The Indigo Garment Amid the Evergreen Mountains

30/07/2025

From the rocky mountain slopes to the rolling hillsides, the indigo garments of the Giay people have quietly endured through time, serving as a flowing cultural current in the vast forested highlands. Simple, yet elegant, the traditional attire of the Giay is not merely everyday clothing - it is a symbol that encapsulates the cultural, aesthetic, and spiritual values as well as the deep bond between the people and their homeland.

Dao Coming-of-Age Ceremony: The red thread connecting descendants with ancestors

21/07/2025

Amid the vast forests of the Northwestern highlands, as drums echo through the night and flickering lanterns illuminate stilt houses, a sacred and deeply humanistic ritual of the Dao ethnic group comes to life - the Cap Sac ceremony. Whether Red Dao or Indigo Dao, this age-old rite has long marked a man’s transition into adulthood, symbolizing maturity, duty, and spiritual legitimacy.

Chieu Lau Thi: Northeast Vietnam’s “Nine-Step” Summit into the Clouds

12/07/2025

Chieu Lau Thi offers more than just altitude—it presents a captivating blend of nature’s grandeur, cultural heritage, and the promise of atmospheric spectacles. Add this sentinel of the northeast to your travel bucket list.

Blanching Palm Fruit: A Mountain Tradition of Winter

10/07/2025

As winter arrives in the northern highlands, villagers take to the slopes with knives, baskets, and small pots in tow — not to forage, but to harvest something deeper than food. Blanched in hot water over open fires, the wild palm fruit becomes more than a seasonal snack. It is memory, survival, and mountain soul pressed into every bite.

Nam Dam – A Cultural Jewel Blossoming in Ha Giang’s Plateau

10/07/2025

Nestled amid the dramatic limestone peaks of the Đồng Văn Karst Plateau - Nam Dam Community Cultural Tourism Village in Quản Bạ commune offers a picturesque, storybook setting. Its pristine natural beauty and vibrant Dao ethnic traditions make it a favorite destination for both domestic and international travelers.

Aconite Porridge: Unique Taste in the Rocky Plateau

08/07/2025

If "pho chua" (sour pho) and "thang co" (horse meat hotpot) are the daytime specialties of highland markets, Aconite Porridge is the unique nighttime culinary delight of the Dong Van Rocky Plateau.

Nam Me Waterfall - a Natural Wonder Nestled in The Majestic Highlands of Tuyen Quang

21/06/2025

With a total height of 200 meters and 15 cascading tiers, Nam Me Waterfall is a breathtaking natural wonder in Lam Binh District, Tuyen Quang Province. A visit to this waterfall during the summer months offers not only a refreshing escape from the heat but also a deeper appreciation of the region’s majestic mountains and pristine forests.

The Sacred Bell Dance of the Dao People

01/05/2025

Tuyen Quang is the only province in Viet Nam that is home to all nine branches of the Dao ethnic group, with a population of nearly 100,000. As a result, the Dao people in Tuyen Quang have preserved a rich and distinctive cultural heritage, handed down through generations. One of the most significant expressions of this heritage is the sacred bell dance, an essential element of the Dao community’s cultural and spiritual life.

Enlivening the vitality of folk games of ethnic people in Tuyen Quang

25/04/2025

Philippine Tourists Enjoy Rice Planting and Field Fishing in Tan Trao

25/04/2025

During their trip to Viet Nam, a group of young tourists from the Philippines had the opportunity to immerse themselves in rural life in Tan Trao Commune, Son Duong District, Tuyen Quang Province. In addition to exploring historical revolutionary sites, they eagerly took part in traditional farming activities - rice planting and field fishing - bringing them closer to the daily lives of local farmers.

Woven Traditions: Homestays Keep the Brocade Flame Burning

21/04/2025

Brocade weaving is experiencing a lively revival in the villages of Thuong Lam commune, Lam Binh district. More than a means of preserving the traditional cultural identity of the Tay people, this age-old craft has become a bridge connecting visitors to the land and rich cultural heritage of the region.

Tuyen Quang Farmers Apply Digital Technology: Building Smart Countryside

21/04/2025

Digital transformation is making significant strides across various sectors, and in Tuyen Quang province, the application of information technology in building smart new rural areas has become an inevitable trend. Embracing this momentum, many local farmers are quickly integrating digital tools into their production and business models.

A Tay Woman Skilled in Making Pa Then Traditional Attire

20/04/2025

Ma Thi Bam, a Tay woman from Minh Quang commune (Chiem Hoa), married into Thuong Minh village, Hong Quang commune (Lam Binh) nearly 20 years ago. Thanks to her dexterity and diligence, she learned the traditional embroidery and weaving techniques of the Pa Then people and now teaches them to other women in the hamlet.

Tuyen Quang Invites the World: Tourism Year 2025 Promises Culture, Adventure, Investment, and more

17/04/2025

With an exciting lineup of events and tourism activities, Tuyen Quang is ready to welcome guests. The province is calling on both domestic and international investors to explore opportunities in tourism investment, aiming to unlock the region’s full tourism potential and develop distinctive, high-quality travel products that meet the growing demand of visitors.

Experiencing the My Lam mineral spring tourism area

12/04/2025

The Elegance of Dao Quan Chet (Tight-Legging Dao) Women's Traditional Attire in Dong Phai

10/04/2025

Dong Phai Village, located in Hop Hoa Commune (Son Duong district), is home to 113 households, primarily of the Dao Quan Chet ethnic group. Despite cultural exchanges with other ethnic communities in the region, the Dao Quan Chet people in Dong Phai have preserved many of their unique traditions. Among these, the continued practice of wearing traditional attire remains a source of pride and identity for Dao women, especially during festivals, celebrations, and Tet.

Silver Jewelry - A Unique Cultural Element in the Lives of the White-Pant Dao

09/04/2025

For the White-Pant Dao, silver is more than just an accessory - it is a sacred and indispensable part of their cultural identity. Beyond its decorative appeal, silver symbolizes tradition and spiritual protection, deeply embedded in their daily lives, rituals, and customs.

Rice in bamboo tube - The taste of the mountains

07/04/2025

The Dao People’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony and Its Taboos

07/04/2025

The Coming-of-Age Ceremony is one of the most sacred and unique rituals of the Dao people. The ceremony involves solemn oaths made in the presence of ancestors and spiritual deities, signifying its deep spiritual significance. According to Dao beliefs, only those who have undergone the Coming-of-Age Ceremony truly understand the moral principles of life, are guided toward righteousness, and are officially recognized as descendants of Ban Vuong, the legendary ancestor of the Dao people. For Dao men, failing to complete this ceremony means they have yet to fulfill a fundamental duty in life. Depending on their financial means, a family may hold a three-lamp, seven-lamp or twelve-lamp ritual.

The beauty of Tinh Huc bridge

05/04/2025

The Green Rice Pounding Festival

30/03/2025

When the golden glutinous rice flowers release their fragrant milk scent, the Tay people in certain highland districts such as Chiem Hoa, Na Hang, and Lam Binh begin their Festival of Beating Young Rice.