The Northwest region of Vietnam is famous for its majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range, which is the residence of ethnic minorities such as the H’mong, Dao, Tay, Nung, etc. The ethnic cultures of the Northwestern region vary from lifestyle to traditional festivals. Read the post for more information
ETHNIC COSTUMES
Thai ethnic costumes
Each ethnic minority in the Northwest region has its own costumes for easy identification. The outfits are made of multicolored brocade fabric with unique patterns.
Suggestions: You can easily rent ethnic costumes at tourist spots like Sapa Moc Chau or Ha Giang. Price range from VND 50,000 – VND 100,000
LOVE MARKET
Love market is a feature of the Northwest, usually held in spring. The love market is not only a place to commerce but also a place for couples to marry
TRADITIONAL HANDICRAFTS
In the Northwest, ethnic groups have traditional handicrafts with their own techniques, focusing mainly on brocade weaving, rattan weaving, silver carving, etc. The product created is so creative and rustic that you cannot find anywhere
Suggestions: You can experience brocade weaving in tourist areas like Moc Chau and Sapa
CUISINE
Xoi Ngu Sac
The Northwest cuisine is diverse with many strange dishes such as Men Men dishes of the H’mong, Xoi Ngu Sac Thai people, Khau Nhuc of Tay people, etc.
FESTIVALS
The festivals are usually held in spring around January – March at this time is the season with the most blooming flowers of the year. If you come to the Northwest during this period, you will have the opportunity to participate in the traditional festivals of ethnic minorities in the Northwest, such as the Hoa Ban Festival, Long Tong Festival, etc.
If you come to Vietnam, you should try to visit the mountainous Northwest of Vietnam. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the people here are very friendliness
Image Source: Internet
