Politburo member and Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue attended the ceremony, as well asrepresentatives from ministries, sectors and from the Bolikhamxay and Khammouane provinces of Laos.
The festival, the first of its kind, is held by the provincial People's Committee and aims to introduce and promote the brand of Ha Tinh orange and a number of specialised agricultural products of the locality.
It also provides a platform for agricultural enterprises to seek partnerships and new markets, attract investors, and improve competitiveness amid regional integration.
It also intends to strengthen the connection between the government, scientists, agribusinesses and farmers towards sustainable development.
A workshop will also be held on the sidelines of the festival to update farmers on intensive agriculture techniques for citrus fruit trees.
The event is scheduled to run until December 4.
