Hanoi (VNA), March 20 -- Home to 19 ethnic groups with various cultural festivals , the northwestern province of Dien Bien is tapping its strengths in this regard to lure more tourists.

Ethnic minority groups accounting for up to 83% of the local population have maintained their traditional festivals like boat racing of the Thai Trang (White Thai), crop praying of the Kho Mu, and fire dance of the Dao, featuring multiple folk dances and songs.

Such festivals not only serve the spiritual life of local residents but also remain their pride. They have also been considered a booster of local tourism since eco-, cultural and community-based tourism has emerged as a trend.

Over the past years, local authorities have paid more attention to th...