The traditional horse race takes place on the Bac Ha Plain of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. The Bac Ha Horse Races draw thousands of ethnic minority spectators to this scenic mountain town, making for a carnival of colour and festivity. Jockeys come from H’mong, Nung and Dzao villages all over the province, and riding bareback, compete in both team and individual races. Bac Ha traditional horse racing is a unique event in Vietnam. Tourists are extremely impressed when participating in the race is barefoot knights and horses. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. Since ancient times, Bac Ha people organized horse racing. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. The final round is attended by 33 jockeys from mountainous villages in Lao Cai and some neighbouring provinces. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The charm of the horse race in Bac Ha is that this is not a race of professional athletes but a race of farmers and racehorses, which are horse horses. On the day of the race, the peasants and the horses temporarily left the fields to go to the racetrack. Moreover, horse riders riding on horseback with no saddle, no foot pedal and only a tie, two iron hooks tied to the rope on both sides of the jaw to control. That rustic and rustic population is a special thing that impresses visitors. Whether it is sunny or rainy, visitors and people in the area never miss an appointment with this unique horse race in Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Horse racing is a traditional activity of Bac Ha people, Lao Cai province. After many years of falling into oblivion, the traditional horse racing festival was officially restored in 2007. This year’s final round is attended by 33 jockeys from mountainous villages in Lao Cai and some other neighbouring provinces. The charm of the horse race in Bac Ha is that this is not a race of professional athletes but a race of farmers and racehorses, which are horse horses. Spectators are treated to spectacular performances where the riders demonstrate their capability and talent for riding horses without saddles or straps. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The race of the so-called 'bare-footed knights' and transport horses attract many spectators, including foreigners. Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. Since ancient times, Bac Ha people organized horse racing. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. What is unique about the Bac Ha race is that the racing horses are usually used to transport goods to the fields on the high and steep mountains. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Since ancient times, Bac Ha people organized horse racing. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. The final round is attended by 33 jockeys from mountainous villages in Lao Cai and some neighbouring provinces. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. Spectators are treated to spectacular performances where the riders demonstrate their capability and talent for riding horses without saddles or straps. Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Hoang Thi Tuyet, a young Tay ethnic woman from Ta Ho village, Ta Chai commune, Bac Ha district, became the first female jockey to compete at the Bac Ha Horse Race, which took place in Lao Cai province on May 31. This is the first time a female jockey has attended the race since the first competition was organised in 2007. Although she didn’t achieve high position at the competition, Tuyet said she was happy to join the event and expressed her hope that spectaculars would have great time watching performances and explore the cultural of ethnic minority groups in Bac Ha district. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Tuyet and other 66 jockeys from villages across the province were divided into 18 races to determine the fastest performers to progress to for the final rounds to compete for the top four positions. Bac Ha Horse Race is distinguished from others of its kind as riders are actually farmers of H’Mong, Tay and Nung ethnic groups, and their racing horses are those which transport goods to the fields in daily life. The jockeys join the race without saddles or straps. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The jockeys and horses are divided into races to determine the fastest performers for the final rounds to compete for the top four positions. The horse race attracted nearly 25,000 visitors, who were also invited to other interesting sideline events, including a photo exhibition, tours to plum gardens and flower valleys, arts performances, and a rural market. Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. Since ancient times, Bac Ha people organized horse racing. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
What is unique about the Bac Ha race is that the racing horses are usually used to transport goods to the fields on the high and steep mountains while the jockeys are in actually fact genuine farmers from the ethnic groups of Mong, Tay and Nung. The charm of the horse race in Bac Ha is that this is not a race of professional athletes but a race of farmers and racehorses, which are horse horses. Spectators are treated to spectacular performances where the riders demonstrate their capability and talent for riding horses without saddles or straps. The final round is attended by 33 jockeys from mountainous villages in Lao Cai and some neighbouring provinces. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Spectators are treated to spectacular performances where the riders demonstrate their capability and talent for riding horses without saddles or straps. The jockeys and horses are divided into races to determine the fastest performers for the final rounds to compete for the top four positions. The horse racing shows the cultural and spiritual life of local people. Bac Ha traditional horse racing is a unique event in Vietnam. Tourists are extremely impressed when participating in the race is barefoot knights and horse horses. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The horse racing also contributes to preserving and promoting the cultural tradition of Bac Ha ethnic minorities to domestic and foreign tourists. The horse race attracted nearly 25,000 visitors, who were also invited to other interesting sideline events, including a photo exhibition, tours to plum gardens and flower valleys, arts performances, and a rural market. Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. The event is part of large-scale tourism stimulus programme to fhelp the local tourism industry resume after a period of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The package is comprehensive, with a wide range of promotions, incentives, discounts from 10 percent to 60 percent on tickets to tourist attractions, travel services, accommodation and dining service of the highest quality. 100 percent of participants in the stimulus package pledged not to change their service quality within the programme. Focused areas under the province’s tourism stimulus package is Sapa National Tourism Site, Lao Cai city and Bac Ha district. Lao Cai province also plans to organise several intriguing activities in the remaining months of 2020 to attract tourists, including Sapa Rose and Wine Festival 2020, Traditional Bac Ha Horse Race. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
