ĐBP - In late October, the main square in Zhengdong town, Jiangcheng county, Pu’er city, Yunnan province (China), was alive with vibrant colors. Looms and textiles from Vietnam, Laos, and China resonated together in a shared melody of friendship and cooperation.

ĐBP - Điện Biên is a land converging many cultural and tourism potentials with rich and diverse natural resources, and a unique cultural treasure trove of 19 ethnic groups living in the area.

ĐBP - Surpassing dozens of international teams from Laos and China, the Lao brocade weaving artisans from Núa Ngam commune, Điện Biên province, excellently won Second Prize at the 2025 “Pu’er - Creativity and Success” Ethnic Traditional Brocade Weaving Skills Competition.

ĐBP - The coffee festival linked with eco-tourism, held at Đào viên sơn in Búng Lao commune, attracted a large number of residents and tourists to participate in competitions and experiences.

ĐBP - Clearly recognizing the key role of the next generation in meeting ever-higher demands, the provincial Ethnic Arts Troupe has been dedicating much effort and enthusiasm to finding solutions to “rejuvenate” its team of dance artists. However, caught between a shortage of young talent and the specific difficulties of a mountainous province still facing many challenges, the Troupe’s rejuvenation problem is confronting many obstacles.

ĐBP - With the beauty of its terraced fields during the ripe rice season, Pu Nhi commune, Điện Biên province has recently become an attractive destination. However, the challenge now is how to develop tourism sustainably and systematically, awakening the potential of this land throughout all four seasons of the year.

ĐBP - Along the roads leading into the villages of the Thái people, it is not difficult to see bundles of rattan, nứa (a type of small bamboo), and bamboo leaning against the verandas of houses. For generations, the craft of rattan and bamboo weaving has been closely linked to the cultural life and livelihood of the Thái people. And now, that pride is multiplied as the rattan and bamboo weaving technique of the Thái people in Điện Biên province has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage.

ĐBP - In the current economic landscape, agritourism is emerging as a promising direction that not only promotes tourism growth but also drives agricultural production and improves farmers’ livelihoods. By allowing visitors to experience farming, explore rural life, and engage directly in agricultural activities, this model creates opportunities for cultural exchange, product promotion, and sustainable development.

ĐBP- In an era when digital transformation has become an inevitable trend across all aspects of life, from production and business to public administration and social activities, Điện Biên province is embracing the shift in the cultural sector as both an urgent necessity and a pioneering step. By harnessing modern technology, the province is preserving and promoting its cultural values while turning traditional heritage into a vibrant resource for contemporary life.

ĐBP - In recent years, community-based tourism, where visitors live, eat, and engage in daily activities with local residents to experience their traditional culture, has become increasingly popular. Seizing this trend, many households and individuals across the province have boldly invested in developing homestay tourism. This model not only enriches the province’s tourism products but also creates economic opportunities and improves incomes for local people.

ĐBP - The Thái ethnic group is one of the few in Vietnam that still preserves its own language and script. This language and writing system are not only used in daily communication but also reflect the cultural life, history, and customs formed and crystallized over generations.

ĐBP - In recent years, our province has paid attention to encouraging and supporting People’s Artisans and Distinguished Artisans, while preserving and promoting the values of cultural heritage. However, the implementation of policies for artisans and cultural heritage bearers still faces many difficulties and shortcomings that need to be addressed.

ĐBP - Leveraging its tourism potential, Điện Biên province has in recent years paid special attention to promotion and marketing, organizing a series of large-scale activities with regional and national reach. Yet to truly become the “heart of the Northwest” and an attractive tourism hub, Điện Biên needs not only policy direction from authorities but also active participation from businesses and local communities.

ĐBP - In recent times, the Điện Biên provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has focused on renovating, cleaning, and improving the environment at sites within the Điện Biên Phủ Battlefield Special National Relic. A pilot effort has been carried out at Hill D1 (home to the Điện Biên Phủ Victory Monument) and its surrounding pathways.

ĐBP - Điện Biên province, home to 19 ethnic groups each with its own distinct culture, places strong emphasis on preserving and promoting cultural identity, particularly within schools. This approach not only nurtures pride in heritage but also fosters responsibility among younger generations to safeguard and carry forward traditional values.

ĐBP - From September 19-21, Điện Biên hosted the 2025 Northwest Quintessence Festival - Điện Biên, an event featuring thousands of artisans, performers, students, and young people, leaving a profound impression on visitors. With pride and love for their homeland, every participant became a “special tourism ambassador,” helping to spread the cultural values of the Northwest and promote the image of a dynamic, friendly, and culturally rich Điện Biên to domestic and international friends.

ĐBP - The 2025 Northwest Quintessence Festival - Điện Biên has wrapped up, but the impressions and values it created continue to resonate. More than just a vibrant cultural showcase, the festival opened a new chapter of opportunities for tourism promotion, branding, and cooperation among provinces in the expanded Northwest alliance and Hồ Chí Minh City, especially for Điện Biên province.

ĐBP - Situated at the northwestern edge of the nation, Điện Biên province is renowned as the land that bears witness to heroic chapters of national history, while also embodying a vast cultural space where the unique identities of 19 ethnic groups converge and flourish.

ĐBP - The traditions, customs, and festivals of 19 ethnic groups have created a diverse and distinctive cultural identity for Điện Biên. Adding to this is a vast cultural heritage system with 22 national intangible cultural heritages, including the Then practice of the Tày, Nùng, and Thái people, as well as the Thái Xòe dance, both of which have been inscribed by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

ĐBP - For generations, the khèn has been a cultural symbol of the Mông people. Its sound is regarded as the “voice of the mountains and forests,” present in festivals, spiritual life, and daily activities.