“Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the Hmong Flute” Festival in Lao Cai

Art performances showcasing the distinctive cultural identity of the Hmong ethnic group at the festival. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA

A mass performance of Hmong flutes by 100 artisans and students from Sin Cheng. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA

Visitors explore booths showcasing traditional handicraft products of the Hmong people in Sin Cheng. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA

Thu Lao ethnic women in Sin Cheng preserve their traditional weaving craft, which has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA

“Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the Hmong Flute” Festival in Lao Cai

19/08/2026 09:40 GMT+

Thousands of visitors flocked to Sin Cheng Commune, Lao Cai Province, on August 15, 2026, to attend the first Sin Cheng Golden Season Festival 2026, themed “Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the Hmong Flute”. The festival took place amid the joyful atmosphere of the rice harvest season, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of golden terraced rice fields and the vibrant sounds of Hmong flutes echoing through the mountains and forests. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA