A traditional horse race will be organised as part of the Bac Ha festival. (Photo: VNA)

The highlights of the week-long festival include a traditional horse race, a plum flower festival, a night market, and an investment promotion conference.

The horse race will kick off at 7:30am on Sunday at the Bac Ha stadium.  

There are also art programs introducing folklore music and dances of ethnic groups from Bac Ha and the neighbouring mountainous districts.

The festival is expected to welcome 60,000 visitors.