(TITC) - On the evening of November 20, at Sa Pa National Tourist Site, Lao Cai Province, the opening ceremony of the Festival "Quintessence of the Northwest - Flavors of Lao Cai" was held. This is an annual event to introduce the cultural quintessence of ethnic minorities in the 8 expanded-Northwest provinces, contributing to the recovery of tourism activities and affirming that Lao Cai is a safe destination in the new normal.