The Na Hang District Ethnic Culinary Festival 2025 took place from March 7th to March 16th, 2025. Each day, between 4 and 15 teams participated, showcasing and preparing various dishes, creating a diverse and rich culinary experience.
This year, the competition attracted 134 participating teams, including 114 teams representing the people of villages and residential areas in the district and 20 teams representing union members, workers, and civil servants from grassroots trade unions under the District Labor Federation. In this competition, chefs and local people will introduce traditional dishes and promote the rich cultural identity of the Na Hang highlands to visitors from all over.
Unlike traditional feasts in the lowlands, the feasts of the Tay, Dao, and Mong people in Na Hang bear the distinct mark of the mountains and forests, with ingredients harvested from nature such as fish from Na Hang lake, local black pigs, wild vegetables, various types of bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and characteristic spices.
The unique feature of the dishes at the 2025 Na Hang District Ethnic Culinary Competition lies not only in the exquisite preparation but also in the harmonious combination of colors, flavors, and cultural significance. These dishes are not only for entertaining guests and offering to ancestors but also express the affection and appreciation for nature of the people in the highlands.
Below are some images of feasts featuring specialties from the Na Hang highlands in recent days. Readers can view and refer to these delicious dishes when visiting this place.
Specialty dishes from Na Hang at the 2025 Highland Culinary Culture Week.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 1
The first image shows a feast with Na Hang's specialty dishes, reflecting the mountainous region: five-colored sticky rice, local pork, wild vegetables, smoked sausage, etc. The dishes are meticulously arranged, combining colors and ingredients harmoniously.
The image of a Tay ethnic girl in traditional attire showcases the distinctive culture of Na Hang district in the highlands. The tempting feast seems to invite tourists to experience the rich and unique ethnic cuisine of the highlands.
The festive atmosphere is lively, imbued with a spirit of hospitality and pride in local cuisine.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 2
A traditional feast from a village in Na Hang district at the Na Hang District Highland Culinary Culture Week 2025. This is a lavish feast, showcasing the finest culinary traditions of the highlands, imbued with the flavors of the Tuyen Quang mountains and forests.
The highlight of the feast includes signature dishes such as: Na Hang grilled fish, steamed free-range chicken with lime leaves, smoked sausage, steamed snails with ginger, five-colored sticky rice, stir-fried stream shrimp, ant egg cakes, various types of wild vegetables, etc.
The specialty dishes of Na Hang not only showcase the abundance of Na Hang's natural beauty but also bear the strong cultural imprint of the ethnic people living there.
With meticulous preparation, this feast symbolizes the convergence of the essence of the mountains, forests, people, and culture.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 3
The feast in Ban Khoan village bears the cultural imprint of the ethnic minorities in the Na Hang highlands. The distinctive dishes include: boiled free-range chicken with lime leaves, smoked buffalo meat, chicken soup with wild bamboo shoots, grilled Na Hang fish, five-colored sticky rice, and various fresh fruits for dessert. The feast reflects the preservation and honoring of traditional dishes of the Tay, Dao, and Mong ethnic groups.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 2025 - Flavors of the mountains and forests, the essence of highland cuisine.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 4
The photo below captures a creatively arranged feast from Na Mu village at the Na Hang Highland Culinary Culture Week 2025. The unique dishes in the Na Hang feast include: buffalo skin salad with banana blossoms, steamed stone crab with lemongrass, grilled pork with mac mat leaves, chicken soup with bamboo shoots, grilled fish from Na Hang lake, various fresh fruits, and local specialty cakes.
The feast in Na Mu village is not only a delicious meal but also a work of art, reflecting the life, culture, and creativity of the people in the highlands.
The dishes are not only prepared with fresh ingredients and specialties from the mountains and forests, but also carry the flavors of nature and the skillful hands of the people of Na Hang.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 5
The Na Hang specialty feast from Lung Vai village offers a feast steeped in the essence of the mountains and forests, where each ingredient is closely intertwined with nature and the lives of the ethnic people. The dishes on the feast include: sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes, steamed wild vegetables, grilled pork with mắc khén spice, wild bamboo shoot soup, wild leaf-wrapped meatballs, bamboo tube wine, and more.
More than just a dish, this is a vibrant portrayal of the culinary traditions of the highlands, where people are intimately connected with nature.
Each dish showcases creativity in preparation and a harmonious blend of human ingenuity with the mountains and forests.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 6
The dishes featured in the feast below are a culinary masterpiece, combining the essence of the mountains and forests with creative presentation. Notable dishes include: grilled fish from Na Hang lake, steamed free-range chicken with mac mat leaves, and wild vegetable salad... These symbolize the abundance, creativity, and hospitality of the people of Na Hang.
The exquisite combination of fresh ingredients, skillful presentation, and distinctive flavors makes the feast not only visually appealing but also emotionally resonant for diners.
The feast showcases the abundance of local produce and the refined cooking techniques of the ethnic people.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 7
The feast from Dong Da 2 village at the Na Hang Culinary Culture Week 2025 not only showcased the sophistication of each dish but also demonstrated the harmony between nature and traditional highland cuisine.
Each dish on the feast table is prepared from fresh, high-quality ingredients, reflecting the unique culinary traditions of the ethnic minority communities. Furthermore, the combination with the visually appealing presentation creates a feast that is both visually stunning and rich in the flavors of Northwest Vietnam.
The dishes on the feast table include: boiled vegetables, fried stream fish, stir-fried stream shrimp, spring rolls wrapped in cabbage leaves, grilled local pork, rice wine,...
Na Hang Specialty Feast 8
Next comes the feast, featuring exquisite dishes from the mountainous regions of Northwest Vietnam. The ingredients, rich in mountain flavors, showcase the creativity, skill, and hospitality of the local people. The harmonious blend of colors, flavors, and presentation creates a visually stunning and captivating meal that enchants diners from the very first glance.
Each dish on the feast table holds a story about its origin, preparation method, and traditional culinary culture.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 9
The feast in Na Cao village offers a culinary experience steeped in the spirit of the highlands, where fresh, natural ingredients are transformed into colorful and flavorful dishes. Beyond showcasing the richness of local cuisine, the feast is a fusion of traditional essence and creative presentation.
The signature dishes in the feast include: five-colored sticky rice, steamed snails with forest leaves, rice cakes, wild vegetable salad with banana blossoms, rice wine, etc.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 10
The feast, featuring Na Thua village's specialty dishes from Na Hang, reflects both the richness of mountain cuisine and a part of the cultural identity passed down through generations. The dishes, though simple, are skillfully presented with passion and creativity by the locals. Each dish is closely linked to nature and the daily life of the ethnic people, helping visitors gain a deeper understanding of the beauty of highland cuisine.
A feast from Na Thua village.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 11
The feast in the photo below is a culinary masterpiece showcasing the abundance of nature along with the skill and sophistication of the people of Na Hang highlands. From mountain and forest ingredients to the presentation, each dish is not only appealing in flavor but also carries the long-standing cultural story of the ethnic people here.
The beautifully presented feast by the locals at the Na Hang Food Culture Week 2025 event.
Na Hang Specialty Feast 12
The feast from Ban Tam village at the Na Hang Culinary Culture Week 2025. The feast was beautifully arranged, showcasing community cohesion and the hospitality of the highland people. Each dish reflected the richness of nature and the unique ethnic culture of the highland people.
If you have the chance to visit Na Hang, remember to try the local specialties to experience the essence of highland cuisine!
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