Hang Chu is a highland commune of Bac Yen district, Son La, mainly inhabited by Mong people with ancient stone areas bearing spiritual traditions, long preserved by the people.

The first Hang Chu ancient stone festival was held.

Through the songs, dances and flute performances of local actors, actresses and artists, the performances at the opening ceremony on the evening of January 3 introduced to the masses and tourists the unique culture of the Mong people in the ancient stone area of ​​Hang Chu.

A large number of people and tourists attended the opening ceremony.

Taking place until January 5, the festival will have many rich activities, mainly recreating, reenacting and performing ancient rituals of the Mong ethnic group, such as: Tua Senh Stone Pillar Worship Ceremony, making panpipes, forging knives, making wine, singing folk songs... Thereby, contributing to promoting the image, land, and people of Hang Chu homeland as friendly and hospitable; along with unique and different tourism products, imbued with national cultural identity.

People are excited to attend the festival.

Mr. Ho A Dua, Chairman of Hang Chu Commune People's Committee, Head of the Organizing Committee said: "The festival is held right on the occasion of the traditional New Year of the Mong ethnic group, so people are more excited and eager to participate and experience the activities within the framework of the festival".

Local agricultural products are sold at the booths.

"Through this festival, the commune hopes to restore the cultural identities of the Mong people, such as the Mong panpipe, Mong dance, the Mong panpipe, and Mong knife forging... Secondly, we hope that through this festival, friends and tourists from near and far will know more about Hang Chu, and will promote and introduce Hang Chu so that Hang Chu will be known to more people," said Mr. Ho A Dua.

According to: vov.gov.vn