ĐBP — In November, the cheerful and vibrant atmosphere of the National Great Unity Day spreads across the villages, hamlets, and neighborhoods throughout Điện Biên Province. From urban to rural areas, border regions and remote areas, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or social status, everyone joins in festive singing and celebrations in the spirit of unity.

ĐBP – The awards ceremony for the "Outstanding Tour Guide Competition", held as part of the National Tourism Year 2024 in Điện Biên, took place on Friday at the Provincial Conference and Culture Centre.

ĐBP – The photo exhibition “Cultural Diversity of Điện Biên’s Ethnic Groups”, highlighting the unique beauty of the province's diverse ethnic communities, took place from November 14 to 17 at the May 7 Square in Điện Biên Phủ City.

ĐBP — Nestled amid the towering mountains, Tằng Quái Pass (located at the border between Ẳng Nưa and Ngối Cáy communes in Mường Ảng District) has become a popular destination for those captivated by the majesty of the Northwest landscape and passionate about cloud hunting. The billowing layers of clouds that blanket the Mường Khoe Valley create an intense attraction for young visitors.

ĐBP – The People’s Committee of Điện Biên District in Điện Biên Province on Friday presented the national intangible cultural heritage certificate for the art of costume decoration of the Lao people.

ĐBP – The 2024 National Great Unity Day celebration took place in Ổ Village, Lay Nưa Commune, Mường Lay Town in Điện Biên Province on Saturday morning.

ĐBP – Nearly 200 students from Thanh Yên and Noong Luống secondary schools in Điện Biên District, Điện Biên Province participated in a two-day experience programme called "Becoming Điện Biên Soldiers".

ĐBP - The Đà River in Mường Lay Town undergoes two distinct seasons: the rising waters season and the receding waters season. Around late September and early October, the river starts to swell, transforming the landscape into a breathtaking harmony of land and water, drawing in throngs of visitors from far and wide.

ĐBP – On October 26, Mường Lay Town kicked off its 2024-25 Đà River Flood Season Tourism Festival, hosted by the People’s Committee of Điện Biên Province.

ĐBP – The art performance celebrating the opening of the 2024-2025 Flood Season Tourism Festival on the Đà River took place at the Mường Lay Mechanical Boat Dock in Điện Biên Province on Friday.

ĐBP - On October 18 and 19, Điện Biên District in cooperation with the People’s Committee of Noong Luống Commune, successfully revived the 2024 new rice celebration of the Thái ethnic group at U Va village.

ĐBP – The Tủa Chùa District Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week 2024 commenced on Friday evening, organised by the district People’s Committee.

ĐBP – The Mông panpipe performance and traditional costume show took place at the Tủa Chùa District Convention Centre in the northern mountainous province of Điện Biên on Thursday. This event was part of the 2024 Tủa Chùa District’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Week.

ĐBP – More than 530 athletes from 14 teams, representing communes, townships, professional departments, and schools in Tủa Chùa District, Điện Biên Province, are competing in the Week of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The event, which runs from October 16 to 20, is organised by the Tủa Chùa District’s People's Committee.

ĐBP - A special art performance titled "The Party - Everlasting Trust" was held on Wednesday evening at Điện Biên Phủ City’s Square to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Điện Biên Provincial Party Committee (October 10, 1949 – October 10, 2024).

ĐBP – On Thursday, the Điện Biên Phủ Historical Victory Museum, in collaboration with the Tôn Đức Thắng Memorial Management Board (An Giang Province), opened a photo exhibition themed "Uncle Tôn and the Vietnam People's Army."

ĐBP – Mường Lay Town in Điện Biên Province will host its first-ever ‘Floating Water Season’ tourism event on the Đà River, officially commencing on October 26, 2024.

ĐBP – The Thái Chà Nưa people, part of the White Thái ethnic group, traditionally reside near water sources such as rivers and streams in Điện Biên Province. Over generations, they have cultivated and safeguarded various unique cultural traditions, with one of the most prominent being the ‘village spirit worship’ ritual. This ceremony is a profound cultural and spiritual practice, reflecting the strong bond between the Thái community and the spiritual world that pervades their everyday lives.

ĐBP - A standout in the culinary traditions of Điện Biên Province's ethnic groups is xôi ngũ sắc, or five-coloured sticky rice, a signature dish of the Thái people. This vibrant dish is a central feature of their festivals and New Year celebrations, admired not only for its visual appeal and fragrant aroma but also for the deeper cultural meanings it embodies.

ĐBP - The unique living environment and climate of the highlands have shaped the distinct customs of the Mông people, one of which is the way they prepare dishes suited to their surroundings and weather.