More than 70 artists from districts in the northern province of Lai Chau gathered for a  second festival on Then singing and playing Tinh instruments on September 2-3.

The Deputy Director of Lai Chau province’s department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Nguyen Van Dien, said that the event is a “traditional cultural treat” from the northern mountainous provinces.

However, compared to the previous festival, the event missed the presence of former musicians and the old melodies from traditional festivals.

The organising committee awarded the 20 best performances with first prizes, all belonging to Phong Tho district.