Northeastern culture and sports festival highlighted local ethinic cultures

On August 28, the fourth Week of Culture and Sports of ethnic minority groups in the Northeast of Quang Ninh Province wrapped up in Tien Yen district.

Culture and Sports Week is also among the activities to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Quang Ninh Province and the 75th anniversary of the first Party cell of Tien Yen district.

The event saw the participation of nine localities in the province, including Tien Yen, Ba Che, Binh Lieu, Dam Ha, Hai Ha, Van Don, and Co To Districts, in addition to Mong Cai City and Ha Long City. Three localities of Lang Son province, namely Lang Son city, Dinh Lap district, and Cao Loc district also attended the event. 

Within the framework of the ceremony, the 4th Culture and Sports Week for ethnic groups  with the theme "Tien Yen - A link to diverse colors of ethnic groups in the Northeastern region" was held on August 23-27. 

The opening ceremon featured hundreds of actors, actresses and artisans from different localities inside and outside the province. 

The unique performances which highlighted the strengths, traditional festivals as well as diverse cultural and artistic characteristics of the ethnic people in the Northeastern region of Quang Ninh province left locals and tourists with distinct impression. 

During the week, highlights include traditional music performances, traditional costume shows, photo and painting exhibitions, boat racing, folk games, a trade fair on local products, etc.