The opening ceremony was attended by Vừ A Bằng, Deputy Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, alongside representatives from various provincial departments and sectors, as well as heads of districts, towns, and cities in Điện Biên Province and neighbouring districts. A large number of residents and tourists were also in attendance.
In his opening address, Lường Tuấn Anh, Chairman of the Tủa Chùa District People's Committee, highlighted that Tủa Chùa holds significant potential for developing cultural and ecological tourism. This includes community tourism models, showcasing the distinctive culinary culture of ethnic groups, and promoting 'one commune one product' (OCOP) initiatives. Other key attractions include exploring the Đà River reservoir, market tours, night markets, cave exploration, and admiring terraced fields and rocky plateaus.
In recent years, tourism in Điện Biên Province, and particularly in Tủa Chùa District, has thrived, making the region an increasingly popular destination. Tourism is gradually becoming a cornerstone of Tủa Chùa’s economy, driving socio-economic development and contributing to the province's tourism development strategy by 2025, with a vision for 2030.
The Tủa Chùa District Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week 2024 ran from 16th to 20th October, offering a variety of activities. These included volleyball and women’s football tournaments for the "Shan Tuyết" Cup, ethnic sports competitions, a Mông flute performance contest, and a traditional costume show featuring the district's ethnic groups. There were also rice cake pounding and corn grinding competitions to prepare mèn mén, an arts programme, a culinary competition, a red-whiskered bulbul singing contest, and the Mông ethnic people's new rice celebration, along with a range of fun and experiential activities.
On the opening night, attendees enjoyed a special artistic programme featuring 13 singing and dancing performances, themed around the vibrant highlands and the stunning rocky landscape of Tủa Chùa – a place where people from all directions come together. The evening concluded with a display of solidarity, a fireworks show to mark the beginning of the event, and a visit to booths exhibiting OCOP products and local specialties.
Below are some images from the opening ceremony of the Tủa Chùa District Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week 2024: