Ha Giang Forest Festival

Although the Pu Peo is ethnic people in Ha Giang, they still preserved many liturgies and a folklore treasure. Along with other liturgies are held in the New Year, people prays dryad for the green of forest, security for people in the forest fest. Also, from this ceremony, the forest has the Pu Peo protected very well, especially, the sacred forest. They protect the forest in order to have water for farming and have wood for making house. Each year, on June 6th lunar calendar, people held this fest with the most solemn rites. North Vietnam tours

The fest takes place in the forbidden forest, the sorcerer faces in a big tree and bow in the ground in order to pray dryad for protecting their village. The Pu Peo always understands that preserving forest is keeping water.

All thing were displayed on the banana leaf forest, the altar was constructed of green bamboo with nearly 2 meters height, facing the mountain. The square glutinous rice pounded to a pulp to make cakes, sliced carefully. On each piece of rice is a small boiled egg. It the bottom of the altar, there has 2 chickens which are still alive. Around the altar is bottle wine and bowl. Besides, they have forced a female goat near the altar. The fest lasts several hours; sorcerer holds a fresh bamboo waving in all time of liturgy. Sometimes, he holds a dried gourd. The rite shows the respect of human divided into three stages. The first stage, chickens and goats still live, the second stage, the youngsters cut their neck and finally, people have meal in this place right. The families do not attend, they also were divided food. Halong Jasmine Cruise

During the day, with the jubilant atmosphere and the unity of ethnic groups in the village, the liturgy was implemented by the Pu Peo ethnic. The festival part is involved by whole people in the village. Having traditional sports such as: push sticks, tug, playing “ao”…attract a large number of ethnic groups. Besides, folk song programs will be presented by the Pu Peo ethnic. Jasmine Cruise

Harmony with nature, respect and protect natural forest as friend become a common sense of Pu Peo community, shown in each family, village. Each sacred forest is protected by people. It not only brings physical value and spiritual value but also contributes to protect and develop environment.

Ha Giang Praying for Rain Festival 

Praying for rain festival of the Lo Lo is common religious in agriculture. On the festival occasions, almost all activities of the Lo Lo are aimed at praying for rain. They wish the rain down to the Meo Vac field and they pray for a prosperous forever.

Every March, when the climate is dry and trees lack water, Lo Lo ethnic people in Meo Vac, Ha Giang Province often held a praying for rain festival. With typical rituals, the festival, handed down from generation to generation, is also an opportunity to meet one another.

Ha Giang Praying for Rain Festival 

The praying for rain festival is often held on the 15th, 17th, 19th of the 3rd lunar month. It is only organized when the weather is harsh or drought appears. Previously, rich people in villages used to pay for the cost of the festival but nowadays each villager contributes an item to the festival. Objects include a chicken, a dog or a kilogram of rice is taken to the house of a sorcerer or village chief. To have a successful praying for rain festival, the first procedure that cannot be avoided is to organize a ceremony to ask ancestral sorcerers for aid.

The procedure is quite easy, including a cup of water, incense and bamboo paper (a kind of papers that is used for sacrifices of the Lo Lo people). First of all, the sorcerer burns incense at the family ancestor’s altar and then, the cup of water and the paper are placed at a house corner. After that, the sorcerer starts worshipping. He covers the water cup with the bamboo paper; if the water in the cup is not absorbed or poured out of the cup, “permission is granted” and then, the praying for rain festival will be successful. Finally, the sorcerer burns the bamboo paper and the procedure is completed.

The Lo Lo ethnic people believe that after organizing the festival within three to nine days, it will rain. The festival is divided into two parts: the ritual and the festival. The ritual is made with the participation of villagers. Live objects such as dogs and chicken will be taken to the praying place and worshipped twice. After being used for worshipping for the first time, village’s boys will slaughter them and use the meat for worshipping again.

When the worship finishes, villagers drink the alcohol, eat the meat and dance. Beautiful Lo Lo girls dance in their traditional costumes weaved with colorful patterns.

The rain praying festival is a typical cultural activity bearing unique characteristics. The festival is an opportunity for villagers to pray for luck and show their faith in God

Nha Trang Tourist Attractions

In Nha Trang (Vietnam) have many tourist attractions which can be divided into 3 major groups: Beach and Sun, cultural attractions and entertainment venues.

There are many things to do and many points to visit in Nha Trang. We have market Dam, the Pagoda Po Nagar, Long Son Temple, Tower Tram Huong, theme park Vinpearl, the Catedral in mountains, the Diamond Bay, Hon Tam Island and many more attractions in Nha Trang. Centre Vietnam tours

Vinpearl Theme

Vinpearl is a theme park or water park located in the Nha Trang Tre Island (Vietnam). The Vinpearl complex, which occupies the entire island consists of hotels 5 stars, shops, beaches, parks. Ultimately a luxury priced Vietnamese resort. Mekong delta tours in Vietnam

To arrive at Vinpearl from Nha Trang, best thing is to use the cableway (see Cable Car Nha Trang). For a little more than $10, can enjoy a full day in Vinpearl all-inclusive. The Oceanography of Vinpearl, called Vinpearl underwater world is worth.

Nha Trang Tourist Attractions

Pagoda Ponagar

high in the hills of Nha Trang have Ponagar Pagoda, a temple of the reign of the Cham. Pagoda Ponagar rises 50 metres above the sea level and is situated about 2 miles north of Nha Trang, Vinh Phuoc district.

