If Mui Dien (Dong Hoa Town) is the first place to welcome the sun on the mainland of Vietnam, Nghinh Phong Tower welcomes the east breeze and fresh air, the gift from the blue ocean.
Xi Thoai village (Xuan Lanh commune, Dong Xuan district) is one of the villages in Phu Yen that preserves the indigenous culture. With the support of the tourism sector, non-governmental organizations and especially the attention of the local government, Xi Thoai was recognized as the first mountainous cultural village in the province in 2000; a community cultural tourism village in 2014; and a traditional brocade weaving village in early 2024.
During the discussions on the past and future of Tuy Hoa city, the community always favors this city with a lot of love and expectations. But sometimes it becomes the concern for future vision of the city.
Xi Thoai Village, predominantly inhabited by the Ba Na ethnic group, with over 95% of its population, is renowned for its brocade weaving - a traditional art form integral to the cultural identity of the community. Over the centuries, this craft village has experienced rise and fall, at times facing dying trade.