The opening ceremony gathered more than 1,000 Dao artisans, artists, actors, athletes, and people from 14 provinces. (Photo: Quang Vinh/sggp.org.vn)
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Do Van Chien, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, and leaders of ministries, central agencies, and provinces attended the program (Photo: baodantoc.vn)
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In his opening remarks, Mr. Chien said ethnic minority culture is a valuable heritage which contributes to the richness, diversity, and unity of the Vietnamese culture. Preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the Dao people is a strategic and especially important task. (Photo: baodantoc.vn)
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Visitors and ethnic minority people from Thai Nguyen province gathered at Vo Nguyen Giap Square in Thai Nguyen city to enjoy art performances during the opening ceremony. (Photo: baothainguyen.vn)
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The program begins with a 15-minute performance called “Awaking the mountain region”. (Photo: baothainguyen.vn)
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An art performance entitled “The Sun Dream” (Photo: baodantoc.vn)
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Cultural festivals, rituals, and traditional beliefs of the Dao are recreated at the opening ceremony. (Photo: Quang Vinh/ sggp.org.vn)
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The cấp sắc ritual, a rite of passage celebrating the coming-of-age of Dao men within the community (Photo: daitu.thainguyen.gov.vn)
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The 3-day festival features sport competitions, a showcase of traditional costumes, and an introduction to Dao cuisine. (Photo: baothainguyen.vn)
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(Photo: baothainguyen.vn)
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(Photo: daitu.thainguyen.gov.vn)
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(Photo: baothainguyen.vn)
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