On September 8 (Vietnam time), the Tuyen Quang provincial delegation, led by Mrs. Vuong Ngoc Ha, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the 11th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks at Kutralkura UNESCO Global Geopark, Chile.

In the rich culinary heritage of the Tay ethnic community in Tuyen Quang, many simple yet distinctive dishes carry unique local flavors, such as grilled “ca bong” fish, rice cooked in bamboo tubes, or smoked buffalo meat. Among them, five-coloured sticky rice always holds a special attraction for visitors.

Amidst modern life, Tha hamlet (Ha Giang 1 ward) has preserved the soul of an ancient village, becoming a captivating “living museum” of Tay culture that draws domestic and international visitors. With 79% of its area covered by pristine forests, plantations, and vast palm hills, interspersed with golden rice fields and clear streams flowing from Dan Seng mountain, the hamlet boasts a landscape that is both majestic and poetic.

Amidst the rhythm of modern life, Mrs. Phan Thi Hien, a resident of My Lam 3 residential area, My Lam ward (Tuyen Quang City), continues to preserve the traditional cultural values of the Cao Lan ethnic group through her dedication to reviving and maintaining the craft of tailoring traditional Cao Lan costumes.

Van Bao hamlet (Son Nam Commune) is home to 90% of the San Diu ethnic minority. For a long time, Van Bao has been a bright spot in preserving and promoting the traditional cultural identity of ethnic communities. In the commune, the Soong Co Club has been established and is run by two artists, Hoang Luc Thai and Nguyen Hong Chinh.

Stone niche cultivation is a system of traditional knowledge and experience about planting in stone areas of ethnic people on the Dong Van Rocky Plateau through many generations.

The UNESCO Global Geopark of Dong Van Karst Plateau is home to numerous ethnic minority groups, including the H’mong, Dao, and Lo Lo, each with rich and distinctive cultural traditions. Here, culture is not only preserved but revitalized, with local communities, true custodians of heritage, playing a central role in sustaining traditions while advancing community development.

Amidst the rugged mountains of the rocky highlands, the rammed-earth houses of the H’mong people are not only mere dwellings but also enduring symbols of resilience, craftsmanship, and a deep-rooted bond with nature’s harsh realities.

Every Sunday morning, Meo Vac market bursts into life like a festive day, attracting ethnic H'mong, Dao, Lo Lo, Giay communities and visitors. From dawn, groups of people make their way along winding trails, crossing steep mountain passes to bring forest produce, livestock, and poultry for trade.

Silversmithing is not only a traditional craft but also an art form, handed down through generations with memory, patience, and meticulous skill. For ethnic communities in Tuyen Quang province, including the H’mong, Dao, Nung, Pa Then, Co Lao, Lo Lo, Bo Y, etc., silver products serve both as jewelry and as a reflection of their cultural heritage.

Nestled beneath the primary forest of Deo Gio, Nam Dan commune has long been known as a place that preserves the traditional culture of the Nung U people. Amidst the spread of modern life, the Nung U people in Nam Dan have still maintained the crafts of indigo dyeing and brocade weaving, creating dresses imbued with traditional cultural identity

Amidst the vast, undulating mountains of the Dong Van Stone Plateau, the sound of the H’mong flute rises like the breath of the land, an eternal echo of a people who have long stood resilient in the face of adversity. Within the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic communities, the H’mong flute is more than a traditional musical instrument; it is a powerful cultural symbol, an embodiment of the wisdom, spirit, and distinct identity of the H’mong people in the northernmost reaches of the Fatherland.

The indigo-dyed shirt of the Giay people is more than just traditional attire – it stands as a quiet yet powerful symbol of cultural identity, heritage, and aesthetic refinement. Amid the lush green mountains of northern Vietnam, this modest garment weaves together generations of history, belief, and pride, embodying the spirit of a resilient community.

In Na Chang village, Thuong Lam commune, the Tay ethnic group has lived in close-knit communities for generations. The local people are actively preserving and promoting the traditional craft of brocade weaving, creating vibrant costumes that embody their cultural heritage.