ĐBP - With a rich history, distinctive culture, and magnificent nature, Điện Biên province aims to develop tourism into a key economic sector. However, to achieve this goal, improving the quality of the tourism workforce is one of the key factors that must be prioritized in the coming years.

ĐBP - Known for its rich tapestry of ethnic cultures, Điện Biên province is home to numerous traditional crafts, many of which have been officially recognized and are considered important elements of intangible cultural heritage. These age-old trades are not only a testament to local ingenuity but also a legacy that must be safeguarded and passed down through generations.

ĐBP - With the goal of enhancing the spiritual and cultural life of the people and contributing to the implementation of the National Target Program for New-style Rural Development, the Điện Biên provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has launched several practical activities to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, embedding culture deeply into the community’s life.

ĐBP - Located nearly 40km from the center of Mường Nhé district (Điện Biên province), Nậm Sin village in Chung Chải commune is the only place in the province where the Si La ethnic group resides.

ĐBP - On the afternoon of May 26, at the Victory Monument of Điện Biên Phủ, the Điện Biên provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Vietnam Olympic Committee, organized the Children’s Olympic Day 2025 program. The program was attended by Trần Văn Mạnh, General Secretary of the Vietnam Olympic Committee.

ĐBP - As a pivotal center for the economic, cultural, and social development of Điện Biên province, Điện Biên Phủ city is home to a rich trove of historical significance, traditional cultural heritage, and distinctive natural landscapes. These assets provide a strong foundation for the city to evolve into a regional hub for cultural, historical, and eco-tourism in Northwestern region of Vietnam. Amidst rapid urbanization, the city has chosen to preserve its unique identity as a path to sustainable tourism development.

ĐBP - With its unique advantages and untapped potential, along with strong determination and a clear strategic direction, Điện Biên is gradually establishing itself as a distinctive, captivating destination on the tourism map of the Northwestern region and Vietnam as a whole.

ĐBP - After the major April 30 - May 1 holiday of the country, which welcomed over 60,000 visitors, tourism in Điện Biên province is preparing for the off-peak season. The local tourism industry is implementing various solutions to maintain its appeal and retain visitors, ensuring that the flow of tourists doesn’t “break” with the seasons.

ĐBP - On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory (May 7, 1954-2025), Điện Biên province solemnly held a flag raising ceremony and inaugurated the A Pa Chải Flagpole (Sín Thầu commune, Mường Nhé district). This meaningful structure is not only of great historical significance but also a sacred symbol affirming Vietnam’s territorial sovereignty at the border junction of Vietnam, Laos, and China.

ĐBP - The stilt house, a distinctive architectural feature of the Thái ethnic minority group in Vietnam’s northwest, stands as a cultural emblem deeply rooted in tradition. Recently, Mường Lay town, Điện Biên province was honored with a national record: “The town with the highest density of traditional stilt houses of the white Thái ethnic group in Vietnam”. For generations, the white Thái community in Mường Lay has preserved these wooden stilt houses not only as homes but as sacred cultural symbols.

ĐBP - Deep in Nậm Pồ district, Điện Biên province, amidst the rugged mountains and Dao villages nestled in the clouds of Northwestern region, there lives a quiet man who preserves a vital part of his ethnic culture’s soul through the brush and ancient Dao Nôm script. He is Lý Lìn Siểu, a distinguished Dao artisan from Sín Chải village, Nà Hỳ commune, who for nearly 50 years has tirelessly kept alive the Dao Nôm script and traditional rituals, heritage gradually fading away.

ĐBP - Mường Ảng district, Điện Biên province is not only famous for its distinct coffee flavor, but also a land rich in the cultural heritage of ethnic minority communities. In the spiritual life of residents, grassroots art troupes have become a vital bridge connecting tradition and modernity, past and present, allowing cultural identity to permeate every community activity.

ĐBP - On the morning of May 8, the people’s committee of Mường Lay town, Điện Biên province, in coordination with the Vietnam records organization, held a ceremony at the Mechanical Wharf of Mường Lay to announce the Vietnam record “The town with the highest density of traditional stilt houses of the white Thái ethnic group in Vietnam”.

ĐBP - The flag raising ceremony and the installation of a plaque at the A Pa Chải Flagpole - the border point of three countries: Vietnam, Laos, and China will take place on May 7 at Sín Thầu commune, Mường Nhé district, Điện Biên province. This event holds special significance as it marks the 71st anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory (May 7, 1954 - May 7, 2025), and preparations are being quickly completed by relevant agencies and units to ensure a solemn and meaningful ceremony.

ĐBP - Over the recent five-day Reunification Day and Labor Day holiday, Điện Biên province welcomed 60,100 domestic and international tourists who came to explore its historical sites and cultural attractions.

ĐBP - The special artistic program titled “Non sông gấm vóc - Một dải vinh quang” (Unified Fatherland - A Strip of Glory) was held on the evening of May 3 at the Điện Biên provincial Stadium, organized by the People’s Committee of Điện Biên province to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the South Liberation and National Reunification Day, the 71st anniversary of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory, and the 135th birth anniversary of President Hồ Chí Minh.

ĐBP - On the evening of May 2, the final rehearsal of the special artistic program “Non sông gấm vóc - Một dải vinh quang” (Unified Fatherland - A Strip of Glory) took place at the Điện Biên provincial Stadium.

ĐBP - As the holiday season approaches, the atmosphere at tourist destinations across Điện Biên is becoming increasingly vibrant. From the historic sites of heroic victories to eco-tourism destinations, preparations are in full swing with the goal of providing the best possible service as visitor numbers are expected to surge. Điện Biên tourism is ready to welcome visitors to explore and experience this land of rich history and culture.

ĐBP - Localities across the country are urgently and decisively implementing the policy of merging administrative units at the provincial level, reviewing and expanding the commune level to streamline the administrative apparatus and reduce intermediaries. While the province grows larger, and districts are eliminated, with communes being expanded, this process helps simplify the political system but also brings many challenges, including preserving traditional culture.

ĐBP - A new wave of digital technology is sweeping across the museums in Điện Biên province, directly impacting exhibition spaces, storage facilities, and creating new ways for the public to “touch” history in a more vivid and accessible manner. The digital transformation efforts of local museums are gradually modernizing the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage in this historically significant region of the far West of Vietnam.