Culture festival of minority ethnic groups opens in Moc Chau

Pictured are a few of the thousands of ethnic people from provinces throughout the country that participate in the event. 

Dancers perform a traditional Tha Kenh dance of the Mong ethnic group.

Pictured are some of the 70 contenders at a dance contest.

A musician carries a customary Khen bamboo flute of the Mong ethnic minority people. 

Above: Conventional brocade clothes of the Mong ethnic group on sale at a local market.

Pictured are silver coins attached to clothes of ethnic groups, a time-honoured custom.

Above: People play folk games at the festival.