(VOVWORLD) -The Cong group has around 1,000 people living mainly in Dien Bien province. At the end of the year they are cheerfully organizing a flower festival to celebrate a bumper crop and welcome a new year of good luck and happiness.

(VOVWORLD) -Playing the Khen panpipe and dancing is a custom of the Mong. The Khen panpipe is a musical instrument that expresses deep feelings and connects this life to the spiritual world.

(VOVWORLD) -Among the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, the M’nong are famous for capturing and taming elephants. The elephant, a big asset, plays an important role in their cultural life. They consider the elephant a member of the community and its life follows M’nong customs. To Tuan reports on elephant worship among the M’nong.

(VOVWORLD) -A majority of the population in Ninh Thuan province are Cham. They have preserved their traditional festivals and folk games both for enjoyment and to strengthen community bonds.

(VOVWORLD) -Water resource worship is a unique ritual of the Ede in the Central Highlands. It’s held annually to pay tribute to the water genie, who has brought them happiness in the old year, and pray for good fortune in the new year.

(VOVWORLD) -M’nong women in many hamlets in Dak Ndrung commune, Dak Nong province, are engaged in weaving brocade fabric. Their colorful products show off their dexterity and diligence and contribute to preserving M’nong tradition and culture.

(VOVWORLD) -The panpipe of the Thai ethnic minority in Muong Lo, Yen Bai province, is considered the soul of local Thai folk singing and culture.

(VOVWORLD) -The Mạ live mainly in Lam Dong province in the Central Highlands. One of their most important cultural or religious ceremonies is to offer a buffalo to the Jade Emperor to thank him for a bumper crop.

(VOVWORLD) -The Co Tu in the Central Highlands are famous for wood statues and grave-houses. The grave-house is a unique architectural work of the Co Tu, which reflects the characteristics and hobbies of the deceased.

(VOVWORLD) -The 3rd Oc Om Boc or Ngo junk race festival of the Khmer is taking place in Soc Trang province, drawing scores of teams from Mekong Delta provinces.