Torrential rains and floods caused by the aftermath of Typhoon No. 10 have severely affected many communes and wards across the province. Upholding the spirit of “serving the people,” more than 7,600 officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces have been stationed in affected areas, actively assisting residents through difficult times. The image of Army, Police, and Militia officers braving the storm to conduct rescue operations and promptly mitigate disaster impacts, with the highest sense of duty and responsibility, has strengthened public trust and deepened the enduring bond between the armed forces and the people.
After Storm No. 10 swept through, Tuyen Quang suffered heavy losses in both lives and property. More than 9,000 hectares of rice, crops, and fruit trees were flooded or buried. With Super Typhoon No. 11 (Matmo) forecast to make landfall and bring widespread heavy rain, farmers are working around the clock, harvesting rice through the night to minimize damage to the summer–autumn crop.
Cao Duong hamlet is located at an altitude of nearly 1,000 meters with a cool climate all year round, bordering the Cham Chu special-use forest. In September, when the rice begins to ripen, the Ripen Rice Festival is held. The golden terraced fields, soft and winding like silk strips across the mountainside, create a majestic natural painting that attracts many visitors.
Nestled among the magnificent Tay Con Linh range, at an altitude of over 1,000 meters, Xa Phin hamlet (Thanh Thuy commune) resembles a fairytale painting in the heart of the great forest. Moss-covered palm-leaf roofs, serene and timeless, blend with winding terraced fields embracing the mountain slopes, creating a landscape both pristine and poetic, captivating every visitor.
On the gentle hillsides of Bang Hanh, Linh Ho, Tien Yen, and Bang Lang, amidst the early morning sunlight and the melodious songs of forest birds, rubber plantations have overcome the challenges of weather and soil on this difficult land. For more than 15 years, rubber trees have grown and yielded latex, promising to become “white gold” on this land that still faces many hardships.
This year’s National Day holiday lasts for four days, from Saturday, August 30 to Tuesday, September 2, providing a great opportunity for agencies, organizations, families, and groups of friends to plan a meaningful and relaxing trip. Alongside the military parade in Hanoi, Tuyen Quang – the Capital of the Liberation Zone and the Capital of the Resistance – holds an equally strong appeal. Eighty years ago, from Tan Trao, President Ho Chi Minh and the Party Central Committee successfully led the August Revolution. And in these autumn days of August, Tuyen Quang is more beautiful than ever, etc.
In the solemn setting of the National Exhibition Center (Hanoi), Tuyen Quang’s pavilion stood out at the national achievements exhibition themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness.”
Trang Da persimmon (Nong Tien ward) is recognized as a 3-star OCOP product. The harvest season lasts from late August to September each year. The ripe persimmons are red and juicy. Their skin is as thin as silk. Once tasted, the sweetness melts on the tongue, offering a delightful taste experience to diners.
In Tung Ba commune, the craft of making dried vermicelli has been revived and flourished, largely thanks to Tay women. In Hong Minh hamlet, a vermicelli-making cooperative with eight members, led by Mrs. Nong Thi Thuyet, has been established to preserve and promote this traditional craft.
Harnessing the cool, year-round headwater streams at elevations from 800 to over 1,000 meters above sea level, nearly 90% of households in Nam An hamlet, Tan Quang commune, have embraced sturgeon farming, transforming mountain mist and forest streams into a sustainable livelihood and a pathway to a brighter future for the highland community.
Amidst the bustle of city life, an increasing number of people in Tuyen Quang are choosing to escape the urban noise in search of fresh air and a closer connection to nature. One ideal destination is the grape garden located on the alluvial land of Tinh Huc, in An Tuong Ward - a perfect spot for relaxation, photo opportunities, and exploration.
July is a time when millions of grateful hearts turn toward the heroic martyrs who laid down their lives for the independence and freedom of the Fatherland. In the sacred land at the northernmost tip of the country, the Vi Xuyen National Martyrs' Cemetery stands solemnly amidst the mountains and forests, like an epic carved in stone.
BHG - Just over ten kilometres from the centre of Ha Giang City, Khuoi My Village in Phuong Do Commune is like a fairyland left in the middle of the mountains and forests. At an altitude of nearly 1000m, Khuoi My is covered in fog all year round, lightly covering the roofs, fences, and slopes, causing the entire village to appear as if it is drifting through layers of clouds.
BHG - As one of the ethnic groups that still preserves many elements of indigenous culture, the Tay people in Phuong Do Commune (Ha Giang City) continue to celebrate Doan Ngo Festival (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month) in a pure and undiluted manner.
Solidarity in the storm
