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As the summer approaches, the scorching sun and sudden summer rains can sometimes make us feel uneasy. If you're looking for a getaway, why not embark on a 4-day, 3-night journey to Sa Pa this summer to immerse yourself in its unique and captivating festivals? The Summer Festival 2024 will be held at the Sa Pa National Tourist Area with a plethora of exciting activities.
During the Summer Festival 2024, you can participate in various activities such as the Opening Ceremony and Introduction of the Lao Cai Province Tourism Information Center (at the Central Square in Sa Pa District at 7:30 PM); Sa Pa Love Market, Street Festival, and more.
Amidst the cool misty atmosphere of Sa Pa, travelers will find themselves drawn into a completely different way of life, imbued with the essence of Northwest Vietnam. The vibrant street festival at the town center authentically portrays the colorful traditions of the ethnic minorities, with their brightly colored traditional dresses, wedding ceremonies, and Tet rituals.
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Sa Pa Love Market
Previously held in April 2024, starting at 10 PM. The venue includes Thac Bac, Cau May, Ham Rong, and Xuan Vien streets in Sa Pa town. The Love Market features the enchanting singing rituals of the Red Dao people, courtship rituals, and the scene of Mông people pulling their wives.
Visitors will have the opportunity to witness young men and women from the villages in the Northwest region coming here to meet, mingle, and engage in various activities. If they find someone suitable, they will arrange dates and form relationships. The Love Market is where young men and women rendezvous, expressing their affection for their partners in a cultural and delicate manner.
Scenic view of Sa Pa Love Market - Image Source: Internet
Street Festival
Last year, it started at 8:30 PM on April 29, 2020, at the Central Square in Sa Pa town then moved to the old bus station, the intersection of Sa Pa power station. It featured traditional folk performances of ethnic groups; Dao ethnic wedding ceremonies; Tày ethnic New Year celebration dances, and Giáy ethnic New Year rituals.
Dao ethnic wedding ceremony - Image Source: Internet
Cloud Festival - Sa Pa
The festival took place from April 28th to May 1st, 2020, last year. The main venue was the Ham Rong Eco-tourism Area - Sa Pa Town. The Cloud Festival will feature cultural performances, traditional ethnic sports competitions; Culinary cultural performances with the theme 'Highland Market'; Exhibition of photos 'Sa Pa amidst the white clouds'; Mountain climbing competition to conquer Ham Rong peak. It's definitely a lively and attractive festival for tourists. Don't hesitate to register for participation, you'll surely have wonderful memories.
Cat Cat Hmong Cultural Festival
The festival includes main sections such as: Cultural activities, folk arts of the Hmong ethnic group; Folk games, traditional handicraft demonstrations of the Hmong ethnic group (forging agricultural tools, silver engraving, brocade weaving, dyeing, wax painting on linen, weaving, basketry,...); Seven-color sticky rice cuisine. Last year, it took place from April 28th to May 2nd, 2020, and opened at 9 AM on May 1st, 2020, at the waterfall viewing platform in the Cat Cat Tourist Area.
One of the remarkable performances at the Hmong Cultural Festival - Image Source: Internet
Exploring the Cultures of Tả Phìn Commune and Declaring National Cultural Heritage
Last year, the festival took place on April 28, 2020, in Tả Phìn Commune, Sa Pa District. Content: Declaration and reception of the certification of National Cultural Heritage for the scenic Tả Phìn Cave and the intangible cultural heritage of Silver Carving by the Red Dao people in Sa Pa District; After the ceremony, tourists can participate in production activities with farmers; engage in cultural activities at the Tả Phìn Commune cultural market; Experience the collection of medicinal leaves by the Red Dao people, participate in the steps of making herbal baths, learn about herbal usage and preparation of herbal baths; prepare traditional meals; learn about weaving, embroidery by the Red Dao people...
Dao women often go to the forest to find different types of medicinal leaves - Photo: Mỹ Phượng
Dao ethnic women embroidering patterns on bags - Image Source: Internet
In addition, at the Summer Festival 2024, there are other activities: Photo exhibition 'Land and People of Sa Pa'; Rhododendron Flower Festival; cultural performances, traditional arts, introduction of cuisine of ethnic groups in Sa Pa district...
Rhododendron Flower Festival - Collected Image
With the aforementioned events, surely you can't resist the opportunity to travel to the dreamy land of Northwest Vietnam, right? There are too many festivals and exciting programs for you to experience and enjoy. Hurry up and gather your best friends to explore Sapa this summer!
