The annual event provided ethnic communities with an opportunity to meet, exchange and strengthen solidarity in the warm atmosphere of the new spring, serving as a vivid symbol of the great national solidarity bloc.
Throughout March, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi's Doai Phuong commune will host a vibrant series of events celebrating spring and youth, with active participation from various ethnic communities currently residing in the area.
Each ethnic group brings its own unique Tet customs to the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on the outskirts of Hanoi, creating a rich and colourful cultural mosaic.
The programme will bring together more than 100 representatives from ethnic minority groups nationwide, alongside participants from 11 localities whose communities maintain regular activities at the Village.
Beyond its charitable significance, the programme also aims to introduce domestic and international visitors to the unique cultural values of Vietnam’s traditional Tet, while raising public awareness, particularly among younger generations, of the responsibility to preserve and promote the cultural identities of Vietnam’s ethnic groups.
The activities aim to celebrate Vietnam’s diverse cultural identities, contribute to upholding traditional values, and foster exchange, solidarity, and mutual support among ethnic groups.
The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism is a place that revives and preserves the cultural heritage of many ethnic minority communities, serving as a “cultural bridge” between Vietnam and international friends.
The week will also feature a seminar on preserving and promoting the cultural values of ethnic minorities in association with tourism development, alongside a vibrant series of festival-themed cultural, artistic, and exchange activities. These include the Cham temple and tower cultural space from Khanh Hoa province, southern cultural exchange events, Central Highlands ethnic cultural performances, and northern ethnic minority exchanges, among many others.
The water drop worship ceremony of the Ba Na ethnic people in Gia Lai province is held to pray to the Water God (Yang Ia) for abundant water resources to serve daily life, farming and production. The ritual is a unique cultural symbol reflecting the strong community bond of the Ba Na people and their wish for a prosperous and favourable harvest season. The ceremony was recently re-enacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.
Around 50 stalls will introduce specialties of the northern mountainous region, from forest vegetables and smoked meats to sticky rice, herbal liquors, and handmade brocades.
According to the Department of Ethnic Culture under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, a series of meaningful cultural activities will take place from August 1 to 29 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi. The programme offers visitors an opportunity to explore and engage with Vietnam’s rich traditional heritage through diverse and practical experiences.
The programme brings together over 100 people from 16 ethnic minority groups across 11 localities, offering visitors a chance to explore traditional crafts, folk music, dances, rituals, and cuisine.
The activities will feature the participation of hundreds of ethnic minority representatives currently living and working at the village, along with delegations from 11 provinces and cities.
Madame Le Thi Bich Tran, spouse of Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and Madame Ishiba Yoshiko, spouse of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, toured the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism which showcases Vietnam’s ethnic cultural diversity.
The "New Rice Celebration," an annual ritual held by the Thai ethnic people in Thanh Hoa province to pay tribute to the deities and ancestors and pray for prosperity and abundant harvest, was recently reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.
A series of cultural activities and art performance to welcome spring imbued with unique cultural identities of Vietnam's ethnic groups will be featured in a programme at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the outskirts of Hanoi from January 1 to 31, 2025.
A diverse range of activities is taking place at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism this November, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of various ethnic groups. One of the most highly anticipated events is the Great Solidarity of Ethnic Groups Week.
Hundreds of ethnic dancers and musicians will be putting on shows for visitors over several days to celebrate the national holiday.