In an effort to attract tourists after days of social distancing, the final round of this-year traditional horse race takes place ealier than previous ones. The traditional horse race takes place on the Bac Ha Plain of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. The Bac Ha Horse Races draw thousands of ethnic minority spectators to this scenic mountain town, making for a carnival of colour and festivity. Jockeys come from H’mong, Nung and Dzao villages all over the province, and riding bareback, compete in both team and individual races. Bac Ha traditional horse racing is a unique event in Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
What is unique about the Bac Ha race is that the racing horses are usually used to transport goods to the fields on the high and steep mountains. Tourists are extremely impressed when participating in the race is barefoot knights and horses. Spectators are treated to spectacular performances where the riders demonstrate their capability and talent for riding horses without saddles or straps. The jockeys and horses are divided into races to determine the fastest performers for the final rounds to compete for the top four positions. The horse racing shows the cultural and spiritual life of local people. Bac Ha traditional horse racing is a unique event in Vietnam. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Horse racing is a traditional activity of Bac Ha people, reflecting the cultural and spiritual life of local people. Since ancient times, Bac Ha people organized horse racing. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. The final round is attended by thirty three jockeys from mountainous villages such as H’mong, Nung and Dzao all over the province, and riding bareback, compete in both team and individual races. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Spectators are treated to spectacular performances where the riders demonstrate their capability and talent for riding horses without saddles or straps. The race of the so-called 'bare-footed knights' and transport horses attract many spectators, including foreigners. Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. What is unique about the Bac Ha race is that the racing horses are usually used to transport goods to the fields on the high and steep mountains. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Since ancient times, Bac Ha people organised horse racing. This is the first time a female jockey has attended the race since the first competition was organised in 2007. Bac Ha Horse Race is distinguished from others of its kind as riders are actually farmers of H’Mong, Tay and Nung ethnic groups, and their racing horses are those which transport goods to the fields in daily life. The jockeys join the race without saddles or straps. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
After many years of falling into oblivion, the traditional horse racing festival was officially restored in 2007. And this year is the first time a female jockey has attended the race since the first competition was held in 2007. Over a long period of hiatus, starting in 2007 the Horse Racing is held annually. This year’s event is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. The final round is attended by 33 jockeys from mountainous villages such as H’Mong, Nung, Dzao in Lao Cai and some neighbouring provinces. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
Bac Ha is in Lao Cai province where is in the North of Vietnam. There is the famous place with majestic landscape, beautiful plum blossom, peach blossom which are the all white color cover most of all the piece of the forest and piece of the sky when Spring is coming. Every year, the traditional Horse race is happened by the Highland white knights. Watching this race, you can feel the bustling atmosphere cover the Racecourse. Because this is special festival where all the guys have their daily work and take care horses join in the race. A big crowd around the stadium, cheering and betting for all riders. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The Bac Ha Horse Races draw thousands of ethnic minority spectators to this scenic mountain town, making for a carnival of colour and festivity. Jockeys come from H’mong, Nung and Dzao villages all over the province, and riding bareback, compete in both team and individual races. Bac Ha traditional horse racing is a unique event in Vietnam. What tourists are extremely impressed when participating in the race is barefoot knights and horses. This year’s horse racing is held earlier than previous ones in a bid to lure more tourists to the northern mountainous province following the impacts of Covid-19 epidemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
That’s amazing when the match was started. Watching this race, you can feel the bustling atmosphere cover the Racecourse. All of the riders are the guys who love horses and take care them. What tourists are extremely impressed when participating in the race is barefoot knights and horses. When you watch the horse races of ethnic minority highland Bac Ha, you will understand the difficulty and the bravery of the riders on the track. they are riding without Harness and Pedals hold his foot; only a rectangular linen cloth on horseback. They control their horses by their deep skills and experiences that were handed down from previous generations. (Photo: Vietnam+) 
The horse racing also contributes to preserving and promoting the cultural tradition of Bac Ha ethnic minorities to domestic and foreign tourists. The horse race attracted nearly 25,000 visitors, who were also invited to other interesting sideline events, including a photo exhibition, tours to plum gardens and flower valleys, arts performances, and a rural market. Bac Ha and Lao Cai traditional horse racing tournaments are one of the special cultural and sports activities of the ethnic minorities in Bac Ha district in particular and the Northwest highlands in general. The event is part of large-scale tourism stimulus programme to fhelp the local tourism industry resume after a period of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo: Vietnam+) VNA
