(HBO) - On the occasion of the Independence Day 2nd September, I with my friends travelled to the beautiful Mong village in Hang Kia commune (Mai Chau). We stayed at the Sung Y Mua’s homestay of Hang Kia village. This is the first time I witnessed the bustling atmosphere of enjoying the Independence Day of the Mong ethnic people, all the houses killed the buffalos, pigs and made many kinds of cakes, etc. Mong ethnic guys and girls dressed in colorful costumes to the market.

Tourists experience cycling to explore the
village of Thai ethnic people in Hich village, Mai Hich commune (Mai Chau).
Visitors are not only immersed in the scenery
and culture of the Mong ethnic village of Hang Kia commune, but also feel
interested in exploring and sightseeing to the homestay tourist destinations in
the province. On the occasion of the Independence Day 2nd September, on the
bending route of Road 6, we can easily catch the images of each other delegation
of visitor coming to the beautiful villages of Hoa Binh province.
The community- based tourism of Hoa Binh
province attracts visitors by the beautiful natural sceneries of the river and
the forest. The rooftops of stilt houses, the flowing streams are all simple
and rustic; creating the unique character of the community- based tourism
villages. The culture and customs of the Dao, Muong, Thai and Mong ethnic
people have become an attraction to tourists. Whoever comes once will want to
come back more. Tourists would have a chance to have meals, stay with and work
with the local people. These unforgettable experiences help indigenous people
and tourists to be close together. People seem to join together to share
culture and customs to better understand the cultural value of the ancient
ethnic minorities. At present, there are 150 homestay households in Da Bac, Cao
Phong, Tan Lac, Lac Son, Yen Thuy and Mai Chau districts. These are the famous
community tourism business of the province.
Mai Chau is one of the places attracting a
large number of visitors on the occasion of the Independence Day 2nd September.
According to Mai Chau District Culture and Information Board, there are 103
homestay households in the whole district. Only on the traditional holiday of 2ndSeptember, the district expected to attract more than 10 thousand visitors,
including 3600 visitors of international visitors and 6,400 people of domestic
visitors. The total revenue is estimated to be about 3.4 billion VND.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
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