(VOVWORLD) - The Hre have been living for generations in the Truong Son range, in western Quang Ngai province. The buffalo is a sacred animal in their religion and a precious asset because it provides them emotional comfort and contributes to their economic well-being.

(VOVWORLD) - Mong people make up 90% of the inhabitants in Lao Chải commune of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai. Their lives depend largely on agriculture and forestry. The Mong in Lao Chai make many handicrafts to assist their daily lives. Bamboo and rattan weaving is one of their oldest crafts which they use abundantly around their villages.

(VOVWORLD) - The Red Dao in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai often pick young leaves and sprouts of cassava to cook many dishes. Among them, pickled young cassava leaves are a favourite.

(VOVWORLD) - The Khang ethnic minority in Quynh Nhai district, Son La province, number more than 4,000 people. They have preserved their traditional festivals and many of their folksongs, folkdances, and musical instruments. VOV introduces the Hưn mạy, a musical instrument that is indispensable at Quynh Nhai’s Khang community events.

(VOVWORLD) - The Cao Lan are one of two branches of the San Chay living in a number of northern mountain and midland provinces. The Cao Lan in Quang Ninh province wear their traditional clothes to celebrate important life events, spring ceremonies, and festivals.

(VOVWORLD) - The Thai in the northern mountainous province of Son La organize a full-month celebration for a new-born baby with a simple ritual and minimal cost, but great cultural significance.

(VOVWORLD) - Thai people in Vietnam’s northwestern region have upheld many cultural traditions and customs. Tying string bracelets is a humanitarian belief that Thai people in Son La province have practiced for generations.

(VOVWORLD) - Lo Sanh Phin is now the only Dao man in Ha Giang province still weaving screens to make paper, a traditional craft of the Dao.

(VOVWORLD) - Thai people in Vietnam’s northwest region have a saying “go out to eat fish and come back to drink wine.” They have many fish recipes, and sour fish is a tasty dish that visitors should never miss.

(VOVWORLD) - In August, 2020, Son La city launched a program to preserve and promote the culture of ethnic groups in Vietnam’s northwestern region. The project has drawn the participation of local people.