VPUB - Dien Bien Opening of the 2025 Ban Flower Festival, the 8th Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival

Dienbien.gov.vn - On the evening of March 14, at the Stadium, Dien Bien province solemnly held the Opening Ceremony of the 8th Ban Flower Festival and the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival of Dien Bien Ethnic Groups (Festival, Festival), with the theme "Dien Bien - Bright Ban Colors" in the anticipation of thousands of people and tourists. Attending the opening night were comrade Le Thanh Long, member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; international delegates; leaders of a number of ministries, central departments, branches and a number of provinces and cities across the country.

On the side of Dien Bien province, there were comrades: Tran Quoc Cuong, member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Mua A Son, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Le Thanh Do, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee; Lo Van Phuong, member of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Council; comrades of the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Council, leaders of the Provincial People's Committee, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dien Bien province... The program was broadcast live on VTV1, Vietnam Television and rebroadcast on the Provincial Radio and Television Station.

Comrade Le Thanh Do, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Bien province delivered a welcome speech at the Opening Night of the Festival and Festival Day.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, comrade Le Thanh Do - Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the People's Committee of Dien Bien province emphasized: Dien Bien has long been known as one of the cradles of the ancient Thai people; where there is the largest Muong Thanh field in the Northwest; in the flow of time, it has built up the unique identities of the Thai, Mong, Kho Mu and other ethnic groups, together creating a land rich in the cultural identities of the ethnic groups, both sparkling and colorful, and having unique features, enriching the heritage treasure of Vietnam and humanity. Proud to be the land of Hoa Ban, for many years now, Hoa Ban Festival held annually in Dien Bien Phu city has become a typical brand of Dien Bien tourism, awaited by a large number of people, domestic and foreign tourists. This is not only an opportunity to admire the beautiful nature, experience the unique culture of 19 ethnic groups, but also an opportunity for us to exchange, connect, cooperate and develop. The success of the Ban Flower Festival and annual Cultural, Sports and Tourism events have contributed to making Dien Bien tourism gradually become a key economic sector, turning culture into an endogenous strength, strengthening the solidarity of ethnic groups; maintaining political stability, ensuring national defense and security...

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long speaks at the opening ceremony.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long acknowledged and highly appreciated the efforts and dedication of the Party Committee, government and people of Dien Bien province and the important results achieved in preserving, maintaining and promoting the outstanding cultural heritage values ​​of the province.

At the same time, the Deputy Prime Minister requested Dien Bien province and localities in the region to focus on effectively implementing a number of key tasks and solutions: Developing tourism in a professional, modern, focused and key direction; focusing on in-depth development to ensure quality and efficiency, affirming the brand and competitiveness; developing sustainable tourism associated with preserving and promoting the value of historical and revolutionary relics and national cultural values. Developing tourism in a professional, quality and effective direction; gradually shifting from breadth to depth on the basis of taking advantage of and maximizing the potential and typical strengths associated with protecting the environment, natural resources, culture, traditions, and beauty of the land and people of Dien Bien in particular and the Northwest in general. Strengthening cultural exchanges between the ethnic communities of Dien Bien province and localities in the region as well as across the country. Mobilize all resources, encourage the participation of businesses and investors in the service sector, develop infrastructure, and continuously improve the quality of tourism products. Protect and develop Ban flowers in association with forest protection, preserve natural landscapes, ensure a clean ecological environment to serve sustainable tourism development; promote and enhance the brand so that the Ban Flower Festival is truly attractive, becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Continue to organize well the Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival of Dien Bien ethnic groups to introduce and widely promote the values ​​and potentials of culture, sports and tourism, promote the cultural heritage values ​​of Dien Bien province in particular and the Northwest region in general; at the same time, strengthen the education of patriotic traditions, consolidate the great national unity bloc, promote economic, cultural and social development in localities. Strengthen cooperation with provinces in the region, the region and other countries, nations and international organizations to promote tourism development, especially promoting the value and image of Ban flowers to create a driving force for tourism development in Dien Bien in particular and the Northwest region in general....

The art program is invested in elaborate construction and on a grand scale.

The highlight of the opening night was the art program with the theme "Dien Bien - Bright Ban Colors". The program included the opening act: The highland scenery - Brilliant flower seasons; the highlight art program: Dien Bien - Bright Ban Colors (Chapter I: "Touching the memory"; Chapter II: "Sensing the color and fragrance"; Chapter III: "Unleashing the essence - Brilliantly growing"); with the participation of famous artists (Tung Duong, Nguyen Thu Hang, Sen Hoang My Lam, La Hoang Quy, Duong Hoang Yen, Ngo Lan Huong...), professional and non-professional actors from central and local art units; students, and soldiers stationed in the province. Through the program, the unique cultural values ​​of Dien Bien province are depicted and honored, connecting the past with the present to create a space of intersection between tradition and modern creativity. Not only displaying the beauty of Ban flowers, but also reviving the spirit of solidarity of ethnic groups, the harmony between people and nature through contemporary art forms. Each performance highlights the human values ​​of the Northwest land, conveying the message of the strength of the community, the perseverance and the aspiration to rise of the people of Dien Bien. Thereby, evoking national pride and awareness of preserving the special cultural values ​​of the locality. The program applies modern technology to bring the most visual, spectacular and emotional experience to the audience, people and tourists.

At the end of the program, delegates, people, domestic and international tourists held hands in a circle of solidarity and a brilliant fireworks display lit up the sky of Dien Bien to celebrate the success of the opening night.

Within the framework of the 2025 Ban Flower Festival, the 8th Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival of Dien Bien province (from March 13 to 16) will take place many rich and unique activities: Folk song, folk dance and folk music festival of ethnic groups; Performance and introduction of festival excerpts, traditional cultural rituals of ethnic groups); sports activities (Tung Con; Crossbow shooting; Rice cake pounding; Tug of war; Bicycle pushing and ammunition loading competition; Firecracker pulling competition); tourism activities (Highland cultural space; Cultural and tourism introduction contest of districts, towns and cities; Display and promotion of cultural and tourism products); Live show performance and introduction of legends, history and unique folk dances, folk culture of Thai ethnic group "U Va legend" (at U va village, Noong Luong commune, Dien Bien district); Street parade with the theme "Colors of Dien Bien"; Miss Hoa Ban 2025 contest at regional level; “Presstrip” program.

Some photos at the Opening Night of the 2025 Ban Flower Festival, the 8th Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival:

Dien Bien Provincial leaders acknowledged the contributions of Sponsors to the Festival and Festival Days.

Thousands of people and tourists watched the opening ceremony.

The art program includes an opening act and three chapters.

The program features famous artists (Tung Duong, Nguyen Thu Hang, Sen Hoang My Lam, La Hoang Quy, Duong Hoang Yen, Ngo Lan Huong...)

Through the program, we depict and honor the unique cultural values ​​of Dien Bien province.

Traditional bamboo dance of Thai ethnic group in Dien Bien.

Not only displaying the beauty of Hoa Ban, but also reviving the spirit of solidarity of ethnic groups, the harmony between humans and nature through contemporary art forms.

Thereby, arousing national pride and awareness of preserving special local cultural values.

Bringing the most visual, epic and emotional experience to audiences, residents and visitors.

Contestants participating in the 2025 Ban Flower Beauty Contest in traditional costumes.

Thousands of professional and non-professional actors from central and local art units; students, university students, and military forces stationed in the province participated in the art program.

The program brings new features to the audience with surging emotions and joy of the festival.

Delegates, people and tourists held hands in a circle of solidarity and a brilliant fireworks display lit up the sky of Dien Bien to celebrate the success of the opening night.

Lan Phuong

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