ĐBP – The Tủa Chùa District Culture, Sports, and Tourism Week 2024 commenced on Friday evening, organised by the district People’s Committee.

ĐBP – The Mông panpipe performance and traditional costume show took place at the Tủa Chùa District Convention Centre in the northern mountainous province of Điện Biên on Thursday. This event was part of the 2024 Tủa Chùa District’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Week.

ĐBP – More than 530 athletes from 14 teams, representing communes, townships, professional departments, and schools in Tủa Chùa District, Điện Biên Province, are competing in the Week of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. The event, which runs from October 16 to 20, is organised by the Tủa Chùa District’s People's Committee.

ĐBP - A special art performance titled "The Party - Everlasting Trust" was held on Wednesday evening at Điện Biên Phủ City’s Square to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Điện Biên Provincial Party Committee (October 10, 1949 – October 10, 2024).

ĐBP – On Thursday, the Điện Biên Phủ Historical Victory Museum, in collaboration with the Tôn Đức Thắng Memorial Management Board (An Giang Province), opened a photo exhibition themed "Uncle Tôn and the Vietnam People's Army."

ĐBP – Mường Lay Town in Điện Biên Province will host its first-ever ‘Floating Water Season’ tourism event on the Đà River, officially commencing on October 26, 2024.

ĐBP – The Thái Chà Nưa people, part of the White Thái ethnic group, traditionally reside near water sources such as rivers and streams in Điện Biên Province. Over generations, they have cultivated and safeguarded various unique cultural traditions, with one of the most prominent being the ‘village spirit worship’ ritual. This ceremony is a profound cultural and spiritual practice, reflecting the strong bond between the Thái community and the spiritual world that pervades their everyday lives.

ĐBP - A standout in the culinary traditions of Điện Biên Province's ethnic groups is xôi ngũ sắc, or five-coloured sticky rice, a signature dish of the Thái people. This vibrant dish is a central feature of their festivals and New Year celebrations, admired not only for its visual appeal and fragrant aroma but also for the deeper cultural meanings it embodies.

ĐBP - The unique living environment and climate of the highlands have shaped the distinct customs of the Mông people, one of which is the way they prepare dishes suited to their surroundings and weather.

ĐBP – Each year, on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, Pa Xa Lào, a village in Pa Thơm Commune, Điện Biên District, celebrates the Khẩu Hó Festival. This annual event, observed by the Lào ethnic group, honours the first rice harvest of the season, a significant moment for the community. This year’s festival took place on September 17 according to the solar calendar.

ĐBP – The Điện Biên Provincial People's Committee held a workshop on Sunday to research and propose the restoration of the Trần Temple at the A1 Hill historical site in Điện Biên Phủ City.

ĐBP - In the mountain of Tủa Chùa Distric, a small but steadfast tradition continues to thrive, weaving together history, craftsmanship, and spirituality. For generations, the Mông ethnic people have upheld their unique technique of paper-making, a time-honoured craft that serves both practical and cultural purposes.

ĐBP – Điện Biên province has been making significant efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultures of its diverse ethnic groups. The province is home to 19 ethnic communities, each with unique cultural identities, customs, and practices. To uphold these cultural treasures, local authorities and communities have implemented various initiatives to protect traditional crafts, festivals, and customs from fading away, in the face of modern development.

ĐBP – Điện Biên Province has been actively undertaking projects to preserve and restore the Điện Biên Phủ Battlefield complex, a national special relic, with the goal of attracting more tourists and offering them a profound experience that enhances their understanding of the nation’s heroic history.

ĐBP – The Tủa Chùa District People’s Committee on Saturday night held a ceremony to receive the provincial-level certificate for Chua Po Cave in Lao Xả Phình Commune, Tủa Chùa District, and to announce the recognition of the Tủa Chùa Market as a tourism site.

ĐBP - For centuries, the Dao people of Huổi Só Commune in Điện Biên Province's Tủa Chùa District have safeguarded their rich cultural heritage, including their unique attire, rituals, and village customs. Among these traditions, the Tủ Cải or cấp sắc (maturity ritual) stands out as a significant rite of passage for Dao men. In the Dao language, "Tủ" means to report, while "Cải" signifies a name.

ĐBP - Nestled at the foot of Hủa Ta Mountain in Mường Luân Commune, Điện Biên Đông District, the ancient Mường Luân Tower has stood resilient against the passage of time. This region is home to a vibrant mosaic of ethnic communities, including the Thái, Lao, Khơ Mú, and Xinh Mun, who have coexisted in harmony for generations.

ĐBP – In honour of the 113th anniversary of General Võ Nguyên Giáp’s birthday (August 25, 1911 - August 25, 2024), a photo exhibition titled ‘The Legacy of General Võ Nguyên Giáp with Điện Biên Phủ’ was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Quảng Bình General Museum in Đồng Hới City, Quảng Bình Province.

ĐBP – The People's Committee of Điện Biên Province has issued a decision to recognise Thẳm Quái Cave in Chiềng Sinh Commune, Tuần Giáo District and Chua Po Cave in Lao Xả Phình Commune, Tủa Chùa District as provincial heritage sites.

ĐBP – Điện Biên Province has made notable efforts to preserve and promote traditional sports among ethnic minorities. These initiatives contribute to maintaining the richness of traditional culture while enhancing the health and well-being of people living in remote and border areas.