Ethnic Language Programs to Be Aired On Television

Vietnam Television (VTV) will produce programs in ethnic languages, with the first edition to air on VTV5 on March 1. The television project on ethnic languages in 2011-2015 aims to raise public awareness of Party guidelines and State policies on ethnic issues. It will improve people's knowledge, as well as promoting economic development and maintaining the cultural identity of ethnic minority groups. VTV plans to coordinate with 42 local television stations nationwide in training staff and preparing equipment for making the program. Recently, many ethnic minority groups in most mountainous regions have gained access to television service transmitted via satellite, which will allow the program to reach a potentially large audience. (vovnews.vn Feb 9)