Diversity of Central Highlands’ culture introduced at ethnic village
The Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay town in Hanoi, is hosting a series of activities introducing the cultural diversity of the Central Highlands region this June.
Gong performances are an indispensable part of the programme (Source: nhandan.org.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam National Villagefor Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay town inHanoi, is hosting a series of activities introducing the cultural diversity ofthe Central Highlands region this June.
The programme has attracted the participation of peoplefrom 12 ethnic groups, including Ta Oi, Co Tu, Raglai, E De, and Khmer, amongothers.
The programme introduces visitors to folk songsand lullabies of the ethnic people in the Central Highlands region, as well as the making of theirtraditional musical instruments and cloth weaving.
A cooking contest, gong performances, sportingevents and folk games are also indispensable parts of the month-long event.
Notably, children visiting the village canregister for a free training course on experiencing the Buddhist monastic life.
During June, a number of traditional festivals ofethnic groups will be held in the village, such as a new house warming ceremonyby the Cham group from Ninh Thuan, and the ceremony of brotherhood andlongevity celebration by the Ede people in Dak Lak province./.
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Gong performances are an indispensable part of the programme (Source: nhandan.org.vn)