HANOI, June 19 (Xinhua) -- The first festival to honor Vietnam's brocade culture will take place from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30 in the country's central highland province of Dak Nong, organizers said on Tuesday.

The four-day event will showcase finest handmade brocade products made by various ethnic groups in Vietnam.

A fashion show, which introduces traditional and modern brocade designs, will be the highlight of the festival.

On the sidelines of the event, a trade fair will take place to promote consumption of brocade products, besides many folk games and art performances, said the organizers.?