Ka long bong and Paranung drums, and Saranai trumpet of the Cham people are being displayed at the village. They are an indispensable part of Cham festivals, and their beautiful sounds have become a pride of the ethnic group. The instruments not only produce unique and charming music but also connect each other and symbolise parts of the human body, according to Cham people’s belief. The Cham ethnic group have their distinctive language, belief, architecture, sculpture, customs, music and art. The harmony between Paranung and other musical instruments are accompanied with ritual songs and lullabies, creating a treasure memory for every Cham person from their very early age, while nurturing the vitality of the Cham people. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Officials cut the ribbon to inaugurate the exhibition at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. The village has brought together 15 ethnic minority groups during the 2015-2020 period. They are Tay, Nung, Dao, Mong, Muong, Thai, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Ba Na, Xo Dang, Co Tu, Raglai, E De, Khmer and Bru-Van Kieu. Regular activities of the ethnic groups have significantly contributed to attracting visitors to the village. The management board has paid due attention to small ethnic minority groups, each with a population of less than 10,000, and has coordinated with localities to gather them in the village. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Apart from displaying objects, the exhibition features performances by artists. The exhibition forms part of the activities to celebrate the Vietnam Ethnic Group Cultural Day (April 19) that is designated to honour cultural values of ethnic groups and Vietnam’s cultural diversity. Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, each of which has its own unique cultural identity. At the village, located in Hanoi’s outlying town of Son Tay, ethnic minority people join State agencies and experts in preserving and introducing their communities’ cultural values to visitors. A total of 15 ethnic minority groups have gathered at the village during the 2015-2020 period. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A performance by artists from the Red River Delta province of Nam Dinh. Joining the event, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism aims to promote Cheo (traditional opera) and local tourism. Vietnam’s northern region is the cradle of several genres of traditional theaters including Cheo or traditional theater. Cheo is a wonderful combination of dance and singing in the form of music theatre. The actors and actresses dance and sing to tell the play’s story. Set costumes, make-up, language, and behavior are associated with each character in a Cheo play. Embracing humanity and national identity, Cheo continues to delight audiences, old and young, of Vietnamese and foreigners. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Vietnam’s traditional performing arts are very diverse, varying from region to region. Some of the most widely known genres of singing include ca tru, cai luong, chau van, cheo, quan họ and tuong. Cheo art has been part of northern Vietnam for a long time. Cheo plays tell stories about the daily life and dreams of farmers. The Red River Delta province of Nam Dinh is home to unique traditional craft villages and art genres. It is also a potential tourism attraction. Dang Xa village, My Hung commune, My Loc district, used to famous for Cheo. However, the art genre is on the verge of oblivion. With their passion for cheo, artisans in Nam Dinh are making every effort to preserve the art genre. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
A performance by artists from the Vietnam Institute of Musicology. The institute is mainly responsible for collecting, preserving, researching and disseminating Vietnamese traditional music. It has conducted a great number of field trips and folk music collections in villages nationwide. The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi's outlying district of Son Tay is described as a “common home” of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam. In 2018, more than 560 ethnic minority people from 39 localities along with 14 groups of ethnic communities from the northwestern, Central Highlands and southwestern regions recreated 22 traditional festivals at the village. The participation of nearly 500 theatre artists contributed to creating a picture of cultural diversity at the “common cultural house". (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Musical instruments on display at the village. Located in Son Tay town's Dong Mo on the outskirts of Hanoi, the village has brought together 15 ethnic minority groups during the 2015-2020 period. They are Tay, Nung, Dao, Mong, Muong, Thai, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Ba Na, Xo Dang, Co Tu, Raglai, E De, Khmer and Bru-Van Kieu. Regular activities of the ethnic groups have significantly contributed to attracting visitors to the village. The number of visitors to the village doubled from 250,000 in 2015 to 500,000 in 2019. Last year, due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it stood at only 170,000. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Visitors to the exhibition to celebrate Ethnic Group Culture Day (April 19). Earlier, an art programme highlighting cultures of Vietnam’s ethnic groups took place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on April 16 to mark the Vietnam Ethnic Group Cultural Day. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung said cultural development is viewed as one of the most important factors to ensure the country’s sustainable growth. He voiced a belief that traditional cultural values of the 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam will continue to be upheld and developed, becoming endless resources for and a driver of the sustainable development of the country. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Musical instruments on display at the village. The Vietnam Folk Arts Association has launched a project on protecting and promoting the values of the country’s folk arts an intangible national heritage. Under the project, traditional music, theatre and literature works with high ideological and artistic values will receive financial support to record, shoot and be released on YouTube. The money will come from the association and its partners, including local authorities and organisations. According to the association’s chairwoman Le Cam Tu, the association will help folk artists, folk arts clubs and centres to collect, perform, record and film their works for release online to help keep the arts alive. (Photo: VietnamPlus) 
Visitors to the exhibition. Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups, each of which has its own unique cultural identity. So far, people from 15 ethnic groups have come from every corner of the country to reside here, including Tay, Dao, Muong, Thai, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Co Tu and Khmer. The culture of these groups has been demonstrated through not only their traditional houses or places of worship, but also the daily activities and festivals held by ethnic minorities in the village. Regular activities of the ethnic groups have significantly contributed to attracting visitors to the village. The number of visitors to the village doubled from 250,000 in 2015 to 500,000 in 2019. (Photo: VietnamPlus) VNA
