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Reading culture in the digital era

ĐBP - Social networks, short videos, and electronic games are increasingly dominating leisure spaces, making reading a less common choice. Yet instead of standing aside, authorities, sectors, and educational institutions have been carrying out various programs and models to promote a culture of reading, inspiring interest and gradually forming reading habits within the community.

Điện Biên eyes sustainable development through green tourism

ĐBP - The heroic history of Điện Biên province, with its world-renowned victory in the Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, continues to stand tall. Today, this land is donning a new coat, as visitors traverse smooth concrete roads leading through villages, where they can enjoy and experience products crafted by the hands of local people, a unique “specialty” driving the allure of rural agricultural tourism.

Culture leads the way to comprehensive development in Điện Biên’s era of integration

ĐBP - As a mountainous, border province where 19 ethnic groups live together, Điện Biên is not only known for its heroic history in the defense and construction of the Fatherland, but also as a treasure house of unique northwestern cultural heritage. In the flow of national development and international integration, Điện Biên identifies cultural development as a core mission within its socio-economic strategy, an enduring spiritual foundation that unleashes endogenous strength to drive renewal, building a green, smart, and sustainable province.

Promoting cultural values of Điện Biên’s ethnic communities as the foundation for sustainable development

ĐBP - Điện Biên province, a heroic land of history, is not only renowned for the resounding victory that “shook the world” but is also a place where a rich and colorful treasure of culture converges and interweaves.

Điện Biên’s cultural sector affirms identity and aspiration

ĐBP - The cultural sector of Điện Biên traces its origin to the Lai Châu provincial Information and Culture Department, founded on August 22, 1963. Over sixty-two years, through numerous changes in structure and name, from the Information Department to the Department of Culture and Information, and now to the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the sector has remained steadfast in its mission of preserving and promoting the cultural identity of ethnic communities in service of the nation’s construction and defense.

Cultural tourism in Điện Biên

- CULTURE - TOURISM 24/08/2025 11:25

ĐBP - Home to 19 ethnic groups, including 18 ethnic minorities with distinctive traditions ranging from customs, rituals, and attire to housing architecture, Điện Biên possesses a rich cultural heritage.
Awakening Pú Vạp relic site

- CULTURE - TOURISM 23/08/2025 06:17

ĐBP - Located at an altitude of 1,260m above sea level, the Pú Vạp relic site lies about 10km west of the center of Mường Lay ward, Điện Biên province. Although known for its year-round cool climate, picturesque scenery, and especially its rich historical and cultural values, in recent years Pú Vạp has seemed to “fall asleep” in the forest, little known to visitors.
Turning heritage into driving force for development

- CULTURE - TOURISM 22/08/2025 16:41

ĐBP - From a land rich in historical traditions and unique cultural identity, Điện Biên province is gradually “awakening” the potential of its cultural industry, transforming heritage into assets and creating new momentum for socio-economic development. Though the journey ahead still holds many challenges, the initial results confirm a promising and well-chosen path.
Preserving the soul of ethnic culture in modern life

- CULTURE - TOURISM 22/08/2025 10:54

ĐBP - In Điện Biên province, each of 19 ethnic minority groups contributes to a vibrant cultural mosaic in Điện Biên province. Amid the current of integration, traditional values are cherished and passed down through generations, embodied in many concrete actions.
Diverse forms of disseminating 2025 Northwestern Essence - Điện Biên Festival

- CULTURE - TOURISM 21/08/2025 17:02

ĐBP - The 2025 Northwestern Essence - Điện Biên Festival will take place over three days (September 19-21, 2025). This regional event aims to strengthen tourism cooperation between the extended Northwestern provinces and Hồ Chí Minh City, while also tapping into the tourism potential and advantages of the localities.
Điện Biên: 20,000 people join the walk “Step forward with Vietnam”

- CULTURE - TOURISM 16/08/2025 13:17

ĐBP - On the morning of August 16, nearly 20,000 officials, civil servants, public employees, armed forces personnel, youth union members, students, and local residents in Điện Biên province took part in the walking program “Step forward with Vietnam,” in response to the message “One Billion Steps into a New Era.”
Actively preparing for 2025 Northwestern Essence - Điện Biên Festival

- CULTURE - TOURISM 13/08/2025 22:59

ĐBP - The 2025 Northwestern Essence - Điện Biên Festival is a collaborative tourism development event between the expanded Northwestern provinces and Hồ Chí Minh City.
Điện Biên ready for a cultural exchange journey to Russia

- CULTURE - TOURISM 31/07/2025 19:59

ĐBP - At the end of August, a delegation of staff, teachers, and students from Điện Biên provincial Ethnic Boarding High School will depart to participate in a summer camp and cultural exchange program in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This is not only a meaningful foreign exchange activity between the two localities but also a valuable opportunity for highland students of Điện Biên to engage in international exchange, introduce their ethnic cultural identity, and spread the spirit of integration to friends around the world.
Điện Biên sees positive signs from agritourism

- CULTURE - TOURISM 21/07/2025 22:40

ĐBP - Once known primarily for its heroic historical landmarks, Điện Biên is now donning a fresh, vibrant image with the emergence of agritourism models. Lush grape gardens and immersive “farmer for a day” experiences are opening up a promising new path for the province’s tourism industry.
Peaceful life in Huổi Lóng

- CULTURE - TOURISM 15/07/2025 09:27

ĐBP - Nestled at the foot of a mountain facing the majestic Đà River, Huổi Lóng is a highland hamlet in Tủa Thàng commune, Điện Biên province, known for its breathtaking natural scenery and rich cultural heritage of the Dao ethnic group. For travelers who enjoy exploration and cultural immersion, Huổi Lóng is a must-visit destination on any journey through the Northwestern region.
Fostering spiritual and cultural strength in the defensive area

- CULTURE - TOURISM 12/07/2025 19:05

ĐBP - In celebration of the 76th anniversary of the traditional day of the Điện Biên provincial Armed Forces (July 12, 1949 - 2025), all officers and soldiers of the provincial armed forces are actively competing to achieve outstanding results in fulfilling local defense and military duties, aiming to build a comprehensive and solid defensive area.
Điện Biên needs standard football fields

- CULTURE - TOURISM 08/07/2025 20:21

ĐBP - Football is a sport with strong appeal, connecting communities and igniting dreams in many young people and teenagers. However, in our province, there is a severe shortage of standard football training grounds. This is one of the factors hindering the development of grassroots sports in local areas across the province.
Cooperation in agricultural tourism development boosted in Điện Biên

- CULTURE - TOURISM 04/07/2025 20:16

ĐBP - In the context of transitioning toward a green and sustainable economic model, agricultural and rural tourism is becoming a promising trend that offers diverse and long-term benefits.
Tủa Chùa: Pristine and Mysterious

- CULTURE - TOURISM 02/07/2025 16:18

ĐBP - Beyond its beautiful natural scenery, Tủa Chùa is a land of cultural convergence, where ethnic communities like the Mông, Thái, Dao, Hoa, Khơ Mú, and Phù Lá each contribute their unique cultural identities to weave a vibrant, colorful tapestry for this rocky plateau in the northeastern part of the province.
When the people are the foundation

- CULTURE - TOURISM 01/07/2025 10:26

ĐBP - Each brick laid is more than just a construction material, it carries the trust and consensus of the people. The journey to complete the network of neighborhood cultural houses in Mường Ảng district, Điện Biên province reflects a close-knit process between state policy and the spirit of communal solidarity, building a strong cultural foundation and shaping a modern, civilized urban image.