More than 200 artisans gathered at the Vietnam Great Solidarity and Cultural Heritage Week 2025

From November 18-23, at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (Son Tay town, Hanoi), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize the Week "Great National Unity - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" in 2025.

The event aims to practically celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), while honoring the traditional cultural values of the community of 54 ethnic groups, affirming the spirit of great solidarity as a sustainable foundation in the cause of national development.

This year's week has the participation of more than 200 artisans and ethnic people of 18 ethnic groups (Tay, Nung, Dao, Mong, Muong, Lao, Thai, Kho Mu, Ta Oi, Ba Na, Co Tu, Xo Dang, Gia Rai, Raglai, E De, Khmer, Kinh, Cham Balamon) from 12 provinces and cities, along with representatives of central agencies, international organizations, cultural experts and tourism businesses.

All activities are carried out by the cultural subjects themselves, ensuring authenticity and originality, while creating opportunities for exchange and connection between ethnic communities.

The event contributes to introducing the image of Vietnam with diverse identities, solidarity and integration, while strengthening international cooperation in the fields of culture and tourism.

The opening ceremony is scheduled to take place on the evening of November 21, with the participation of Party and State leaders, along with about 200 ambassadors and representatives of international organizations in Hanoi . This will be an important highlight, spreading the message of a hospitable Vietnam, rich in cultural identity.

Within the framework of the Week, many diverse activities will be held such as the National Great Unity Day (November 18), creating a space for community activities and exchanges between ethnic groups that are regularly operating at the "Common House."

The 2nd Muong Ethnic Cultural Festival (November 21-23) introduces traditional folk art forms, costumes, festivals and activities typical of the Muong ethnic group.

The scientific workshop with the theme “Preserving and promoting traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development,” took place on November 21, bringing together scientists, managers and leading experts.

There are also programs for diplomatic delegations such as experiencing folk culture, enjoying traditional cuisine, contributing to promoting the image of the country and people of Vietnam to international friends.

At the Cultural Week, visitors will have the opportunity to explore cultural spaces imbued with identity. such as the heritage of Southern amateur music, folk arts, traditional crafts such as making My Long rice paper and Son Doc rice paper; Cham dance performance, introducing Bau Truc pottery - an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO; Gong performances, folk performances of the Ede, Ba Na, Gia Rai ethnic groups... ; exhibition of cuisine, handicrafts and unique heritage of the Tay, Nung, Dao, Mong, Muong, Thai, Kho Mu ethnic groups...

The “Great Unity of Ethnic Groups - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage” Week 2025 is not only a cultural festival, but also a space to experience “living heritage,” where visitors can directly access national cultural values.

This is an opportunity to honor, preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural identity, while affirming the role of culture in building national unity and promoting the image of Vietnam to international friends./.

(Vietnam+)

Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/hon-200-nghe-nhan-hoi-tu-tai-tuan-dai-doan-ket-va-di-san-van-hoa-viet-nam-2025-post1071332.vnp