A diverse range of music and dancing was performed by several local ensembles after the opening ceremony.

Later, the same day, various ethnic groups such as Ede, M’nong, J’Rai and 12 elephants held a parade through the main streets of Buon Me Thuot.

To mark the occasion, there was an elephant festival, a street festival, a wood sculpturing area, a culinary festival and folk games, exhibitions and fairs on culture, tourism, trade and investment.

The event runs from December 16-20 in Buon Me Thuot city and the districts of Buon Don, Krong Bong.