The Dao ethnic group in Tuyen Quang have still preserved many traditional customs and practices, particularly life-cycle rituals, among which the Cap Sac ritual is one of the most important. This ritual recognizes a man’s transition into adulthood among all Dao subgroups. It marks a significant milestone in a man’s life and is also an indispensable spiritual practice in the cultural and religious life of the community.
Alongside its vibrant festivals, spring in Na Hang captivates visitors with the distinctive flower seasons of the highlands. As the Lunar New Year passes, the entire region bursts into brilliant color in the early days of spring, when blossoms blanket hillsides and village paths, creating a rare and poetic landscape.
These days, the rocky plateau seems to soften under the pristine white of pear blossoms. In Pho Bang, ancient pear orchards burst into bloom simultaneously, blanketing yin-yang tiled roofs, earthen rammed walls and sunlit hillsides in the colors of spring.
Pho Bang, a border commune of Tuyen Quang Province, is now awash in the pure white of plum blossoms, especially in Ta Kha hamlet, which boasts the largest number of plum trees. Amid the vast borderland landscape, white plum branches swaying in the wind evoke a sense of vitality and pristine beauty.
At this time of year, the hills and valleys in Quan Din Ngai Hamlet (Dong Van Commune) are adorned with the pristine white blossoms of plum trees, creating a beautiful early spring landscape.
In the early days of the Lunar New Year, the flower-growing village of Ly Nhan, Residential Group 14, Minh Xuan Ward, is bustling with traders coming to purchase tuberose flowers.
Nestled amidst vast mountains and lush forests, Hong Thai Commune unfolds like a living four-season calendar, changing in color, flavor, and the rhythm of local life. Located at nearly 1,000 meters above sea level, Hong Thai enjoys a cool climate all year round, allowing each season to leave its own distinct imprint on the land.
Amidst the majestic Dong Van Karst Plateau, the rammed-earth houses of the H’mong people stand out as a symbol of cultural identity. The yellow layers of earth, tightly compacted by human labor, not only shield inhabitants from the harsh highland winters but also embody the will, work ethic, and life philosophy of the H’mong people in overcoming adversity.
Du Gia – Dong Van Karst Plateau National Park is located in Tung Ba, Minh Son and Du Gia communes, Tuyen Quang Province. The area is known for its high level of biodiversity.
Khuoi Trang hamlet in Lam Binh commune is home to H’mong community. The area has preserved its pristine beauty and rich cultural identity. During festivals, H’mong girls in vibrant traditional dresses walk gracefully, carrying with them the breath of the mountains and forests. Accompanied by the sounds of the khen and drums, they create a lively, captivating tapestry of color.
Amidst the stilt houses leaning against the mountainsides, the rhythmic clatter of bamboo strips echoes like a familiar heartbeat among the Tay people of Ha Giang 1 Ward. Bamboo weaving - one of the community’s long-standing cultural markers - continues to be preserved through the skillful hands of local people.
In November, as the first winter winds arrive, the Dong Van Karst Plateau enters its most beautiful flower season. From rock crevices, mountainsides, and deep valleys, the flowers weave a delicate yet resilient pink–purple carpet. Ahead of the 2025 Buckwheat Flower Festival themed “Land of Blooming Rocks,” an ever-new story unfolds - about vitality, about people, and about the harmony of earth and sky in bloom on the karst plateau.
In the early days of October, people in Yen Phu commune harvest dragon fruits in the bustling atmosphere. In recent years, red dragon fruit has become a key crop, helping local farmers to escape poverty.
Dressed in vibrant brocade costumes, each ethnic woman of Tuyen Quang is like a wild flower, carrying her own unique elegance that captivates visitors and draws them back to this land.
The Cap Sac ritual of the Red Dao people
