The competition was part of a series of cultural exchange and entrepreneurship events involving three countries, Vietnam, Laos, and China, held in Zhengdong town, Jiangcheng county, Pu’er city, Yunnan province (China).

Participating in the competition were 32 teams from various localities across the three countries: Vietnam, Laos, and China. The requirement for each entry was that it must be an original product, with no limitations on specifications or form. Contestants from each team were allowed to complete part of their brocade product beforehand, with the remaining part (weaving or embroidery) performed live at the competition within a 30-minute timeframe (to demonstrate their skills).

Additionally, the competition required contestants to combine unique local ethnic elements with their own situation to design the colors, prepare the weaving threads and tools themselves, and bring them to the competition venue.

Representing Điện Biên province at the competition were three artisans showcasing the Lao brocade weaving craft from Na Sang II village, Núa Ngam commune. Each product is entirely handwoven from cotton and silk threads through many meticulous stages, demonstrating the dexterity and diligence of the women.

The most distinctive feature is the exquisite brocade patterns; each motif carries a story and a unique meaning connected to life and beliefs, such as: wavy lines symbolizing rivers and streams - the life source of the village; flint stones representing the warm hearth and solidarity; triangles signifying the mountains and forests where villages are established; lozenge shapes, ferns, ban flowers, fish, elephants, dragons... reflecting the connection with nature and the aspiration for abundance and happiness.

With outstanding results, the team from Điện Biên province won Second Prize in the competition. The Organizing Panel awarded a total of 18 prizes to the best teams and products, including one first prize, two second prizes, three third prizes, and twelve encouragement prizes.