Lao Cai to host Sa Pa autumn festival for National Day celebrations

Culture - Ngày đăng : 12:01, 19/08/2024

The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai will play host to a range of activities from August 30 to September 2 as part of the Sa Pa autumn festival 2024 to celebrate the 79th August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

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The highlight of the festival will be an art programme opening the event on August 30 and a ceremony to present certificates recognising Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Waterfall), and the peak of Fansipan Mountain as provincial-level scenic relics.

Furthermore, a Mong ethnic cultural festival held at Cat Cat tourist area in Hoang Lien commune, circus performances, and a food festival in Muong Hoa Valley will get underway from August 31 to September 2.

Visitors will also have the chance to play folk games and learn how ethnic people make craft products through the festival.

Organisers will guide tourists to experience a tour exploring ethnic tourism products through Sin Suoi Ho (Lai Chau)-Bat Xat-Bac Ha (Lao Cai)-Xin Man (Ha Giang).

For the first time a photo exhibition on the terraced fields will be held in Sa Pa town and Mu Cang Chai district.

In addition, eight provinces in the northwestern region and Ho Chi Minh City will introduce their tourism potential and typical specialties, such as fruits and food.

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