The festival is part of a series of activities taking place in the
Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields.
Mu Cang Chai is nestled at the bottom of the Hoang Lien Son
Mountain Range at 1000m altitude.
Yen Bai people call Mu Cang Chai "Khau Pha sea of
clouds" because to reach Mu Cang Chai, visitors must go through the Khau
Pha Pass at 2100m high, one of the steepest and twistiest passes in Vietnam.
Visitors to the festival will have a chance to admire the
magnificent terraced rice fields – the most beautiful of its kind in Vietnam –
with an eagle’s eye view from above.
The best time to visit Mu Cang Chai is from mid-September to
October.
It was first held in Mu Cang Chai district in 2013 with the
participation of more than 30 paragliders. The number of visitors soared from
about 1,000 in 2013 to over 14,000 in 2017.
Hoa Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16 out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure, enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a unique identity.
Traditional costumes are cultural symbols of each ethnic group, reflecting their customs and unique identities. Every pattern and color on these outfits is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship, folk knowledge, and art. The traditional costumes of ethnic minorities in Hoa Binh Province, such as the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong are not only used in daily life but also during festivals and significant life ceremonies.
The atmosphere of Christmas (Noel) 2024 is spreading from major cities to parishes, sub-parishes, and Catholic communities throughout Hoa Binh Province. Christmas is now not only celebrated by Catholics but also warmly welcomed by many people.