In 2026, the festival is scheduled to run from March 6 to March 12, with the highlight being the Opening Ceremony at 8:10PM on March 8 at the provincial Stadium in Điện Biên Phủ ward. Joining the festive atmosphere, teachers and students throughout the province are actively launching practical activities to help the spirit of the festival resonate within both the school environment and the wider community.

From the moment the 2026 festival plan was released, the Department of Education and Training requested that all schools and educational units ramp up their communication efforts. Schools have proactively built dedicated sections on their websites and increased social media posts to reflect the preparation process. Cù Huy Hoàn, Deputy Director of the Department of Education and Training, noted that the sector has encouraged staff and students to act as ambassadors for the event. This is visible through a system of banners, posters, and flags within school campuses, as well as internal radio broadcasts. Many schools have even cleverly woven the history, culture, and tourism potential of Điện Biên into regular class hours and experiential activities, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for their homeland’s traditional values.

Beyond awareness, educational institutions are directly contributing human resources to the festival’s grandest moments. For the upcoming Street Carnaval, the Department of Education and Training has tasked provincial General Education High School for Ethnic Minorities and Mường Thanh High School for Ethnic Minorities with mobilizing 350 staff and students to participate. These schools have developed serious rehearsal schedules that ensure students can fulfill their festival duties without compromising their core academic time. The sight of students practicing in traditional costumes to rhythmic music has become a vibrant highlight on many campuses.

In Nà Tấu commune, the Bauhinia Flower Festival is uniquely tied to the conservation and development of Nặm Cứm village’s Bauhinia Flower trees, running from March 7 to March 8. Local schools here are busily preparing exhibition booths to promote regional culture and products. Nguyễn Thị Linh, Principal of Tà Cáng Kindergarten, shared that her school is finalizing a booth in Nặm Cứm village that features local specialties such as Nà Tấu glass noodles, dried bamboo shoots, macadamia, and traditional Mông ethnic costumes. These spaces provide an immersive experience that highlights the distinct identity of the region.

Local authorities in Nà Tấu have also heavily utilized digital platforms and visual propaganda on main roads to create a bustling atmosphere. Trần Quang Trung, Chairman of the Nà Tấu commune People’s Committee, emphasized that the participation of schools does more than just enrich the festival; it educates the younger generation on the importance of preserving their cultural identity and strengthens the “All people unite to build a cultural life” movement. Through their creativity and high sense of responsibility, schools in Điện Biên are proving to be a vital link in building a friendly and civilized image of the province for all visitors.