Traveling with the Bru-Van Kieu people

Since Nettin Tourism and Information Co., Ltd. invested in tourism exploitation in Coi Da and Khe Sung villages, Ngan Thuy commune (Le Thuy), Bru-Van Kieu people here have begun to ‘learn’ to do tourism. . Thanks to that, the local tourism potential is awakened, the material and spiritual life of the people is gradually raised.
A land rich in potential

Khe Sung and Coi Da villages are located on National Highway 9B, where the Bru-Van Kieu people live. The people here have a rich cultural treasure and are blessed with a charming landscape full of lakes, streams and magnificent cave systems. Among them are Cha Loi cave (Dai General cave), Van Cong cave, Van cave, Kieu cave, Nuoc Lanh slot… In addition, this place also has grasslands like on the vast green steppe that the locals call it. “Valley of Love”. Coming to Ngan Thuy, tourists will visit Cha Loi cave. Inside the cave, there is a system of “stalagmites” and stalactites that are still intact, such as stalactites, white tubular stalactites, elephant symbols, chandeliers, wells and underground rivers. It is likened to a magnificent palace. The beauty inside Cha Loi cave. Inside, there are 7 stalactite columns erected to the ceiling of the cave, carved by the Creator in all shapes and shimmering. At the end of the cave is a stage created by the armed forces during the anti-American years to organize meetings and public and cultural speeches. Talking about Nuoc Chien slot in Coi Da village, many tourists inside and outside the province already know about the wild beauty here. Coming here, visitors will experience when bathing in the cool, blue spring water, flowing through the rocky crevices and enjoying the peaceful space and beautiful scenery among the green forests in the vast mountains. .. Coming to the Bru-Van Kieu people in Khe Sung and Coi Da villages, visitors will enjoy the captivating folk songs and enjoy the local cuisine with many delicious and unique dishes. Every year, in the 10th lunar month, visitors can also attend the famous new rice celebration of the Bru-Van Kieu people. Change through travel At the end of 2018, Netin Tourism and Information Co., Ltd opened a tour to explore nature and learn about the culture of Bru-Van Kieu people in Quang Ninh and Le Thuy districts. Mr. Tran Xuan Cuong, Director of the Company said: “On the first day, I took a group of experts to survey to open the tour, the villagers looked at me with strange and probing eyes. When listening to me explain how to organize discovery tourism, with absolute respect for the natural landscape, people understand and actively cooperate.” Currently, the tour is attractive with experiences, such as: exploring caves, bathing in streams, sleeping in tents in the forest, camping in the valley of love, learning about life and enjoying local products. In order to develop tourism in a sustainable way, the company has supported people with 40 million VND, combined with other resources to build 7 models of fruit trees. Ms. Ho Thi Luu in Coi Da village raises chickens to provide tourists. Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ngan Thuy Commune said: “Since the tourist route came here, the potential of the locality has begun to be awakened. They also have income from selling agricultural products and souvenirs. The festivals of the people have more conditions for development”. On average, each year, Coi Da and Khe Sung villages welcome about 1,000 tourists, directly creating jobs for 12 local households. The products they produce, such as: sticky rice with charcoal, wicker products, chickens, and pigs are all consumed. In order to serve and develop the economy and tourism, in recent years, Bru-Van Kieu people in Ngan Thuy commune have also been supported to grow glutinous rice, build model gardens, develop livestock and many other industries. Other benefits… Ms. Ho Thi Luu’s family, in Coi Da village, Ngan Thuy commune, grows 3.5 sao of wet rice for two crops, each year getting nearly a ton of rice. In addition, she also raises cows and hundreds of poultry to serve tourists. In the sample garden, she planted over 100 pepper trees and many fruit trees. Besides, she also trades and opens food and beverage services to serve tourists. Some weeks, her family welcomes from 2 to 3 groups of tourists up to dozens of people. With the diversified economic development, each year, Ms. Luu’s family has an income of nearly 100 million VND. “Since doing tourism, I have learned how to cook, raised ant chickens, and grown glutinous rice to serve guests. As a result, family life is also increasingly improved. I no longer have to go to the forest to cut wood,” said Ho Vui, a resident of Coi Da village. Mr. Vui’s house is near Nuoc Chien slot, where many tourists visit. Taking advantage of this, his family opened a food service, selling groceries, so the income was stable. Mr. Ho Van Thin, from Khe Sung village shared: “Every time a tourist comes, I am called by Nettin Tourism and Information Co., Ltd. to carry goods and support campers. At my house, I also work as an “office” for guests to send things, cook and rest … “. Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Secretary of Ngan Thuy Commune Party Committee, added that the local tourism potential is great, so the commune creates favorable conditions for units wishing to invest and exploit. The commune will also support people with cooking training, home improvement, environmental sanitation, restoration of folk songs, musical instruments and traditional knitting. In economic terms, the commune will mobilize people to develop afforestation, animal husbandry, planting more trees and fruit trees; building model gardens, investing in more facilities to make tourism in a sustainable way…