau Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Giang PaoMy said the festival is significant to Lai Chau and other participatinglocalities as it will help popularise their images and stimulate travel demandafter a long hiatus caused by the COVID-19 resurgence.
This year’s event attracts nearly3,000 guests, artisans, artists, and people of the Mong ethnic group from 11provinces.
It features a wide range of cultural,sports, and tourism activities such as performances of folk music andtraditional costumes, the reenactment of traditional festivals and culturalrituals, and folk games of Mong people. Visitors will also have a chance to trytourism products in Tam Duong district and take part in a paragliding festival.
As part of the festival, trips will bearranged for participants to explore community-based and ecological tourismpotential in Lai Chau. A discussion will also be held to devise measures for addressingdifficulties, improving the tourism environment, and encouraging travel firmsto attract tourists to this province.
The festival will last throughDecember 26 in Lai Chau city, Tam Duong and Phong Tho districts./.