(VOVWORLD) - Festivals honoring Ban Gioc waterfall, “then” singing, and “tính” stringed musical instrument of ethnic minority groups in northern Vietnam, for the first time, opened in Cao Bang province on Saturday.
 Ban Gioc waterfall (Photo: Lan Anh)
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The festivals aimed to promote the landscape and people of Trung Khanh district to develop local tourism, economy, and cross-border trade while ensuring its security.
The festivals featured a photo exhibition, lion dances, art performances, sports competition, folk games, and food display.
Ban Gioc is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Southeast Asia and was touted by the travel site Touropia as one of world’s top ten magnificent waterfalls. The central government plans to develop the Ban Gioc waterfall tourism complex and local authorities seek to lure greater investment in the waterfall site.