Lai Chau Tourism - Culture Week 2024: Highland identity in every experience

Here, visitors not only enjoy special dishes but also learn deeply about the culture and life of Lai Chau ethnic people.

The taste of mountains and forests through specialties

Lai Chau cuisine is not only an art but also a unique cultural heritage. In the culinary space, visitors will enjoy many traditional dishes associated with the lives of ethnic groups such as Thai, H'Mong, Dao, Ha Nhi.

Thang Co – the quintessence of Hmong cuisine: A traditional dish of the Hmong people, Thang Co has a special flavor from the meat and organs of livestock, combined with spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise. With its strong aroma and rich flavor, Thang Co is the soul of highland markets, where people gather and chat around the fire.

Smoked buffalo meat – the taste of preservation: Smoked buffalo meat, a traditional dish of the Thai and H'Mong people, is made from marinated meat and hung in the kitchen to dry naturally. With a delicious, mountain-like flavor, this dish not only shows creativity in food preservation but is also a meaningful souvenir for tourists.

Bamboo rice and suckling pig – a perfect combination: Bamboo rice, cooked in bamboo tubes with a sweet taste, when combined with suckling pig – a naturally raised pig, brings a complete meal full of the flavor of the mountains and forests. This is a dish that any tourist cannot forget when coming to Lai Chau.

Traditional dish with the flavor of Lai Chau mountains and forests.

In addition, other specialties such as Pa Pinh Top grilled fish, five-color sticky rice, or traditional corn wine also enrich visitors' culinary experience.

Recreating national life through cultural spaces

The ethnic cultural space is a place that authentically recreates the daily life and customs of the people in the Lai Chau highlands.

Weaving brocade – patterns from skillful hands: The brocade weaving process of the Thai and H'Mong people shows talent and pride.

Blacksmithing – the power of the Dao people’s hands: The sound of the forge and the images of the Dao people making tools create a lively feeling, reflecting creativity in life.

Traditional cooking – the breath of the highland fire: Recreating cooking methods such as making bamboo rice, grilling fish, the fire space connects the past with the present, helping visitors understand more about unique customs and practices.

Interact and feel the warmth from the locals

One of the greatest values ​​that cultural and culinary spaces bring is the opportunity to interact directly with the local people. Through simple stories, friendly eyes and hospitality, visitors not only enjoy food or participate in activities but also feel the spirit of Lai Chau people - sincere and warm. This is also an opportunity to promote and preserve traditional culture, especially in the context of modernization.

The meaning of cultural and culinary space

Cultural and culinary spaces are not simply places for tourists to explore but also play an important role in preserving and promoting the traditional values ​​of ethnic minorities. Each dish and each organized activity is part of the story of the harmony between people and nature, between cultural identity and sustainable development.

The cultural and culinary space of Lai Chau Tourism - Culture Week 2024 is an unmissable destination for those who want to learn and experience the identity of the Northwest highlands. From the taste of traditional dishes to unique cultural activities, this space opens up an inspiring journey of nature, people and culture of Lai Chau.

Not only does it bring a unique experience, this activity also contributes to preserving cultural heritage, conveying the message of respect and preserving the spiritual values ​​of the Northwest region. With all these values, the cultural and culinary space promises to leave an unforgettable impression on every visitor when coming to Lai Chau.

Ha An

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/tuan-du-lich-van-hoa-lai-chau-2024-ban-sac-vung-cao-trong-tung-trai-nghiem-ar909961.html