The lantern-floating ceremony on the Da river, held in conjunction with the local ritual praying for bumper fish catches, is an integral part of major festivals and cultural events in Hoa Binh province. Its 2024 edition took place as part of the second Da river fish and shrimp festival.
The ceremony serves not only as a spiritual practice but also a way to preserve and promote ethnic cultural identity, foster community awareness, and inspire love for nature. It blends tradition and modernity, making Hoa Binh an increasingly attractive destination for locals and tourists alike.
After shamans conclude the prayer ritual for bumper fish catches, the lantern-floating ceremony begins.
A young woman in a traditional Muong costume carefully prepares lanterns for the ceremony.
Each lantern floated on the river carries a wish for health, peace, and happiness for families and the community.
Every lantern represents the heartfelt hopes and dreams of its sender.
The lantern lights, combined with the natural beauty of the river, create a dreamlike and serene scene.
The lantern-floating ceremony draws a large crowd of locals and tourists, fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere within the community.
A kaleidoscope of colours illuminates the river, transforming it into a river of light.
The event has become a signature attraction, showcasing Hoa Binh as a destination rich in cultural heritage and dreamlike natural scenery.
Through the festival, visitors and residents alike have a chance to explore and experience the culture and beauty of Hoa Binh.
Illuminated lanterns drifting gently down the calm river symbolise the essence of Hoa Binh.
With skillful and meticulous craftsmanship, H’Mong women in Pa Co Commune, Mai Chau district carefully carry out dozens of manual steps to weave skirts, bags, scarves… with vibrant colors. They continue to preserve the traditional brocade weaving, transforming these products into tourism goods while also promoting the H’Mong people's unique cultural beauty.
The image of players wearing "shorts and numbered shirts” is very familiar at the football tournaments. At Khai Ha festival in Khang Vat hamlet, Thuong Coc commune, Lac Son district, the fans, tourists and people witnessed a unique image when the Organizing Committee issued a regulation: the female participants must wear Muong skirts.
Hoa Binh is an attractive choice for Tet tourism with the beautiful scenery, diverse culture, especially the brilliant beauty of spring in the Northwest. The destination has been attracting tens of thousands of domestic and international tourists, experiencing the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year of At Ty and embarking on the 2025 spring travel journey.
Thac Bo Temple is located in the tourism area of Hoa Binh Lake and it is a famous spiritual and cultural tourism destination. The majestic and poetic beauty of the place known as "Ha Long Bay” on land, along with the cultural identity of Muong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups and the sacredness of the relic site has become an unmissable destination for many people in the province and tourists from all over the country whenever Tet and Spring appear.
The streets of Hoa Binh city have been adorned with banners, slogans, flags, and flowers to mark the 95th anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 – 2025), celebrating the hometown's progress and renewal. Reporters from Hoa Binh Newspaper captured images of the significant occasion.
With the theme "Hoa Binh- Confidently moving forward", the mascots welcoming the Year of the Snake are displayed at Hoa Binh Square, ensuring aesthetic beauty and imbued with national cultural identity. The works have received a positive welcome from the people, creating an exciting atmosphere for traditional Tet celebration and serving as a cultural and tourism highlight to attract visitors to Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province.
