The Pa Di wedding ceremony has many unique and distinctive features in Muong Khuong, Lao Cai province. Let’s find out about the wedding customs of the Pa Di people. The Pa Di wedding goes through many steps, including the engagement, the wedding ceremony, and the re-appearance ceremony. The engagement ceremony takes place on a good …
The traditional New Year of the Mong people does not have a specific date. They celebrate Tet according to the season. According to the customs of the Mong people, after the harvest season ends, they will begin to celebrate Tet That time usually falls in the 12th lunar month, which is one month before the …
The Bao Ha Temple Festival, celebrated in the Bao Yen District of Vietnam, is a vibrant and culturally rich event that showcases the traditions of the Tay ethnic group, particularly during the lunar New Year. Scheduled for the lunar New Year of 2025, this festival not only highlights the unique customs of the Tay people …
Bac Ha market in Lao Cai province is held on every Sunday morning and offers a wide range of products, including clothes, farm tools, housewares… Bac Ha market on lunar new year is more crowded and more interesting. The market begins to hum with conversations and laughter. It is a trading center for ethnic minority people …
Thuong Temple in Lao Cai city is attracting a large number of visitors during the festival days. The contents of the festival are carried out in a space imbued with the identity of the land and people of Lao Cai. The highlight of the ceremony is the palanquin procession of hundreds of people moving to …
Banh Chung is a quintessential traditional dish of Vietnam, particularly significant during the Lunar New Year (Tet). This square-shaped rice cake holds deep cultural meaning, serving as a symbol of the earth and the Vietnamese heritage. Its preparation and consumption embody the spirit of family, gratitude, and respect for ancestors, making it a must-try dish …
Located at an altitude of over 2000m above sea level, Y Ty is a highland commune of Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province. Y Ty is beautiful and charming in its own way at each time of the year. Especially around the time when peach blossoms are in full bloom in Y Ty, attracting many …
Lao Cai has a total of 25 ethnic groups, so every spring, there are many cultural festivals taking place. Let’s travel to Lao Cai to learn about some of the festivals taking place around Lao Cai city during the Lunar New Year 2025. 1. Xuong dong Festival (Long Tong festival) This is a traditional festival …
Pha Long commune is a border area of Muong Khuong district ( Lao Cai province). Coming to Pha Long takes 2 hours by road from Lao Cai city (68kilometers) and 3 hours from Sapa (95 kilometers). It’s famous not only by Gau Tao festival but also by the rustic and characterized highlands Pha Long market. …
If you travel to Sapa during the festival time, you will have a chance to learn more detailed information about ethnic minorities in Sapa. Xa Pho is one of them and they have their own traditional culture in the lunar new year named “Ả nệ ghỉ bá” which means “Village sweeping ritual”. The Xa Pho …
