Sep 22, 2015 / 18:40
Hoang Su Phi's terraced paddy fields to be recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage
A ceremony to announce the decision recognising the Quya Hieng festival as a national intangible cultural heritage will be organised at the cultural and tourism festival, which will take place in Hoang Su Phi district from September 24-26.
A cultural and tourism event honouring the values of terraced paddy fields in Hoang Su Phi district in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang will take place from September 24-26.
During the event, the organising board will hold a ceremony to announce the Decision recognising the Quya Hieng festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.
During the event, the organising board will hold a ceremony to announce the Decision recognising the Quya Hieng festival as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Participating in the festival, visitors will have a chance to survey the most beautiful 100-year-old terraced paddy fields in Vietnam across six communes: Ban Luoc, San Sa Ho, Ban Phung, Ho Thau, Nam Ty and Thong Nguyen.
Tourists will also join traditional cultural and sporting activities of local ethnic groups while learning about their habits and customs.
Located in northern Vietnam at an altitude of 1,000-1,600 metres above sea level, Ha Giang boasts dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity. It is also home to numerous medicinal plants.
Terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi are only some of the fascinating tourism attractions the province has to offer.
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