Hanoi (VNA), Feb. 24 -- President Vo Van Thuong on February 24 attended the opening of the "spring festival in all regions of the country" at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi's Son Tay town.

The annual event, held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, honours the fine traditional cultural values of all 54 ethnic groups in the country. This year's festival attracts the participation of people from 28 ethnic communities in 16 provinces.

Addressing the event, President Thuong said the unique and rich cultural treasure of 54 ethnic groups is the pride, a valuable asset of the nation, and the source of endogenous strength, forging the great unity of the entire nation - a soft power that contribut...