In late October, Dong Ngu enters its most beautiful time of year when terraced rice fields shimmer in golden hues and the melodies of Soong Co songs gently guide travelers from afar to join the festive season. Wisps of blue smoke drift over the mountains, graceful traditional dresses sway in the breeze, and radiant smiles blend with the rhythms of folk songs, painting a portrait of a land both familiar and enchantingly unique.
The festival unfolds amid the golden glow of harvest time, celebrating abundance and community.An aodai performance among rippling waves of golden rice
The festival showcase the distinctive culture of the San Chi people who live at the foot of Thông Châu MountainVisitors can experience authentic San Chi culture at Ninh A Loc homestay, where they are welcomed into traditional wooden houses.
San Chi and Dao ethnic women decorate straw scarecrows, one of cultural exchange activities.Learning traditional hairstylesThis year’s festival is a beautiful intersection of cultures, connecting the diverse ethnic communities of Dong Ngu in a celebration of harmony, heritage, and the golden beauty of the harvest season.