Visitors to the village in Hanoi’s suburbs will have an opportunity to immerse in the rich culture of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups through a programme themed Vui Tet Doc Lap (Happy Independence Day), to take place from August 31 to September 3, 2024, to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945-2024).
The event promises a dazzling showcase of the rich traditional cultures through highland market space, enchanting folk dances, regional cuisines and other festive performances. All activities are aimed at fostering the enrichment of ethnic minorities’ culture and the promotion of local tourism.
More than 200 artisans, compatriots, and artists are set to participate in the festivities. This impressive line-up includes more than 100 compatriots representing 15 distinct ethnic groups, with participants ranging from village elders and chiefs to skilled artisans.
The highlight of this year's programme is the festival “Cultural space, tourism of Bac Ninh Province in the heart of Hanoi”, with main activities such as performing folk games, displaying and introducing architecture, images of Quan Ho villages, typical products, and experiencing traditional crafts.
The cultural space and tourism of Bac Ninh Province includes 30 stylised booths with the architecture and images of Bac Ninh villages.
Additionally, during this time, several traditional festivals, and traditional markets will also be recreated there.