Published:  00:00 Wednesday - February 25, 2009

A Cultural Day for ethnic Vietnamese people is scheduled to take place at the culture and tourism village for Vietnamese ethnic minority groups in Son Tay, Hanoi on April 18-19.

This socio-political and cultural event will be organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to attract a cross section of ethnic minority groups from 33 provinces and cities nationwide.

It aims to highlight the various different cultural identities of Vietnam’s ethnic minority groups, educate people about patriotic traditions and improve public awareness of the need to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of ethnic minorities.

Activities during the event will include a book, photography and fine arts exhibition on various ethnic minority groups, an exhibition of traditional handicrafts and different tourist and cultural products, a documentary film on ethnic minority cultures and traditional sporting activities.