Published:  00:00 Saturday - February 27, 2010

The “Tracing the Roots 2010” programme will open in Lao Cai province on February 27 evening.

The event is co-organised by the three provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Phu Tho.

During the programme in Lao Cai province, activities will include the Upper Temple and Sa Pa on cloud festivals, traditional Bac Ha horse racing and other tourism festivities as well as a competition to conquer the peak of Mount Fansipan.

Previously, on February 26, some activities took place in Lao Cai province, including a spring press festival, a photo exhibition, a night of poetry reciting and folk songs and a special show by a Chinese performance troupe.

Under the framework of the “Tracing the Roots 2010” programme, Yen Bai province will organise the Dong Cuong and Dai Cai-Luc Yen Temple Festivals, Muong Lo tourism and culture week and a 100^th anniversary celebration for the province. Phu Tho province will also hold similar events under the programme.