The bustling cinnamon festival in Tra Leng.

DNO - As part of the first "Tra Leng Cinnamon Festival" in 2026, on the morning of July 4th, the Bang La residential area was bustling with people and tourists visiting and shopping at the cinnamon, medicinal herb, and local agricultural product market.

The Tra Leng cinnamon festival space is vibrant with many cultural activities of the mountainous community. Photo: ALANG NGUOC

The stalls selling cinnamon essential oil, cinnamon sticks, cinnamon powder, medicinal herbs, honey, and local agricultural products attracted a large number of visitors who came to explore, experience, and choose products.

According to Mr. Chau Minh Nghia, Chairman of the People's Committee of Tra Leng commune, the highlight of the festival is the exhibition space showcasing cinnamon, medicinal herbs, OCOP products, typical rural industrial products, and works of art crafted from Tra My cinnamon trees.

Many tourists enjoy learning about the value of cinnamon trees and the distinctive products of the Tra Leng highlands, admiring the cultural colors and folk games, and experiencing traditional craft villages such as brocade weaving, basket weaving, and rice pounding.

A unique lantern crafted from cinnamon wood and brocade fabric. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

The festival is an opportunity to promote the Tra My cinnamon brand and other local specialties; it also connects businesses, cooperatives, and people in developing the cinnamon value chain linked to tourism and trade; contributing to improving livelihoods and preserving the cultural identity of the Ca Dong, Mo Nong, and Xo Dang ethnic groups.

A Ca Dong girl invites visitors to see products made from cinnamon. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

Dried cinnamon bark is on display and has become a popular item among tourists at the festival. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

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The locals tightly bundled rolls of fresh cinnamon bark are brought to show tourists. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

Many decorative artworks are crafted from cinnamon wood. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

These adorable "wooden rabbits" are made from the trunks of Tra My cinnamon trees after the bark is harvested. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

The artwork depicting stilt houses and scenes of the M'Nong ethnic group's life is rendered using cinnamon wood and brocade fabric. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

Artworks reflecting the life of the mountain people are vividly carved onto the trunks of Tra My cinnamon trees. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

The intricate carvings depicting the cultural space of the gong music are brought to life by artisans on the cinnamon trees of Tra My. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

Distinguished artisan Tran Thu, from the Au Lac wood carving workshop (Go Noi commune), introduces his sculpture carved on a cinnamon tree trunk. Photo: ALANG NGUOC

A corner of the exhibition area, selling decorative items and souvenirs at the festival. Photo: ALĂNG NGƯỚC

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