Accordingly, from August 29 to 31, 2025, the Festival "Quintessence of the Northwest - Dien Bien 2025" will take place in Dien Bien Phu ward. This is a regional-scale event, chaired by Dien Bien province in coordination with 8 extended Northwest provinces and Ho Chi Minh City, to strengthen links in tourism development and promote the cultural identity of ethnic groups in the highlands.
The opening ceremony took place on the evening of August 29 at the Provincial Stadium, with a grand art program combining tradition and modernity, with the participation of domestic and foreign art troupes, especially a special fireworks display, opening a series of exciting activities within the framework of the Festival.
Next is the “Quintessence of the Northwest” Street Festival taking place on the evening of August 30 on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, with parades, folk song and dance performances, and folk crafts such as embroidery, brocade weaving, beeswax pattern making, and pounding rice cakes…
Unique cultural activities of ethnic groups in Dien Bien province are a highlight attracting tourists. Photo: Hoang Chau.
On August 31, the Conference on promoting, advertising and developing tourism in the Northwest - Ho Chi Minh City will take place to promote, introduce potentials, boost tourism development, new tourism products and services, typical tourist destinations, events, tourism stimulus programs and orientation for tourism development linkage.
In addition, the Festival also has a space to display tourism products, a culinary festival, a tourism photo exhibition and an art exchange program, with activities taking place at 7/5 Square.
The event is an opportunity to honor the quintessence of Northwest culture, promote the image of Dien Bien tourism as "Safe - Friendly - Attractive", contributing to promoting the socio-economic development of the region.
Source: https://svhttdl.dienbien.gov.vn/portal/pages/2025-07-30/Nhieu-hoat-dong-hap-dan-tai-Festival-Tinh-hoa-Tay-1.aspx
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