Khanh Hoa, June 27 -- The sixth Cham Ethnic Culture Festival officially opened in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa on June 26, bringing together hundreds of artisans, performers and members of the Cham community from seven localities to celebrate one of Vietnam's most distinctive cultural traditions. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the provincial People's Committee, the festival features participants from Khanh Hoa, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, An Giang, Tay Ninh and Ho Chi Minh City. Addressing the opening ceremony, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan highlighted Vietnam's rich cultural diversity, noting that the country's ethnic groups have different languages, scripts, beliefs and customs, ye...