Nghia Do – Where Tay Heritage is Revived

Nestled in the lush green valleys of Lao Cai province, Nghia Do commune stands out as a prime example of community-based tourism development intertwined with the aspiration to preserve heritage. Spanning an area of 159.42 square kilometers, the unique cultural space of the Tay people remains intact, with over 1,000 traditional stilt houses shaded by verdant trees, creating a peaceful and idyllic village landscape.

Việt Nam•04/06/2026

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Photo 1. Nghia Do, viewed from above, resembles a traditional ink painting, where more than 1,000 traditional stilt houses preserve the distinctive living space of the Tay ethnic group.

Author: HoangThanh Yen Submitted to the " Happy Vietnam 2026 " Award with the work " Nghia Do – Where Tay Heritage is Revived ".

Location of composition: Nghia Do Commune, Nghia Do Village, Lao Cai Province , Vietnam.

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Photo 2: Beside the rhythmic turning of the waterwheel, the graceful beauty of the Tay girls affirms that heritage is not something of the past; it is alive and radiant in the present.

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Photo 3: Weaving is not just a craft, but an art of patience. Generations of Tay women transform ordinary bamboo and rattan strips into exquisite objects.

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Image 4: Where indigenous knowledge is transmitted most naturally and sustainably.

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Photo 5: Diligent fingers nimbly weave together each bamboo strip, not only creating a product but also weaving a thread connecting the past and the present.

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Photo 6. Beside the traditional loom, the shuttle moves rhythmically like the beat of time, where experience and meticulousness are diligently passed down from generation to generation.

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Photo 7: A heartwarming moment, as grandmothers lovingly adjust the traditional indigo-dyed dress for a Tay girl. This is not just clothing, but the soul, the story of a preserved and passed-on cultural identity.

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Photo 8. The melodies of Then music and the sound of the Tinh Tau instrument resonate, affirming the vibrant vitality of this heritage, which has become an internal force driving local tourism to greater heights.

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The " Happy Vietnam 2026 " award is organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists and Vietnam Television.

The 2026 awards will continue to be held nationwide with two categories: photos and videos .

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