Sparkling peach blossom festival at the border of the Fatherland

On March 15, in Cao Ma Po commune (Quan Ba ​​district, Ha Giang), Quan Ba ​​district coordinated with Ha Giang Tre Tourism Company to organize the Peach Blossom Festival 2025 with the theme "Sparkling peach blossoms - Spring in the border". This is an occasion to honor the brilliant beauty of peach blossoms in Ha Giang; an opportunity to promote culture, tourism and life of ethnic minorities in the border areas of the Fatherland.

People and tourists join the flag salute at landmark 291/2, Cao Ma Po commune ( Ha Giang ).

The Peach Blossom Festival 2025 taking place on March 15-16 is not only an opportunity for people and tourists to immerse themselves in the spring festival atmosphere, but also has an important meaning in promoting the cultural, sports and tourism potential of Cao Ma Po commune in particular and Ha Giang province in general.

Mr. Giang A Phon, Director of Ha Giang Tre Tourism Company, said that Cao Ma Po commune has a great advantage with beautiful natural scenery, especially during peach blossom season. To exploit this potential, the unit has promoted its image on digital platforms, improved traffic infrastructure and enhanced the quality of accommodation services. The company is also building tours that combine community tourism, experiencing local culture and supporting the development of homestays, helping people benefit from sustainable tourism.

People and tourists join the flag salute at landmark 291/2, Cao Ma Po commune (Ha Giang).

The special activities at this year's Peach Blossom Festival not only attracted thousands of local and international visitors to attend and experience, but also a series of rich and attractive cultural and sports activities. Folk games such as: Sack jumping, stick pushing, tug of war, blindfolded transport of agricultural products, tossing corn into the drum, and transporting water brought a vibrant and exciting atmosphere.

In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to participate in unique performance activities such as: Men Men, five-color sticky rice, making pho noodles, making buckwheat cakes, processing hung meat, weaving linen, embroidering patterns on fabric.... These activities help participants better understand the working life and culinary culture of ethnic minorities in the highlands.

People and tourists participate in the Peach Blossom Festival in Cao Ma Po (Ha Giang).

Coming to the Peach Blossom Festival in Cao Ma Po for the second time, tourist Dao Thuy Linh (Hanoi) shared: "I am very impressed with the scenery of Cao Ma Po. This year, peach blossoms are blooming brilliantly all over the hills and mountains, the air is fresh and peaceful. Cultural activities such as panpipe dancing, singing love songs through stethoscopes or making buckwheat cakes are all very interesting. In particular, local cuisine such as five-color sticky rice and thang co make me extremely excited. I will definitely come back and introduce my friends to explore this place."

Ms. Tan Thi Van (Vang Cha Phin village, Cao Ma Po commune, Quan Ba) said that every year, the locals take good care of the peach blossoms. In addition to the large peach trees, the locals also plant many new peach orchards to serve tourists from all over the world.

People and tourists experience peach blossoms in Cao Ma Po (Ha Giang).

Indispensable in the festival are cultural activities imbued with national identity such as: bamboo dancing, campfire, folk songs, folk dances, duets singing through stethoscopes, panpipe dancing, blindfolded duck catching, banana tree climbing... The melodious sound of Mong panpipes, graceful folk dances combined with the bustling atmosphere of the festival have brought visitors unforgettable emotions.

People and tourists experience peach blossoms in Cao Ma Po (Ha Giang).

Another important highlight of the festival is the display area of ​​local products, traditional costumes and typical cuisine. Visitors can not only admire the colorful brocade costumes, but also enjoy specialties such as: Thang Co, five-color sticky rice, buckwheat cake, etc.

To continue organizing the annual Peach Blossom Festival, developing community tourism associated with cultural preservation, Secretary of Cao Ma Po Commune Party Committee, Nguyen Dinh Son said that the local government is supporting people to train tourism skills, develop homestays and connect with travel companies to attract tourists. It is expected that in the future, Cao Ma Po Peach Blossom Festival will continue to be a unique cultural highlight, attracting tourists to explore and experience, contributing to brightening the beauty of the border region of Ha Giang.

According to VNA

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/lung-linh-le-hoi-hoa-dao-noi-bien-cuong-to-quoc-a417029.html