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(HBO) - Na Phon commune in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has exploited the potential of natural landscapes and cultural features of ethnic groups to attract tourists.
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'Keeng loong' dance – a special cultural identity of the
Thai group in Mai Chau district.
F. Martine, a tourist from France, was very excited about
joining Thai ethnic people in Nhut hamlet dance and learning about 'keeng
loong' culture. She said she was surprised to see local people with bamboo
sticks and a big wooden stump create different dances and vibrant sounds.
Previously, stall dancing and 'keeng loong' were only held during holidays and
festivals. However, in recent years, when Na Phon strongly develops
community-based tourism, hamlets in Na Phon set up a cultural team, organise
stall dancing, and play 'keeng loong' for tourists to experience.
Moreover, homestays in the commune focus on building green
space, creating environmental landscapes to preserve and bring visitors
authentic experiences about the culture of the Thai people. The commune is more
and more attractive to visitors with the year-round green natural landscape,
the friendliness and hospitality of the people, and community activities
bearing the identity of the indigenous people.
Na Phon commune is nearly 2 km from the district's centre and still retains the
original and rustic architectural and cultural features of the Thai people
including cuisine, costumes, and houses on stilts. Moreover, the commune together
with Lac village in Chieng Chau commune and Poom Cong village in Mai Chau town
forms a tourism triangle to attract tourists. Seizing the opportunity, the
authorities and people of Na Phon commune have invested in tourism facilities.
The commune currently has 19 homestay establishments and two resorts. The
commune still maintains 100 brocade looms and established 22 artistic teams.
Over the years, the work of preserving and attaching cultural
heritages of ethnic groups in the development of community tourism has been
exploited.
Traditional costumes, old houses, cuisine, folk songs, dances,
and traditional brocade products are among tourism products attracting domestic
and international visitors.
Lo Van Hiep, Vice Chairman of the Na Phon Commune People's Committee,
said that to develop sustainable tourism without losing the cultural identity
of ethnic groups, the commune has a preservation policy. Tourism development
help improve local living conditions and prosper socio-economic development of
the locality./.
Nestled at the foot of a mountain with the serene Sia stream flowing by, Hich 2 village in Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, offers a tranquil retreat and an authentic cultural experience of the Thai ethnic community. Known for its unspoiled nature and preserved traditions, it has become a favourite destination for international tourists.
The People’s Committee of Tan Lac district recently hosted a cultural, sports and tourism festival of local highland communes and a ceremony to receive the Heritage Tree designation.
Hien Luong commune in Da Bac district is blessed with beautiful landscapes, thanks to its location besides a vast, picturesque reservoir with clear waters year-round. This natural advantage has allowed the local ethnic minorities to develop sustainable tourism, becoming a community tourism destination.
The 2024 Tour Guide Competition was held in the framework of the Hoa Binh Provincial Culture and Tourism Week, bringing together 13 contestants from seven districts and cities to celebrate the vital role of tour guides as cultural ambassadors.
