Dien Bien prepares for international “con” throwing festival
(VOV) - The northwestern province of Dien Bien is gearing up for the third Vietnam-Laos-China “con” (colourful fabric ball) throwing festival due to open one week later.
The three-day festival will draw the participation of athletes from the Chinese district of Jiangcheng (Yunnan province), the Lao district of Nhot U (Phongsaly province) and the Vietnamese districts of Muong Nhe and Dien Bien (Dien Bien province).
Apart from “con” throwing festival, there will be other activities such as folk games, a costumes pageant, a cooking contest, and a trade fair to introduce Vietnamese consumer products.
Hanoi University and Dien Bien College of Economy and Technology are responsible for providing students to work as translators.
The opening ceremony with a firework display is expected to leave good impressions on both Vietnamese and international guests and participants.
Many streets in Dien Bien city have been beautifully decorated.
The two previous “con” throwing festivals were held in China’s Jiangcheng district.