Sa Pa holiday tourism festival

Sa Pa to host holiday tourism festival

The northern resort town of Sa Pa is preparing for a colourful festival week of culture and tourism from April 30 to May 5. Visitors will have a chance to explore the culture of the region, with the Festival of Clouds at Ham Rong Mountain , which will introduce the distinctive culture of the minority groups Mong, Dao and Tay.

Visitors will also see a traditional love market where youth sing in search of a lover, as well enjoy a number of other activities, including a photo exhibition, music programames, and flowers and food festivals.

(Source: VNA/VietnamTourism)

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Sa Pa to host holiday tourism festival

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