Numerous special events were held in Quang Ninh during the Week of Traditional Cultures of Ethnic Minorities in the Northeast.

DNHN - The 4th Week of Culture and Sports of Ethnic Minorities in the Northeast of Quang Ninh Province; The Quang Ninh Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival 2023 (henceforth referred to as Culture and Sports Week) will be held from August 23 to August 27, 2023

This is one of the events commemorating the 60th anniversary of Quang Ninh province's founding (30 October 1963 - 30 October 2023). Consequently preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the ethnic groups and strengthening their solidarity, understanding, and attachment; recognising the positive cultural and sporting values of the ethnic groups within and beyond the province. At the same time, introducing and promoting the unique cultural quintessence of the localities to visitors, contributing to brand building, and attracting tourists to visit and experience; strengthening the close solidarity in socio-economic development with localities within and outside the province, stimulating tourism demand, promoting opportunities for cooperation, and developing socio-economically.

In addition to districts, towns, and cities in the province, Culture Week also includes the participation of the districts of Dinh Lap and Cao Loc, the city of Lang Son in the province of Lang Son, and the district of Yen. The territory of Bac Giang.

Tien Yen Chicken King Contest in 2023; Tien Yen Chicken Food Processing Contest and Tien Yen District Street Food Festival; Street Art Festival; OCOP fair combines trade; Cultural Festival of Ethnic Groups in Quang Ninh Province; Sports Competition of Ethnic Groups in Quang Ninh Province; Traditional boat racing in Tien Yen district; Walking street activities associated with Culture and Sports Week, and many others.

This year, for the first time, a number of events will be held in communes with a high concentration of ethnic minorities: The Chicken King Contest for the Tien Yen district in 2023 was held at the Tay ethnic culture village, Dong Dinh village, Phong Du commune, on August 19, 2023. The Sports Competition of Ethnic Minorities in Quang Ninh Province was held at the San Chi Ethnic Culture Centre, Dai Duc Commune. Particularly on the pedestrian street where the Tien Yen Chicken Food Processing Contest and the Street Food Festival are held, the Street Art Festival will introduce and promote the images, products, and dishes to the locals and tourists. With the theme Old Soul, Old Net, Tien Yen Pho, the Tien Yen district and Tien Yen pedestrian street serve ethnic minority specialties.

The opening programme of the Culture and Sports Week will be broadcast live on QTV1 and QMG fanpage - 24/7 Quang Ninh News of Quang Ninh Media Centre on August 25, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Nearly 700 actors from districts, towns, and cities within and outside the province, as well as singers from the central and Quang Ninh provinces, participated in the artistic performance. Currently, the preparations are being implemented meticulously, both in terms of form and substance, and the forces are actively practising and preparing for the opening hour. During the Culture and Sports Week, the district has actively developed and implemented plans to ensure security and order, food hygiene and safety, environmental sanitation, fire and explosion prevention, etc.

With the efforts of the Party Committee, authorities, and people of ethnic minorities in Tien Yen district, the close coordination of departments, branches, and localities within and outside the province, the Culture and Sports Week of the Eastern Ethnic Minorities Northern Quang Ninh province for the fourth time; The Quang Ninh Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival in 2023 will attract the attention and participation of people and tourists from all walks of life, thereby fostering a unified community. Contributing to the development of tourism and services and achieving the objective of transforming Tien Yen into an ethnically diverse centre in the northeast of Quang Ninh province.

Nam Tri Duc