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Ban flower festival fascinates visitors

by VTV414 March 2016 Last updated at 16:19 PM

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VTV.vn - The 2016 Dien Bien Ban Flower Festival will officially kick off tonight March 13 in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.

he Festival draws the participation of eight northwestern provinces and their neighbours from northern Laos and northeastern Thailand.

A wide range of activities will be held during the event, including a photo contest on the Ban flower, the traditional dances of some ethnic groups, a cultural exhibition, and folk games.

Ban flower, scientifically known as Bauhinia Variegata, is typical to the northern mountainous region of Vietnam, and often blossoms in spring.