Traditional “Hội Kiêng gió” features phở stir-frying and Dao embroidery contests

Traditional “Hội Kiêng gió” features phở stir-frying and Dao embroidery contests

VOV.VN-Embroidery competitions, phở (Vietnamese noodle soup) stir-frying contests and traditional feasts featuring mountain specialties added to the lively atmosphere of “Hội Kiêng gió” (Wind-Avoidance Festival) in Hoanh Mo commune, Quang Ninh province, highlighting the cultural traditions of the Dao ethnic community.

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