Bac Giang Culture, Sports and Tourism festival to be held

The sixth Culture, Sport and Tourism festival of Bac Giang province 2014 is going to be held from October 3 to 5, according to an announcement from the provincial People's Committee.

The festival will take place at Bac Giang city with the participation of 10 districts and cities in the province.

A series of activities and art performances, showcasing traditional customs, food, costumes, folk games and sports, with the participation of 26 ethnic minority groups in the province, will be held during the festival.

An opening ceremony will be organised at 7.30pm on October 3 and a closing ceremony at 7.30pm on October 5. The ceremonies will be broadcast live on Bac Giang Television Channel.

The biennial event aims to honour local people’s values and cultural identities and provide an opportunity for the ethnic minority groups to strengthen their solidarity and exchange experiences in preserving and promoting their culture, sports and tourism potential.