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.

ĐBP - In recent years, Điện Biên province’s tourism sector has gradually been turning its aspirations of becoming the tourism hub of the Northwest region into reality. Building upon the success of the 2024 National Tourism Year hosted by Điện Biên, after one month into the 2025 tourism season, Điện Biên continues to affirm its position as an unmissable destination for tourists.

ĐBP - Every year when the spring arrives, people of the Mông ethnic minority group in Tủa Chùa district, Điện Biên province begin clearing their fields on the hillsides, waiting for the rains to plant their new crops. During this time, the forges light up day and night, as it is when the demand for buying and repairing farming tools increases.

ĐBP - On the morning of April 13, the opening ceremony of the Bun Huột Nặm water splashing festival 2025 was held in Na Sang 1 hamlet, Núa Ngam commune, Điện Biên district, Điện Biên province.

ĐBP  -  On the morning of April 12, at the ceremonial stage of the Điện Biên Phủ Victory Monument, the Điện Biên provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DoCST) officially launched the fourth Vietnam book and reading culture day under the theme “Journey with books into the era of national rise”. The event was attended by comrade Vừ A Bằng, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

ĐBP - On April 11-12, Mường Luân commune in Điện Biên Đông district organized a revival of the Bun Huột Nặm water splashing festival of the Lào ethnic minority people after nearly 50 years of obscurity. The event featured various cultural and artistic activities, attracting a large number of locals and tourists.

ĐBP - Vietnamese people have a saying: “No matter where you go, remember the Ancestor’s Death Anniversary on the tenth of March.”

ĐBP - According to tradition, every year on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, the Mông community holds tomb-sweeping rituals for their ancestors and deceased family members. This custom showcases cultural beauty and reflects the deep respect and gratitude of descendants towards their ancestors.

ĐBP - Every year, on the 24th and 25th of the second lunar month, the Bản Phủ Citadel Festival is held to honor the contributions of hero Hoàng Công Chất, who led the insurgent army to defeat the Phẻ invaders in 1754. Along with solemn rituals, both locals and visitors immerse themselves in the unique cultural space of the ethnic groups in the Northwestern region.

ĐBP - On the morning of March 23, the Điện Biên district People’s Committee launched the 2025 Bản Phủ Citadel Festival at the national historical and cultural relic site of Bản Phủ Citadel in Noong Hẹt Commune.