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Waving the red flag

Posted on 04 November 2009 by admin

The Red Dzao of Mo Si San commune celebrate a special festival that honours and protects the villagers from tigers.

Mo Si San commune is on the side of 1,800m mountain peak in the northwest province of Lai Chau . The local inhabitants belong to the Man Co hill tribe – a branch of the Red Dzao ethnic tree. High in the mountains the landscape is nearly always hidden by a thick layer of mist and cloud. In the late afternoon, the air is chilly, sometimes cold. In Mo Si San village there are around a hundred households. The people here are friendly, hospitable and joyful.
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The Textiles Of Sapa

Posted on 16 October 2009 by admin

Originally from china, the Tay , Xa Pho, Dzay, Dzao and H’Mong are the five main ethnic groups found in the scenic highlands near Sapa, all with unique cultures tradition, and spectacular textiles.
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Sapa - Lao Cai

Posted on 01 May 2009 by admin

Located 38km from Lao Cai City, Sapa is a district of Lao Cai Province. Sapa District is famous for Townlet Sapa, a beautiful and romantic resort in Vietnam. Continue Reading

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