Ninh Binh to host heritage festival

Trang An Heritage Connecting - Ninh Binh Festival is scheduled to take place in the northern province of Ninh Binh, from November 17-19.

The cultural and tourism event aims to promote cultural exchange activities, heritage site values and tourism cooperation between the province and other localities, as well as abroad.

The festival is also part of the activities to celebrate Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day, November 23.

Some highlights of the festival include the opening ceremony of Dinh Tien Hoang De Square on November 17, a photo exhibition of traditional cultural and historical heritages, at the Ninh Binh Provincial Sports Complex and the street festival programme at the Ninh BinhProvincial Gymnasium on November 18. Its closing ceremony will take place in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, on November 19.

Trang An Heritage Connecting - Ninh Binh Festival will have the participation of the Laos art troupe from Udomxay Province and about 71 beauty queens of the Miss Tourism World beauty pageant, from around the world. They will perform at the opening ceremony and the street festival programme.

It will also be attended by representatives and artists from 15 provinces and cities nationwide, including Hanoi, Hai Phong, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh and Thanh Hoa.

NDO