VietNamNet Bridge – A special mountain market by ethnic groups in the northern province of Dien Bien will be set up on the outskirts of Ha Noi.

Variety: A special mountain market by ethnic groups in the northern province of Dien Bien will be set up at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism. Photo trithucsong.com

The event will be organised at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay District, 45km west of Ha Noi’s centre.

Folk singing, games and the cuisines of the Mong, Dao, Thai, Muong and Kho Mu ethnic groups will be showcased at the market.

Some 40 stalls displaying agricultural products, such as wine, fresh vegetables, fruits and roots, as well as handmade embroidered cloth and jewellery made by the people of Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Lao Cai and Bac Kan, as well as Hoa Binh and Nghe An, will be the highlights of the event.

Traditional customs, such as the new house celebration ceremony of the Kho Mu group, the epic narration of the Mong group and their handicrafts will also be presented.

The event will take place from April 30 to May 3.

VNS