Located in northern Vietnam, Cao Bang province has preserved many of the unique traditional cultural values of local ethnic communities. Among them, the Nang Hai Festival in Tien Thanh commune, Phuc Hoa district, stands out, as it embodies the distinctive cultural characteristics of the Tay people.
Tay women perform the fan dance ritual. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Dances performed during the Nang Hai Festival. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Offerings presented to Nang Hai are meticulously and carefully prepared. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
“Nang Hai” cake is only made during the Nang Hai Festival. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
The Tay people perform different fan dances depending on the ritual or ceremony, but all share the common practice of dancers making three trips around the ceremonial area. (Photo: VNP/VNA)
Passionate about singing and with a great love of national culture, one young man aspires to share his love and preserve the most beautiful things about national music. That is the story behind young Tay ethnic minority man Nguyen Minh Nghia and his musical project “Dat hat” (The Land of Singing).
The Tay ethnic group in the northern mountainous region of Vietnam in general and the Tay ethnic community in Giao Hieu commune, Pac Nam district, Bac Kan province in particular still retain many lullabies with unique melody and lyrics, which help reflect the rich cultural and spiritual life of the people.
Through the ups and downs of history, the Nang Hai Festival of the Tay ethnic group in Tien Thanh commune, Quang Hoa district, in Cao Bang province has been carefully preserved and promoted.
Dubbed the “mini Sapa of the Northeast region”, Binh Lieu district in Quang Ninh province is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, with each season displaying its own unique beauty. If you love ancient charm and traditional culture, you can visit the Tay ethnic villages in Binh Lieu to explore the unique architectural style of their earthen houses.
Tay women perform the fan dance ritual. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Dances performed during the Nang Hai Festival. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
Offerings presented to Nang Hai are meticulously and carefully prepared. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
“Nang Hai” cake is only made during the Nang Hai Festival. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
The Tay people perform different fan dances depending on the ritual or ceremony, but all share the common practice of dancers making three trips around the ceremonial area. (Photo: VNP/VNA) 
