The "New Rice Celebration," an annual ritual held by the Thai ethnic people in Thanh Hoa province to pay tribute to the deities and ancestors and pray for prosperity and abundant harvest, was recently reenacted at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi.
For the Thai ethnic people, the Pieu scarf is an indispensable item, intricately woven into their daily lives. This scarf not only showcases the craftsmanship of Thai women but also embodies cultural and spiritual values passed down through generations.
Na Su village in Cha Nua commune, Nam Po district, Dien Bien province is home to the white Thai ethnic people, with nearly 140 households and over 600 residents. Local authorities and the people of Na Su have collaborated to develop the first community-based tourism model in Nam Po.
Pha Din Pass, also known as Pha Din Slope, connects the two northern mountainous provinces of Son La and Dien Bien. During the historical Dien Bien Phu campaign in 1954, the pass endured relentless bombardment, with thousands of tons of bombs dropped. 70 years later, Pha Din Pass today has transformed into one of four magnificent passes in Vietnam’s northwest.
There’s a dipping sauce that encapsulates the essence of the Northwestern mountainous region, enticing anyone to savour its flavour at least once: “cham cheo”. The condiment has also made a mark, being listed among the top 100 outstanding gifts in Vietnam’s 63 cities and provinces.
A stilt house in Con Cuong town in Con Cuong district, Nghe An province, has been a popular destination for several years among visitors interested in Thai ethnic culture. Owned by Mr Vi Van Phuc, a 78-year-old collector, the house showcases nearly 1,000 artifacts he has gathered over the years, turning the stilt house into a small museum.
With rituals, performances, and dances reflecting religious concepts, Then Kin Pang is a major festival containing unique artistic values and clearly expresses the creative thinking of the Black Thai ethnic people in Lai Chau province.
A recent national cultural conference outlined the key tasks in reviving and developing Vietnamese culture amid the country’s integration process. In response, the northern province of Yen Bai is working on a number of measures to preserve and promote the cultural values of local ethnic minority groups.
For many years, Thai ethnic minority people in mountainous districts of Thanh Hoa province have maintained traditional waterwheels left by their ancestors on both sides of streams and rivers.
Xoe dance reflects the Thai ethnic people’s perspective on the world and all things, and is performed during Tet, festivals, and important events. The communes of Muong Lo in Yen Bai province, Muong So in Lai Chau province, Thuan Chau in Son La province, and Muong Lay and Dien Bien Phu city in Dien Bien province are considered “centres” of the dance.
Music is a fundamental element in creating an ecstatic, joyous and festive atmosphere for the performance of Xòe dances. The harmonious combination of drums, gongs, khen, and other instruments has captivated many visitors.
The northern moutainous province of Son La on September 17 held a ceremony to honour the art of Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic people which has been listed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.
A total of 2,022 people will join a Xoe dance performance of the Thai ethnic people on September 24 night when the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai receives the UNESCO certificate for this art genre.
The northern mountainous province of Yen Bai has completed its preparation to host a ceremony to receive the UNESCO's certificate recognising the art of Xoe dance of the Thai ethnic people as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on September 24, according to Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Committee Vu Thi Hien Hanh.
The famous “Xoe” dance in Vietnam is believed to date back at least 10 centuries. It began innocently as the simple movements of holding hands in the hope of bringing people together as night falls in mountainous areas. The dance gradually became a regular performance during community events. It grew and has turned into a famous dance of Thai ethnic people in the northwestern region.
Over 2,000 people will join a Xoe dance performance of Thai ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, which is slated for September this year.
Vietnam’s xoe Thai folk dance has just been added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritages of Humanity by the UNESCO. The United Nations’ cultural agency announced the recognition during its 16th session, which took place in Paris (France) on December 15.
Thai ethnic people in the Northwestern region are renowned for their traditional craft of brocade weaving that has been preserved for many generations.
Muong Qua market in Con Cuong district, Nghe An province, which is held once a month, is not only where local Thai ethnic people meet and trade, but also an attractive tourist destination.
