Paragliding festival will be held from September 23-24 at Mu Cang Chai district’s Khau Pha mountain pass, one of the longest mountain passes in Vietnam.

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Yen Bai (VNA) – Various cultural activities will dazzle audiences
throughout Muong Lo Culture Tourism Week, scheduled to take place in Nghia Lo town,
the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai from September 23-29.



The activities include art performances on the traditional cultural values of Muong
Lo-Nghia Lo and Mu Cang Chai lands, performance of “khen be”- a unique bamboo musical
instrument of Thai ethnic people, food street and community-based tourism
activities.



Additionally, a paragliding festival will be held from September 23-24 at Mu
Cang Chai district’s Khau Pha mountain pass, one of the longest mountain passes
in Vietnam at more than 1,200 metres above sea level.



The event themed “flying over ripening rice fields” will feature a paragliding
show from foreign and local pilots.  For
adrenaline seekers, paragliding offers an opportunity to experience airborne
adventure and breathtaking views.



Adventure tourism to discover Ta Xua and Ta Chi Nhu peaks as well as Hang Te
Cho waterfall will be introduced in Van Chan and Tram Tau districts, while the
province will join hands with travel agents to popularise community-based
tourism in villages in Van Chan district.



The province has asked districts and towns to devise organising plans while ensuring
security, social order and traffic safety in places hosting events.



Food
security has also been a focus, with Nghia Lo town setting up inspection groups
to control the food quality of 150 restaurants and hotels in the town.



Meanwhile, Mu Cang Chai district has made meticulous preparation for the
week. Although it experienced historical floods in August, the district has repaired
public works and local accommodation facilities.-VNA