(VOVworld) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in coordination with Yen Bai provincial People’s Committee opened the Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival 2016 in Saturday night in Nghia Lo Township.

A performance at the festival (Photo: VNA)

Performances of the Thai ethnic group’s folklore were highlights of this year’s festival. More than 1,000 amateur and professional artists acted in traditional short plays, performed ancient songs and dances such as Xoe. The festival also marked the 45^th founding anniversary of Nghia Lo Township.

Tran Tuan Kiet is a visitor from Hanoi: “This is the first time I attended such a festival, I feel very happy. The ethnic people wear beautiful costumes. They are friendly and hospitable.”

During the Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Week until September 20, there are sporting events such as walking on stilts and throwing cloth balls and food festival.

Also in Yen Bai province, the Mu Cang Chai terraced field festival 2016 is underway, offering visitors a wide range of activities like kite flying and exploring the uniqueness of magnificent rice fields in Vietnam’s North-western region.