Pagoda Ponagar (Po Nagar) was built in the year 817, made entirely in brick. Today the inhabitants of Nha Trang flock to pray to this temple. The Ponagar pagoda has 3 levels, where we will go climbing up stairs from stones. Most notable is the Tower of the main temple. Halong bay cruise in Vietnam

Ponagar Temple in Nha Trang
Because Ponagar pagoda is 50 meters high above the sea, from the Ponagar watched from just behind the huge letters of the temple, we have a privileged view of the beach and the city of Nha Trang.

Long Son Pagoda

the Pagoda are Long, also known as Temple of the white Buddha, is a Buddhist temple built more than 1000 years ago and without a doubt, the most famous pagoda in the province Khanh Hoa.

The grounds of the Pagoda are Long is relatively small, 72 meters long and 45 meters wide. The complex has a large main auditorium.

The most curious of the Pagoda are Long is the statue of seated Buddha, Lotus flower-shaped. The statue is located at the top of the Hill, doing so must leave the premises of the Pagoda are Long and climbing 193 steps. The base of the statue has 7 meters and the height of the statue is 21 meters. The statue of Buddha of the Pagoda are Long was built in 1963 by Buddhist monks in the area.

Tram Huong Tower

Tower Tram Huong (Mờ Hương) is an icon of the city of Nha Trang, its literal translation is Agar wood, a type of aromatic wood used in joinery. It is a small tower that stands on a street of Nha Trang city. In the morning, in the vicinity of the Tower Tram Huong, Nha Trang people practiced sport. But the best thing is to see the night Tram Huong Tower, since it is illuminated.


Tram Huong Tower mimics the shape of the Lotus Flower.

Tram Huong Tower is on the seafront in Nha Trang, right next to the sea, Tran Phu street corner Tranh Le Ton. This tower is the best landmark in the city of Nha Trang, but is not open to the public.

Nha Trang Cathedral

The city of Nha Trang is known for its beaches, but this tourist coastal city of Vietnam has a few very nice interest points, such as for example the Cathedral of Nha Trang, located on a small hill 1 kilometer from the beach.
Read more about Nha Trang Cathedral. Nha Trang Tourist Attractions

Da Lat – the city of flowers

The poetic city of Da Lat in Vietnam has a lot of charming name such as “city of love”, “City of thousands of pine trees”, “city of mysty”,… and the most impressive name is “city of flowers”.

Coming to Da Lat, you will be impressed by so many kinds of beautiful and gorgeous flowers. Flowers are in everywhere in the city, from large fields on the valleys to small corners or on the sides of the streets. Centre tours Vietnam
Da Lat Rose

Rose is not a rare flower in Vietnam, but roses in Da Lat are the most beautiful and preferable kind. The flower comes in all sorts of colors and shades, such as red, pink, velvet and yellow. Da Lat rose is grown as a agricultural products to export. MANGO CRUISE
Da lat city
Mimosa is a very popular flower in Da Lat city not only because it is found in anywhere in the city, but also because it has a special position in local people’s hearts. It has bright yellow flowers and leaves that are green with a silvery luster. The tree blossoms two or three times each year and flourishes during the sunny seasons. Da Lat has two types of mimosa trees: long and short-leafed.the flower has a sweet scent and be considered as the symbol of secret love. Jasmine Cruise
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Asteraceae flowers blossom all year round. There are more than 20 species of asteraceae in Da Lat, such as san-souci, hortensia, pansy, violette, immortelle, arum, etc. Lots of them have origin from Western countries or Africa, but many others also come from Vietnam. Some of them are cultivate on field to provide for market, and others are wildflowers which naturally grow on streets or pine tree hills or along the streams.

Da Lat – the city of flowers

Another unique species in Da Lat is purple flamboyant (flame tree). Instead of having red color like its brothers in northern Vietnam, the flower is purple. In the end of winter and through the spring, many streets in the city are covered up by a romantic purple of flame trees.
Orchid is another Da Lat attraction. Named “queen of the world of flowers,” the orchid is a common sight wherever you go in Da Lat. Among the world’s 100,000 species of orchids, Viet Nam already has many of which grow in Da Lat. Da Lat grows all four types of orchids found worldwide, including those on other plants and trees as parasites, those on high rocks and cliffs. Those are in leaves and mud. Those are on other kinds of vegetation.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Lang Biang and Da Lat have a very interesting kind of orchid, Lan hai. In Vietnamese, “hai” is a beautifully embroidered shoe that used to be worn by noble ladies. The flower is so named as it has the shape of a “hai”. It originates from the species P. Delnatii. The flower received attention and praise at an international orchid exhibition in 1995 in Tokyo, Japan.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
A wild but beautiful flower which symbolize for Langbiang Highland is Japanese sunflower (or wild sunflower). On October or November every year, this glamorous flower blossom on roadsides, slopes, tea hills, pine forests, covering the whole city with a bright yellow.
Cultivating flower is a key sector in Da Lat’s agriculture. And these flowers make the city more stunning and shining. Moreover, thousands kinds of wild flower contribute to the outstanding beauty of Da Lat.
Da Lat – the city of flowers
Flowers in Da Lat can be found in every corners of the city, in the forests, pine hills, tea hills, on the roadsides, valleys, stream banks or in cultivated fields,… There are also a lot of flower parks and flower gardens in the city where a lot of species of flowers are planted and designed on purpose to decorate the city. And each year, Da Lat held Flower Festival to display and promote local flowers as a product.