Ninh Thuan will adjust the timing of the 6th Ethnic Cham Cultural Festival 2024, moving it from the end of September to December 2024.
Due to the ongoing complex weather patterns of rain and floods, as well as efforts to recover from the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has agreed to delay the event.
Image of Cham people in Thuan Nam district, Ninh Thuan province. Illustration photo: DucHieuMedia
Originally planned to take place in Phan Rang-Thap Cham from September 27 to 29, the festival, themed “Preserving and Promoting the Cultural Identity of the Cham People in the Era of National Integration and Development,” would have involved the participation of provinces such as Binh Dinh, Phu Yen, Binh Thuan, An Giang, Tay Ninh, Quang Nam, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
The event is not only a cultural gathering but also an opportunity for the Cham people to showcase their unique cultural traits. Nearly a thousand artists, artisans, athletes, and performers, representing over 179,000 Cham people across the country, were expected to attend. The festival serves as a platform to honor and introduce the traditional cultural values of the Cham people to both domestic and international friends.
Additionally, the festival’s opening ceremony will include the announcement of the Prime Minister’s decision to recognize two national treasures: the statue of King Po Klong Garai and the Phuoc Thien inscription, both part of the Cham cultural heritage in Ninh Thuan.
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