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“The art of Xoe Thai” was honored by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It’s a pride and inspiration of the Thai and other ethnic groups to further promote Xoe Thai in the contemporary life. At a ceremony to to honor Xoe Thai dance on September 19 in Son La province, performances by Thai people refreshed the folk art and cultural values of the Thai people in the northwestern region. Luong Pham Mai Phuong, a Thai woman in Son La province, said, “I’m proud to join the Xoe Festival and celebrate UNESCO’s recognition of Xoe Thai as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. I’ll try to preserve the traditional art and promote it to many more people.” Xoe Thai is a folk dance genre with movements representing human activities, which is performed at religious events and festivals. The Thai say that “Without Xoe, flowers can’t bloom, people aren’t happy, a boy and a girl can’t become a couple, and rice and corn can...

This place is considered by many as “Ha Long Bay on land” with 99 undulating mountains, clouds floating in the sky, fish swimming in the water, countless animals, and immense primeval forests. It is not too far fetch when people compare this place to heaven on Earth. Tourists are often surprised and overwhelmed by the breathtaking natural beauty of this place. Phbaotuyenquang Coc Vai, also known as Coc Vai Pha, in the Tay language, this name can roughly be translated as the stake that is tied to a buffalo. This is one of the famous landmarks of Na Hang – Lam Binh ecological lake. This place is associated with the legend of the Tai Ngo man who built a dam to prevent water for the villagers. The masterpiece painting of the Creator begins to lead visitors on a journey of discovery and enjoyment of the world’s wonderful landscapes. Photo: baoquocte Khuoi Nhi Waterfall is a great tourist destination. This waterfall is so high that the foam is white. The water pours ...