A four-day festival highlighting the terraced fields in Mu Cang Chaidistrict wrapped up in the northern mountainous province of Yen Baion September 29.

The event aimed to promote MuCang Chai’s magnificent terraced rice fields, which are recognised as anational scenic site, while introducing to domestic and foreignvisitors the farming habits and unique culture of the Mong ethnicpeople.

As one of the most popular destinations ofthe northwest, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields have long been known by manyvisitors because of the fields’ spectacular beauty.

The fields are visible from virtually everywhere in the district as they expand over 2,600 hectares.

In addition to promoting the land and people of the region, thefestival also meant to raise local awareness of preserving and upholdingthe northwest’s historical values in line with sustainable tourismdevelopment.

As part of the region’s culture, sportsand tourism week, the event was expected to raise visitors’ love forthe diligent people of the district.

A string ofactivities were held during the event, including a sports festival, aphoto exhibition themed “Mu Cang Chai – golden stairs”, a mountainousmarket, and contests to make Day cakes and plough rice fields.-VNA