Bac Lieu (VNA), Nov. 21 -- Culture and tourism in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu are being introduced to people from across Vietnam and foreigners during a special week that kicked off on November 20.

At the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Quang Tung said Bac Lieu is renowned for its rich culture and natural resources as it stands at the confluence of many different cultures, especially the Kinh, Hoa and Khmer ethnic groups. It is a cradle of "don ca tai tu" music and songs in southern Vietnam, which have been named an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.

The province is currently home to 13 national relic sites and 34 provincial sites that embody the typical cultural values of t...