The thirteen central provinces comprise Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri, Thua Thien - Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan.

Themed ‘Ethnic Groups in the Central Region - United, Preserving and Promoting National Cultural Identity - Contributing to Sustainable Development of the Nation’, the event aims to raise the awareness of people, especially younger generations, to preserve and uphold the nation’s traditional cultural values, consolidate solidarity among Vietnamese ethnic groups, especially those in the central region, and popularise images of the country and people.

During the cultural days, each ethnic group will present their distinctive cuisine, cultural features and traditional products.

Other activities such as an art programme, cultural exchanges, folk games and festivals of each ethnic group will also take place.