(HBO) – The north-western community-based tourism village festival took place in Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, on October 6-8. Nearly 400 artisans from 13 community-based tourism villages of 11 north-western provinces were brought together at the event to introduce the unique culture of the Muong, Thai, Mong, Dao, Tay and Ha Nhi ethnic groups, creating a lively picture for the festival. The traditional music, dances, and costumes along with the skilled hands of artisans and the taste of the corn wine created a colourful north-western region, leaving deep impression on visitors.


Community-based tourism village in Sung hamlet, Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, introduces local specialties such as tea, wood ear, and dried bamboo to visitors.


Nearly 100 photos capture tourism in Hoa Binh and other north-western provinces.


A Thai ethnic woman from Lac hamlet, Chieng Chau commune, Mai Chau district is brocading.


Community-based tourism village in Quynh Son commune, Lang Son province, brings to the festival Then singing – the pride of Tay ethnic culture.



Artisans from Ngoi village (Ngoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district) are weaving home appliances.



Foreign visitors are excited with souvenirs of small gongs – which is deeply imbued with culture of the Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh



Community-based tourism village in Dien Bien province is proud to introduce dresses and ornaments made by the Mong ethnic women to visitors



Community-based tourism village in Xuan Son commune, Tan Son district, Phu Tho province, is proud to introduce delicious corn wine to visitors 

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