The sound of gongs echoing through the mountains, the graceful spins of Pa Co and Ta Oi (ethnic groups) dances, once thought to belong only to the memory of old festivals, are now alive again in A Luoi 2. Here, a Co Tu girl named A Rel Thuy Linh, along with local youth, continue to nurture their passion, bringing the heritage of their homeland to life with vibrant performances that immerse audiences in the atmosphere of a true festival.

Culinary culture not simply is about food but also contains stories about the vibrant life of indigenous people. In the vast Truong Son mountains, the dishes of Ta Oi, Pa Co, Co Tu ethnic groups are rich with the flavors of the forest from available natural ingredients, combined with age-old secrets, creating unique values found nowhere else.

From creating entertaining clips to advertise products to make a living in the bustling city during his early days of "leaving the forest for the streets," the name "David Nop" has now become a fixture on the internet, winning the love of the youth in Hue and gradually spreading among young people nationwide.

Hong Thai is a commune located near the Vietnam - Laos border, recognized as one of the most economically disadvantaged areas in A Luoi. Over 91% of the population here is of Ta Oi ethnic group, with livelihoods primarily center on agriculture and forestry.

A Roang is a border commune of A Luoi district, which is about 90km away from Hue city center. People living here are mainly the Ta Oi people. Being located at the foot of the majestic Truong Son Mountain, A Roang was once a poor and extremely difficult place to travel to. However, it is now an attractive destination for visitors who love the rustic beauty of people and villages in wild mountains and forests, or immersing themselves in waterfalls and lakes in the middle of mountains and forests.

When mentioning the artisan Mai Thi Hop (born in 1963, of the Ta Oi ethnic group, from Lam Dot commune, A Luoi district), people often known her as the person who preserves and upholds the cultural identity of her ethnic group through 'Zeng.' Her entire life has been closely associated with interesting stories revolving around this unique handicraft product...

Patterns on Zeng and small products made of Zeng by Ta Oi artisans in the mountainous district of A Luoi have been so impressive. Lovers of this traditional fabric not only want to own products, but also visit remote villages to experience firsthand the weaving process.

Dozens of fashion design students from Ho Chi Minh City have had exciting experiences when they stayed and ate with Ta Oi people (A Luoi), and learned about their Zèng weaving.

Boi p'ruc is the name of the salt with leaves and seeds of the Ta Oi people in the A Luoi highland. This is the "divine" salt used for many dishes of the Ta Oi people on weekdays and traditional holidays.

With the same value as Zèng cloth, the Amber sleeping mat of Ta Oi people (in A Luoi) also takes a lot of effort to produce. To make this product, sometimes the process of picking leaves, stripping, drying, dyeing, knitting… takes more than a month. Ta Oi girl, before coming to her husband's house, must have a few of these mats as an offering to show love and respect for the groom's family.