First National Festival of Dao Ethnic Culture kicks off
The first National Festival of Dao Ethnic Culture and the Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival opened in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang on September 29.
A performance at the First National Festival of Dao Ethnic Culture (Photo: VNA)
TuyenQuang (VNA) – The first National Festival of Dao Ethnic Culture andthe Tuyen Quang Mid-Autumn Festival opened in the northern mountainous provinceof Tuyen Quang on September 29.
Speakingat the opening ceremony, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Nganlauded the organization of the event, which aims to honour cultural values ofDao ethnic minority people.
Ngansaid that the cultures of ethnic minority groups are a priceless treasure ofthe nation, contributing to the diversity of the Vietnamese culture.
Shealso stressed the need to preserve the cultural identities of all ethnic groupsin Vietnam and the Dao people in particular during the cause of nationalindustrialization, modernization and development.
TheNA leader highlighted the Party’s and State’s policy of paying great attentionto the spiritual life of ethnic minority groups, as well as the significance ofincorporating the protection and promotion of cultural heritage of Vietnameseethnic groups with sustainable economic and tourism development in localities.
Lastinguntil October 4, the National Festival of Dao Ethnic Culture and the TuyenQuang Mid-Autumn Festival have gathered 12 art troupes from Lai Chau, Bac Kan,Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Quang Ninh, Thai Nguyen, Ha Giang, Cao Bang, Thanh Hoa, SonLa and Tuyen Quang provinces and Hanoi city.
As one of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam, the Daocommunity has an estimated population of 750,000. They mostly reside innorthern mountainous provinces such as Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, and YenBai. Their main livelihood is farming in rocky areas, weaving, and silver craftmaking.
Tuyen Quang is the only province in Vietnam home toall nine Dao subgroups, namely Dao Do, Dao Tien, Dao Cooc Mun, Dao Quan Chet,Dao O Gang, Dao Cooc Ngang, Dao Quan Trang, Dao Thanh Y, and Dao Ao Dai.-VNA
The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang is home to nearly 100,000 people of Dao ethnicity whose culture boasts unique customs, rituals and arts.
The first national cultural festival of Dao ethnicity people will be held in Tuyen on September 29 and 30 in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.
Nguyen Trong Nha Uyen has made history for Vietnam’s dancesport by clinching a bronze medal in the solo Latin category at the WDSF World Championship 2025 in Germany.
The ambassador noted that among the 300,000 Vietnamese residing in the RoK, around 3,000 are living in Pyeongtaek and contributing actively to the local economy. Ho expressed his hope that the local authorities will continue support the overseas Vietnamese community in the city.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
A performance at the First National Festival of Dao Ethnic Culture (Photo: VNA) 
