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According to information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Giang province, Khau Vai Love Market has been recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage because it reflects the unique characteristics of the community and locality. Therefore, Khau Vai Love Market is not a place for trading agricultural products or necessities, but rather a place for heartfelt conversations and folk cultural and religious activities.
On the evening of April 26th, the Khau Vai Love Market Festival and the ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing it as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage took place in Ha Giang province. (Photo: Internet)
Over the three days from April 25-27, the love market features a series of unique and attractive activities reflecting the rich cultural identity of the ethnic groups, including: a beauty contest for women from the rocky plateau; an incense offering ceremony and a prayer for love at the Ông and Bà shrines in Khau Vai commune; and a prayer for peace at the Stone Maze courtyard in Khau Vai commune.
Traditional folk art and cultural performances by the local people, such as Nung and Giay ethnic folk songs; bronze drum dance, conical hat dance, scarf dance, and sword dance of the Giay ethnic group, are expected to provide a unique experience for visitors.
In addition, there are stalls displaying and introducing local specialties and cuisine right at the festival venues.
The Khau Vai Love Market is held only once a year, on the 27th day of the 3rd lunar month, and has become a meeting place for young men and women from the mountainous region to meet and find love. Photo: Internet
At Khau Vai Love Market, tourists can also visit and experience many activities: exploring the buckwheat flower valley and cosmos flower valley at the Stone Labyrinth; conquering the Ma Pi Leng cliff walking trail; visiting the Mong ethnic community tourism village in Pa Vi Ha hamlet, Pa Vi commune; taking a boat trip on Nho Que 1 hydroelectric reservoir to admire the Tu San gorge and Ma Pi Leng pass...
The Khau Vai Love Market has been around for over 100 years. This famous love market in Ha Giang province has become a meeting place for young men and women from the mountainous region to meet and find love. The market is also considered to have the potential for long-term revival and survival, ensuring respect for traditional values.
