Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 12th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of Northwestern Provinces on Saturday night in Hoa Binh City

Artists perform at the opening ceremony of the 12th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival of Northwestern Provinces on Saturday night in Hoa Binh City. With the participation of six provinces in the region (Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Lao Cai and Yen Bai), the cultural event includes an ethnic market featuring handmade brocade items and other specialities and a photo exhibition depicting the beauty of the region, its culture and its people. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tung