Lao Cai (VNA) – A tourism culture weekis scheduled to take place in Bac Ha district in the northwestern province ofLao Cai from June 1-9, under the theme “Colours of the White Highland”.
Visitors will have an opportunity to visit themountainous area Bac Ha, which is dubbed as the “white plateau”, where Tam Hoaplums grow.
A plum festival offering various kinds of farmproduce at 20 booths such as Tam Hoa plums, Nam Xit rice, Tuyet San organictea, honey and mushrooms will be held at Hoang A Tuong Palace from June 3-6.
Additionally, a cycling tournament from Bac Ha(Lao Cai) to Xin Man (Ha Giang) is slated for June 1-3 and a street festivalwill take place at 8:45 pm on June 2 in Bac Ha town.
The traditional horse race from June 8-9 isexpected to lure thousands of visitors.
Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bac Hadistrict Nguyen Quoc Huy said the week aims to introduce and promote tourismproducts, handicrafts, culinary culture and other products of the highlandethnic groups in Bac Ha district.
It also looks to encourage the conservation andproduction of traditional handicrafts and increase the participation of ethniccommunities in tourism development, he added.
With cool weather year-round, Bac Ha has amazingsightseeing such as mighty mountains, beautiful caves and terraced fields.
The district has exotic cultures with 14 ethnicminorities and historic sites like Bac Ha temple and Hoang A Tuong palace.-VNA