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Ceremony to announce and receive the Certificate of ranking as a provincial-level scenic relic for Ngu Chi Son peak

On the evening of May 30, at the Tennis Court, the People's Committee of Sa Pa town held a ceremony to announce and receive the Certificate of ranking as a provincial-level scenic relic for Ngu Chi Son peak and a special art program "Sa Pa - the aspiration to rise".

Inauguration of the first community reading library in Lao Cai city

On May 31, the first community reading library in Lao Cai city officially opened in the small park area of residential group 7, Nam Cuong ward. This is a project implemented by the Party Cell and mass organizations of Residential Group 7 to create a space for learning, entertainment and spreading reading culture in the community.

Following the Red Dao people into the forest to find medicinal leaves

In the treasure trove of indigenous knowledge of the Red Dao people in Phin Ngan commune, Bat Xat district, for a long time, people have known how to use many types of forest plants to make valuable remedies to cure diseases. Once following the people into the forest to find medicinal plants, we understood more about the traditional medicine profession of the people here.

Lao Cai – From the center of ancient Vietnamese settlement to the center of international trade connection

On December 20, 2024, the Government issued a Plan to develop Lao Cai into a center for connecting economic trade between Vietnam and ASEAN countries with the Southwest region of China. In which, Lao Cai city is the center of that connection journey. Looking back at the long history of this borderland, we can see that in historical periods, Lao Cai has always been a center, a connection and diffusion point.

Keeping the fire of indigenous knowledge alive in Ban Pho corn wine

The mountainous district of Bac Ha (Lao Cai) is known as the “white plateau” in the middle of the Northwest sky. Not only famous for its majestic landscape and unique H'Mong villages, this place is also known for Ban Pho corn wine - a unique product crystallized from rocky mountain corn, wild yeast and the talented hands of the indigenous people. Not simply a drink, corn wine is also a cultural symbol, a heritage of enduring folk knowledge passed down through many generations.

Lao Cai recognized 2 more national intangible cultural heritages

Two national intangible cultural heritages were recognized: the weaving craft of the Tay people in Nghia Do commune, Bao Yen district and the forest worship ritual of the Pa Di people in Muong Khuong district.

Preserving traditional stilt houses in Nghia Do

When mentioning Nghia Do commune (Bao Yen), not only local people but also many domestic and foreign tourists remember the image of traditional stilt houses of the Tay ethnic group in peaceful, green villages. Stilt houses and stilt house culture have become a characteristic of this land.

Highlights of the Art Program "Celebrating the National Day"

On the evening of April 30, Lao Cai City People's Committee solemnly organized a special art program with the theme "Celebrating the national festival", welcoming the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism looks forward to the 50th Anniversary of Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day

Towards the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has organized many practical activities to promote and spread historical values and arouse national pride among civil servants, public employees, workers and people in the province.

Exciting 2nd Mass Art Festival of Lao Cai Province Border Communes, Wards and Towns in 2025

During 2 days (April 25-26), at Pha Long Primary School, Muong Khuong District, the 2025 Border Communes Mass Arts Festival with the theme "The Border is Homeland" took place enthusiastically, attracting the participation of hundreds of actors from border communes.