Discovering the cultural colors of the highlands at Pha Din market fair, Son La

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Son La - Cultural, culinary and highland product space at Pha Din market fair, Binh Thuan commune brings unique and attractive experiences to visitors.

On June 27, Pha Din market fair in Binh Thuan commune officially went into operation, opening up a unique cultural and culinary space, contributing to creating a highlight to attract tourists to the historic Pha Din pass.

The market fair is held every Saturday, from 10am to 9pm, serving the sightseeing and experience needs of people and tourists.

Du khách và người dân trải nghiệm xay ngô làm mèn mén tại chợ phiên Pha Đin, xã Bình Thuận, tỉnh Sơn La. Ảnh: Văn Thiệu
Tourists and locals experience grinding corn to make men men at Pha Din market fair, Binh Thuan commune, Son La province. Photo: Van Thieu

Right in the first market session, the atmosphere became bustling with a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

Coming to Pha Din market fair, visitors can immerse themselves in the cultural space imbued with the identity of the H'Mong people. Many attractive experiential activities such as grinding corn with stone mortars to make men men, grilling fish, pounding banh day.

Besides, there are booths introducing traditional cuisine with black chicken, thang co and many clean agricultural products, handicrafts, and local brocade.

Tham quan gian hàng thổ cẩm và trải nghiệm nướng cá. Ảnh: Văn Thiệu
Visiting brocade booths and experiencing grilling fish at the market fair. Photo: Van Thieu

In addition to cultural experiences, visitors can also enjoy folk art performances, cultural exchanges with local people and check-in in the majestic scenery of Pha Din Pass in the cool atmosphere typical of the highlands.

Mr. Nguyen Thanh Cong, a tourist from Hanoi, said that this is the first time he has participated in the fair on the top of Pha Din Pass.

The space is very unique, imbued with cultural identity. I like the most being able to directly experience traditional activities and enjoy the dishes of the H'Mong people," he shared.

Trải nghiệm ẩm thực và mua nông sản tại chợ phiên Pha Đin. Ảnh: Văn Thiệu
Experience buying agricultural products and food stalls at Pha Din market fair. Photo: Van Thieu

Mr. Hoang Van Thuc, Muong E commune, said that the fair brings a joyful and meaningful atmosphere, while creating more opportunities to promote local culture and products to tourists.

Mr. Pham Quang Huy, Secretary of the Party Committee of Binh Thuan commune, said that Pha Din market fair will be maintained regularly, becoming a typical tourism product of the locality. The market fair fair contributes to spreading the cultural identity of ethnic groups, linking tourism development with preserving historical relics and traditional values.

Du khách trải nghiệm chợ phiên Pha Đin và giao lưu văn nghệ. Ảnh: Văn Thiệu
Tourists experience Pha Din fair and cultural exchange. Photo: Van Thieu
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