Summer in the highlands of Lao Cai brings not only the lush green of mountains and forests, terraced rice fields in their growing season, and orchards heavy with fruit, but also a lively atmosphere to the region’s traditional markets. At this time of year, seasonal produce from fields, gardens, and forests makes its way to …
Here is a compelling promotional introduction focusing on the unique and preserved traditions of the Black Hmong in Sa Pa, designed to appeal to international travelers seeking authentic cultural experiences Living Traditions: Discovering the Rich Heritage of the Black Hmong in Sa Pa While Sa Pa is globally renowned for its misty peaks and cascading …
At first glance, it may seem like a familiar tourist stop, but linger a little longer, and Cat Cat begins to reveal its deeper layers—quiet, enduring, and gently poetic. In a lush valley beneath the Hoang Lien Son range, just a short distance from the vibrant town of Sa Pa, Cat Cat Villageunfolds like a living painting—rich …
When pink peach blossoms begin to unfold along the mountain slopes and pure white plum flowers gently blanket the villages, spring arrives in Yen Bai like a soft symphony of nature. The air is not only filled with color and fragrance, but also with rhythm. In valleys such as Mu Cang Chai and Nghia Lo, where Thai communities have lived …
Every spring, when the peach and plum blossoms bloom across the hills of Sa Pa, the Giáy ethnic people in Tả Van commune eagerly organize the Roóng Poọc Festival (the Festival of Going Down to the Fields) – one of the typical traditional festivals, deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the Mường Hoa valley …
Located on the Red River in Dong Cuong commune, Lao Cai province, Dong Cuong Temple is one of the most famous and sacred spiritual destinations in Northwest Vietnam. Every spring, it welcomes thousands of tourists and Buddhists from all over to participate in the Dong Cuong Temple Festival – a unique cultural and religious event …
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 …
