WOMEN OF HA NHI ETHNIC MINORITY COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY – BASED TOURISM IN Y TY COMMUNE

Situated in northwestern Lao Cai province and belonged to Y Ty commune, Bat Xat district, Lao Chai hamlet is an example of human and nature harmonization. The neighborhood is a tourism gem with unique cultural trails, surrounded by magnificent terraced valleys and rocky moutains. In addition, Ha Nhi ethnic minority make up most of its population which imbues visitors with the comprehensive experience of the indegenous people customs. Although the community living in a remote mountainous area, local people shows hospitality toward visitors and welcome them to join in traditional practices and admire scenery.

In order to raise awareness of natural potentials of Lao Chai hamlet, Center for Nature Conservation and Development (CCD) conducted researches and surveys to determine the local community’s need of training in communication, tourism and agriculture skills. The main objective is to advance the Lao Chai’s women capacity in information approaching, cultivating techniques and tourism skills. Thus, local women will be able to manage the family’s finance, improve livelihood and better adapting to climate change and pandemics.