(Baonghean.vn) - Mon Son - Luc Da Festival is one of the unique festivals and carries the cultural identity of the Thai ethnic group in Con Cuong district. Besides the beautiful natural scenery, Mon Son also attracts tourists by the unique cultural identity of the local people.
The Mon Son - Luc Da Festival is held every April, an occasion for the young generation, people and ethnic minorities in Western Nghe An to commemorate the senior cadres, the outstanding children of the homeland who wholeheartedly followed the Party. The festival is also an occasion for Con Cuong district to organize the 93rd anniversary of the establishment of the first Party cell in Western Nghe An (April 14, 1931 - April 14, 2024). In the photo: Panorama of Mon Son commune. Photo: Sach NguyenThe Mon Son - Luc Da Festival takes place with many solemn rituals and many activities imbued with the cultural identity of the Thai ethnic group in Con Cuong. In addition to the performing arts, the festival also has many experiential activities such as brocade weaving competitions, Giang River fishing competitions, stilt walking, throwing cones, etc. Visitors to the festival can participate in unique cultural experiences of the Thai people. In the photo: People are excited about the festival. Photo: Sach NguyenComing to the festival, visitors have the opportunity to visit the memorial house of Mr. Vi Van Khang. In April 1931, at Mr. Vi Van Khang's stilt house, the Mon Son Commune Party Cell was established, with comrade Vi Van Khang as Secretary. This is the first Party Cell in the mountainous and highland areas of Nghe An. The house is also a meeting place, a place to print documents and leaflets, and a workplace for many officials of the Regional and Provincial Party Committees. In the photo: Panorama of Mr. Vi Van Khang's memorial house. Photo: Nguyen BookExperience the brocade weaving competition. Photo: Nguyen BookJoin in the fishing competition. Photo: Sach NguyenComing to Mon Son, visitors can row a boat on the poetic Giang River, enjoy the fresh air and beautiful natural scenery. Photo: Sach NguyenPha Lai Dam is considered a hidden gem in the middle of Tay Nghe forest. Visitors can experience bathing in the stream. This is an ideal check-in spot when coming to Mon Son. Photo: Sach NguyenComing to the festival, visitors can also enjoy attractive dishes of the Thai people in Con Cuong. Photo: Sach NguyenThe Mon Son - Luc Da Festival is not only a cultural activity but also an attractive tourism product. The festival is an occasion to kick off the 2024 tourist season in Con Cuong, contributing to attracting tourists to Nghe An, promoting the local socio-economic development. In the photo: Tourists experience the bamboo dance at the Mon Son community tourism site. Photo: Sach Nguyen
With its available potential, Mon Son is being invested in developing tourism systematically, aiming at eco-tourism, community tourism and cultural tourism. This place promises to become an ideal destination for tourists who love to explore nature and experience indigenous culture. Especially during the upcoming April 30 - May 1 holiday, Mon Son is definitely an address that cannot be missed by tourists on their journey to explore the West.
