The Autumn Festival “Fragrance of Autumn” 2026 will take place in Bac Ha commune, Lao Cai province from August 28th to September 6th, 2026. The event is a series of unique cultural, sports, and tourism activities, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd. Highlights include the opening ceremony, a running race, the final round of the traditional horse race, ethnic folk art performances, and a hands-on experience in making traditional sticky rice cakes. This is an opportunity for visitors to discover the unique natural beauty, culture, and cuisine of the white plateau region.
The Autumn Festival, themed “Fragrance of Autumn,” in 2026 is a large-scale cultural, sports, and tourism event held at the commune level in Bac Ha commune, Lao Cai province. Taking place from August 28th to September 6th, 2026, the Festival aims to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the successful August Revolution and National Day on September 2nd, while also promoting the traditional cultural values, natural landscapes, and distinctive products of the white plateau region.
A series of enriching activities will begin with the opening ceremony on the morning of August 29th at Hoang A Tuong Mansion Square, combined with a 10km running race titled "Amidst the Golden Colors of the Ripe Rice Fields". On the same day, the exciting August horse racing final will take place at the central stadium of the commune. Visitors can also experience the traditional buffalo market on the mornings of August 29th and September 5th, as well as explore the Bac Ha Market on the morning of August 30th, where local products are displayed and exchanged.
Cultural and culinary spaces are an integral part of the Festival. Traditional ethnic art performances such as Mong flute dance, Xoe dance, coin dance, and folk singing will be presented at the Bac Ha Cultural Market and the Hoang A Tuong Mansion. In particular, the "Introducing the Bac Ha Feast" event on the morning of August 31st will showcase the essence of local cuisine, alongside specialties such as thang co (a traditional stew), sour pho (noodle soup), corn cakes, and Ban Pho corn wine. Visitors will also have the opportunity to directly participate in the traditional rice flake making experience in the "Autumn Flavors on the White Plateau of Bac Ha" program from September 1st to 2nd.
Furthermore, the Festival also encourages visitors to explore other attractive destinations in Bac Ha such as Bac Ha Temple, Ngai Thau Hill, Na Hoi Grass Hill, Ban Zai Waterfall, and traditional cultural villages like Ban Pho, Phec Bung, and Nam Tho. This event not only offers many fun and entertaining activities but also contributes to attracting tourists, creating jobs, and promoting sustainable socio-economic development for the locality.
Highlights include the opening ceremony combined with a 10km running race "Amidst the Golden Rice Fields" at Hoang A Tuong Mansion Square. The final round of the traditional horse racing competition at the central stadium of the commune attracted a large number of tourists. Activities include experiencing the traditional rice flake making process "The Flavors of Autumn on the White Plateau of Bac Ha". Introducing the "Bac Ha Feast" and enjoying local culinary specialties such as thang co (a type of stew), sour pho (noodle soup), and corn wine. Cultural exchange programs showcasing the unique ethnic culture of the highlands (Mong flute dance, xoe dance, folk singing). Exploring the traditional buffalo market and Bac Ha market, along with many tourist destinations such as Bac Ha Temple and Hoang A Tuong Mansion.
From 28/08/2026 - 06/09/2026










































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