(VOVworld) – The ASEAN traditional music festival concluded Wednesday in Thanh Hoa province after 13 performances. Addressing the closing ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Vuong Duy Bien said the festival aimed to promote the music of the region and increase mutual understanding among the region’s peoples. The festival is part of activities to mark Vietnam’s 20-year ASEAN membership and the 48th founding anniversary of ASEAN.