Spreading the spirit of great solidarity and honoring Vietnamese cultural heritage

Spreading the spirit of national unity and honoring Vietnam's cultural heritage.

Reenactment of the Tho ethnic group's New Rice Harvest Festival at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village. Photo: Le Tuyen

Spreading the value of national unity.

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Trinh Thi Thuy affirmed that the "Week of National Unity - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" is an activity with profound political , cultural and social significance, contributing to building a spiritual foundation for the sustainable development of the country.

According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, guests included representatives from central agencies, ministries, and press agencies; as well as leaders of diplomatic missions, embassies, foreign cultural centers, international organizations, and businesses partnering in cultural projects.

In particular, more than 200 artisans and people from 18 ethnic groups such as Tay, Nung, Dao, Hmong, Muong, Lao, Thai, Co Tu, Gia Rai, Ede, Khmer, Kho Mu, Xe Dang, Ba Na, Raglai, Kinh, Cham, and Brahman will directly participate in a series of cultural performances, handicraft demonstrations, and festival heritage displays. This is considered one of the seasons with the largest and most diverse participation of cultural stakeholders.

Colorful multi-ethnic culture

Mr. Trinh Ngoc Chung, Director of the Department of Ethnic Cultures and Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee, said that this year's Week is designed with many rich activities reflecting the unique identities of various ethnic groups.

The event aims to honor the spirit of national unity – a value forged over thousands of years of history. At the same time, it promotes the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.

Cultural, sports, and tourism exchange activities are designed to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23), strengthen national pride, and raise community awareness of the role of heritage in national development.

Through hands-on experiences with artisans, ethnic culinary exchanges, and folk cultural activities, the event vividly introduces Vietnamese cultural identity to international friends. It also serves as an opportunity to strengthen friendly relations, expand cooperation, and affirm the enduring vitality of ethnic cultures in the context of integration.

The 2025 "National Unity of Ethnic Groups - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Week will kick off with the National Unity Day at the Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural and Tourism Village on November 18th; followed by the ceremony of reporting achievements and offering incense at the K9 historical site on November 22nd.

The highlight of the program is the Opening Ceremony of the "National Unity of Ethnic Groups - Vietnamese Cultural Heritage" Week, combined with the opening of the 2nd Muong Ethnic Culture Festival, held at 8 PM on November 24th. It is expected that more than 1,000 delegates and visitors will attend. The artistic program at the Opening Ceremony will focus on showcasing the profound traditions of the 54 ethnic groups, honoring the spirit of community cohesion, and introducing the image of Vietnam's rich cultural identity to international friends.

The 2nd Muong Ethnic Culture Festival took place from November 22nd to 24th with activities including performances of folk songs, folk dances, costumes, excerpts from festivals, traditional crafts, exhibitions of cultural and tourism products, and a parade around Ho Guom Lake. In addition, many regional cultural spaces also participated: Vinh Long presented "Colors of Riverine Culture"; the Cham Brahman people introduced their dance, folk music, and Bau Truc pottery; and ethnic groups from the Central Highlands, Southern Vietnam, and Northern Vietnam showcased folk songs, cuisine, and handicrafts.

Within the framework of the event, the scientific seminar "Preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities associated with tourism development" will take place on November 24th. On the same day, a cultural promotion program for international diplomatic delegations will introduce an overview of the "Common House," offer experiences of folk culture and traditional cuisine, and facilitate interaction with artisans.

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