The “Sac Xuan Vung Cao” (Colours of Highland Spring) market was held at the foot of the ancient Muong Va tower over two days from January 24–25, aiming to create a shared cultural space, preserve and promote ethnic groups’ cultural identities, and showcase local images and tourism potential, linking cultural heritage with sustainable tourism development at the Muong Va tower site in Sop Cop commune.

The market fair featured 20 booths run by cooperatives from Sop Cop and neighbouring communes including Muong Leo, Pung Banh and Muong Lan, showcasing farm produce, traditional handicrafts, highland cuisine and other local products. The People’s Committee of Sop Cop commune plans to hold the market fair once a month to promote trade and attract visitors. The event also included cultural and traditional sporting activities such as booth tours, tug-of-war, stick pushing, blindfolded duck catching and crossbow shooting.

Earlier, on the evening of January 24, a cultural performance featuring 15 acts highlighting the distinctive traditions of ethnic communities was held at the market area, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors.

Highlights included a mass Xoe dance and a fireworks display, setting an upbeat tone for a series of spring celebrations and the “Sac Xuan Vung Cao” market fair in Muong Va hamlet, Sop Cop commune.