With its traditional rituals, beautiful customs, and sacred significance, the forest worship ceremony of the Mong ethnic community in Na Hau commune, Van Yen district, Yen Bai province, was officially recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2024, as part of Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage.
In Son La Province, the Mong ethnic group primarily resides in highland communes across 12 districts and cities. According to tradition, they celebrate their Traditional New Year, known as Nao Pe Chau, one month earlier than the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tet holiday). Rooted in ancestral worship, this celebration preserves cultural heritage and educates younger generations to honor their roots.
Khen (panpipe), a traditional musical instrument, holds a vital place in the daily lives of the Mong ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. Over the years, the enchanting sound of Khen has been cherished and passed down within the Mong ethnic community.
Over the recent past, taking advantage of some Mong ethnic people’s lack of knowledge and credulousness, hostile forces have induced them to join illegal religious groups, including “Gie sua” and “An dien cuu roi”.
The Forest Festival in Na Hau commune, a unique ceremony that involves praying for good fortune, is a contributor to not only the preservation of material and spiritual values of the Mong ethnic group but also to forest protection.
Although modern culture has been present in every corner of mountainous hamlets, the passion for melodies of Khen (panpine) has never ceased among men of the Mong ethnic group.
Apart from praying for a bumper crop and wealth, the forest worship ceremony of the Mong ethnic people in Si Ma Cai is also meant to cultivate a love for nature and the awareness of environmental protection in the community.
A programme themed ‘Colours of spring from every corner of the country will take place throughout this February at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Dong Mo, Son Tay town, Hanoi.
Ancient shan tuyet tea trees in Sung Do commune, Van Chan district of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have been recognised as Vietnam’s heritage trees by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE).
Gau Tao festival is the most important festival for Mong ethnic people. It is held annually in early spring to express gratitude towards gods and to pray for a prosperous and lucky year.
The culture and cuisine of 19 Ha Giang ethnic minority groups is being presented to the public in Hanoi this weekend at the Ly Thai To Flower Garden by Hoan Kiem Lake.
Gau Tao festival is the most important festival forMong ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. It is held annually in early spring to express gratitude towards gods for blessi
Buckwheat flowers, traditional food and cultural activities of Mong ethnic people have been introduced at a cultural event held in Hanoi for the first time.
A cultural festival of Mong ethnic people will take place between November 18 and 20 in the northern province of Ha Giang with the participation 13 provinces nationwide.
