(VOVworld) - Lang Sen Festival 2016 to celebrate late President Ho Chi Minh’s 126th birthday will officially kick off on May 17 in Vinh City and Kim Lien Commune with a variety of activities.
The festival creates an occasion for Vietnamese nationwide to pay their tribute and respect to Uncle Ho, who is considered the nation’s preeminent hero and culturist.

The annual Lang Sen festival attracts a big number of tourists to Nghe An province

This year’s Lang Sen Festival will be celebrated at the provincial level with the theme Honouring Late President Ho Chi Minh, praising the hometown Nghe An: Integration and Development. Many events will be organised, notably traditional games and cultural activities related to Uncle Ho’s life.
On May 17, a procession carrying the late President’s photo will start in Ho Chi Minh Square and end in his hometown in Kim Lien Commune.
On the same day, the opening ceremony of the festival will be held at Lang Sen Stadium. The Lang Sen Singing Festival will run May 17-19, along with a variety of traditional games, film screenings and exhibitions on Uncle Ho’s life and career within the province. Another highlight of the festival is a beauty contest, a new addition to this year’s event.