A glimpse of central highlands in Hà Nội. — VNS Photos Lê Hương

March 27, 2016 - 16:53

Various springtime activities showcasing the traditions of Central Highlands ethnic groups have been organised at the Culture and Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups, west of Hà Nội.

Hosted since earlier this month, the highlights of the programme were seen on March 25-27.

Themed March - Season of Honey Bees, the programme included performances of traditional gongs, a festival of shooting crossbows, an exhibition of Central Highlands forest products, reflections on traditional customs and folk games on these three days.

The event has attracted dozens of people from the ethnic minority groups of Mơ Nông (from Đắk Nông Province), Giẻ Triêng and Xơ Đăng (Kon Tum Province), Gia Rai (Gia Lai), Mạ (Lâm Đồng) and Ê Đê (Đắk Lắk). — VNS Photos Lê Hương

M’Nông women pose for a photo at a house on stilts

M’Nông people in a worship ceremony for the village gate.

Hanoian people enjoy folk games at the event.

M’Nông women play gongs.

M’Nông people in a worship ceremony for the village gate.

Giẻ Triêng people in a new communal house celebration ceremony.

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