Opening of the Cultural Week

Comrade Tran Quoc Cuong, Member of the Central Committee of the Party and Secretary of the Dien Bien Provincial Party Committee, attended the opening ceremony.

Attending the opening ceremony were Comrade Tran Quoc Cuong, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Secretary of the Dien Bien Provincial Party Committee. Representing Ho Chi Minh City was Comrade Phan Van Mai, Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.

Comrade Duong Anh Duc, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, delivered the opening speech at the Northwest Culture and Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City.

In his opening remarks, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Duong Anh Duc emphasized: “The Northwest Culture and Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City is a gathering place for diverse cultural colors, an opportunity to connect cultural and tourism products, contributing to strengthening linkages and developing tourism in Dien Bien and the Northwest region with the rest of the country and internationally. At the same time, it aims to leverage potential strengths, attract investment, build unique tourism products, and create a step forward in strengthening and enhancing cooperation between the Northwest provinces and Ho Chi Minh City.”

The Northwest Culture and Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City takes place from December 4th to 7th with a series of unique and attractive cultural activities such as: experiencing the culture of the Thai, Mong, and Dao ethnic communities; experiencing the Tang Cau ritual of the Thai ethnic group in Son La; the art program "Colors of Son La - Northwest"; a street cultural parade with the theme "Dien Bien: A Convergence of Colors"; photo exhibitions; and activities showcasing and introducing the culture, tourism, trade, and agriculture of Son La and Dien Bien provinces...

At the opening ceremony, delegates and audience members enjoyed an art program themed "Vietnam, a Wonderful Country." The program was divided into three parts, with approximately 20 performances featuring over 250 performers from Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces of Son La, Dien Bien, and Ha Giang. The art program created a unique and captivating artistic space, deeply rooted in the culture of the Northwest highlands, right in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City…

The song and dance performance "Colors of Vietnam" opened the inaugural program.

A performance in the art program "Vietnam, a Wonderful Country".

The performance "A Glimpse of Dien Bien" by artists and actors from the Provincial Art Troupe introduces images of Dien Bien to tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.

The performance "Meeting in the Dream Forest" was presented by singers and actors from the Dien Bien Art Troupe.

The traditional Vietnamese opera performance by artists and actors from Ho Chi Minh City made a strong impression on the audience.

Nguyen Hue pedestrian street was packed with tourists on the opening night of the Northwest Culture and Tourism Week in Ho Chi Minh City.

Besides enjoying the cultural performances, visitors can also explore, shop, and sample OCOP (One Commune One Product) products from Dien Bien.

Following the opening ceremony, delegates, artists, performers, and visitors joined in the distinctive Xoe dance of Northwest Vietnam.

Source: https://baodienbienphu.com.vn/tin-tuc/du-lich/211169/khai-mac-tuan-van-hoa---du-lich-tay-bac-tai-tp-ho-chi-minh