Insights and Stories from Sapa and the Northern Borderbelt provinces of Vietnam.
Building the Future of Community-Based Tourism in Northern Vietnam
For more than twenty-five years, ETHOS has believed that responsible tourism should create lasting opportunities for local communities. Our new apprenticeship programme is the next step in that journey, combining education, professional training and community leadership to help prepare the next generation of women working in community-based tourism across northern Vietnam.
The Sacred Books of the Red Dao: Ritual Manuscripts, Handmade Paper and Living Knowledge
Hidden within the mountains of Sa Pa, the Red Dao preserve a remarkable literary and spiritual tradition. Their handwritten ritual books, created on handmade paper and passed from teacher to student for generations, remain central to ceremonies, healing and community life. Discover how these unique manuscripts are made, who can read them and why they continue to play such an important role in Red Dao culture today.