A trditional Tajik meal prepared during the summer period with mellon, flour, water or milk.

Inscribed in 2020 (15.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity As the eighth day of the fourth lunar month (Buddha's Birthday) approaches, the entire country, from otherwise tranquil Buddhist temples to bustling city centers, lights up with colorful lanterns. A rite to celebrate Shakyamuni's birth is observed nationwide and public processions of people holding lanterns are held. Records associating Buddhism and the lotus lanterns dates back to the 9th-century according to Samguksagi(Histrory of the Three Kingdoms). And there are records showing that the lotus lantern festival was organized around Buddha’s birthday in the Goryeo dynasty(918-1392). Originally a religious ritual to celebrate Shakyamuni's birth, Yeondeunghoe has become a representative national spring festival open to all. Made of a bamboo frame, or a steel wire frame covered by traditional paper, the lanterns decorating Buddhist temples and public spaces are crafted by traditional artisans who share their knowledge and skills with lay participants. Members of the public can participate in the festival carrying lanterns they made to express good wishes not only for themselves and their families, but for their neighborhoods and the entire nation. The lighting lanterns also symbolizes enlightening the minds of the individuals, the communities, and the whole society through Buddha's wisdom. The primary element of the annual festival starts with bathing an image of the baby Buddha as a ritual celebrating Shakyamuni's birth. This sacred ritual is followed by a public procession of lantern-bearing participants. After completing the procession, participants gather for recreational events. The spirit of unity culminates in collective game activities as social boundaries are temporarily erased.

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In order for the land to not be washed away and to have a certain moisture and fertility, residents of the Đồng Văn karst plateau gathered rocks on the surface to form a edge. Large rocks with relatively flat surfaces are placed below; Small, rough rocks are placed on top to form a trapezoid. The height of the rocky shore depends on the terrain of each field. But where only rock holes have soil, they still stack rocks to keep the soil moist and colored for a long time. People have made specialized production tools to fit the soil type on the rocky mountains. For example, the Hmông plow has a small blade, thick corn, a slightly blunt blade, and an upward-curving tip to prevent chipping. shatters upon impact with rocks. The butterfly hoe's tiny, triangular blade is simpler to navigate into cracks in rocks because it is concave at the tail. Main crops planted on rocky fields include tobacco, flax, melon, squash, buckwheat, corn, and legumes. The primary method of cultivation is intercropping, which not only maximizes the potential of the soil but also builds a vegetative layer on the surface to stop erosion. During the process of labor and production, residents of the Đồng Văn karst plateau also create many tangible and intangible cultural values ​​such as cuisine, means of transportation, agricultural calendar, and folk literature treasures. , folk songs, folk music, agricultural rituals, etc.

Silver is closely associated with and has an important meaning in the lives of the Red Yao people. The Silver Carving profession of the Red Yao people has existed for a long time, containing many unique values of the ethnic group. In the past, Silver Carving was mainly used to create jewelry, decorative accessories on traditional Yao clothing, or silver coins. They only used pure silver to preserve the prestige of their traditional profession. Silver Carving also requires meticulousness, meticulousness as well as experience passed down through many generations. From the stages of choosing silver to heating silver, all are performed by experienced people. The carving stage is also done entirely by hand. Using rudimentary tools and manual techniques, craftsmen skillfully crafted and engraved silver products to create sophisticated patterns and sharp shapes: bracelets, buttons, rings, pendants, silver bells... Commonly used patterns: sunken patterns, raised patterns, butterfly patterns, dragons, melon seeds, swirls on the top of the head, willow leaves, engraved names... According to traditional experience, after carving, the Yao people will use a type of forest tree to coat the silver to create a bright and perfect whiteness for the product. The Yao people also create many product models with innovative patterns and unique designs to sell to tourists. The Silver Carving profession of the Red Yao people demonstrates the patience, meticulousness, dexterity, sophisticated and skillful techniques of the craftsmen, reflecting the soul, intelligence and aesthetics of the Red Yao people in Sa Pa - Lao Cai. The Silver Carving profession is maintained to serve the life, beliefs, religions as well as to create unique products for tourists.