H'mong Ethnic Culture Identity Remained in Pa Vi Ha Village

H'mong Ethnic Culture Village has become a must-check destination when coming to Meo Vac district, Ha Giang, Vietnam.
March 16, 2022 | 14:03

The model of the Mong ethnic community cultural tourism village is displayed according to the architecture of 3 peach flowers, each flower is arranged by 10 houses with clay walls, roofed with yin and yang tiles in the style of the Mong people. Although it has only been in operation for two years, it has now become a destination not to be missed when visiting Meo Vac, Ha Giang.

Architectural model of 3 unique peach flowers.  Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan
Architectural model of 3 unique peach flowers. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

The model of a community-based cultural tourism village of the Mong ethnic group is located right on the campus of Dong Van rock plateau, in Pa Vi Ha village, Pa Vi commune, Meo Vac district, Ha Giang province. Around the end of April 2019, the well-designed architectural community has been put into operation as a tourist service. It then became an irresistible location to be when arriving in Ha Giang.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
Each flower is arranged by 10 traditional clay walled houses. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

The cultural village was built in December 2016, the total area is over 27,000 m2. The space is designed based on the architecture of 3 peach flowers, each flower is arranged by 10 houses with clay walls, roofed with yin and yang tiles in the style of the Mong people.

The houses are placed adjacent to each other, surrounded by a majestic rocky plateau. The village roads are clean, along the roads are planted flowers and ornamental plants to create a landscape for the village.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
Traditional house of the Mong people. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

The village includes some highlights sections such as traditional 5-room cultural house and 3-room product display designed according to wooden frame house architecture; a 2-story house with yin and yang tiled roof, parking space and amusement area, and other service items to meet the visitors' needs of accommodation and experiences when staying in the cultural complex.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
"The landscape here is like the setting of a historical film". Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

The village is quite close to the scenic and remarkable destinations in Ha Giang. Nature here is associated with thrilling legends such as the stone labyrinth, the love story of Ba and Ut, the legend of white cliffs on the top of Fairy mountain, etc.

In addition, visitors can visit a number of cultural relics ranked at the national level, such as Ma Pi Leng pass, sea lily fossils, the Dragon cave.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
Pictures of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms are in full bloom in Pa Vi Ha. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan
H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
Pictures of cherry blossoms and plum blossoms are in full bloom Pa Vi Ha. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

If you plan to come to Pa Vi Ha village on the weekend, you will have the opportunity to experience the market where local products, traditional dishes, typical costumes of the Mong people are sold at the market. This experience will surely be fun and memorable for you and your companions.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
Image of little girls with a bunch of canola flowers on their backs. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan
H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
The village roads are clean, along the roads are planted with flowers and ornamental plants to create a landscape for the village. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

In addition, this place is also famous for the Khau Vai Love Market festival, which is considered one of the most unique festivals in Ha Giang. The festival is held on the 27th day of the third lunar month every year, attracting people and tourists from other districts to attend and experience the culture here.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
Cultural house. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

Currently, the community cultural tourism village in Pa Vi village has 28 households engaged in tourism. Families in Pa Vi village have built and developed homestay services with restaurants, playgrounds, cafes, stalls displaying souvenirs such as brocade, daily life items of the Mong people, serving tourists to visit, experience and relax.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
The village is surrounded by mountains and forests. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

Besides, the people of Pa Vi village also promote the traditional cultural identity of their nation in doing community tourism. Coming here, visitors will be able to witness the unique brocade production, the brocade products are made by the skillful hands of ethnic people such as weaving, sewing hats, dresses, etc. In addition, you can enjoy the flavorful food with ingredients gathered from the mountains and forests, along with special local musical performances.

H'mong Ethnic Culture identity Kept in Pa Vi Ha Village
The village is surrounded by mountains and forests. Photo: Nguyen Thanh Luan

Traditional festivals and folk art forms such as the festival of praying for the rain of the Lo Lo ethnic group, the Gau Tao festival of the Mong ethnic group, and the drum dance festival. of the Giay ethnic group, the ceremony of awarding the identity of the Dao ethnic group, etc. have been revived, preserved, and promoted by the local people.

If you have the opportunity to visit Meo Vac district, don't forget to stop by Pa Vi Ha to experience the culture and sightsee the beautiful cinematic of the local village here. This place will definitely bring you interesting experiences and unforgettable memories.

Photo: Stunning Peach Forest Blooms Late in Ha Giang Photo: Stunning Peach Forest Blooms Late in Ha Giang

The weather in Ha Giang is still cold in March, which creates favorable conditions for the peach forest to bloom.

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