Son La Medical College hosts Bunpimay New Year festival for Lao students

Son La Medical College on April 16 held a programme to celebrate the 2026 traditional Lao New Year (Bunpimay). Attendees included representaatives of the provincial Youth Union, the Department of Foreign Affairs, as well as 256 Lao students currently learning at the college.

 

At the programme to celebrate the 2026 traditional Lao New Year (Bunpimay) at Son La Medical College


The programme featured a range of vibrant activities. Delegates and Lao students took part in the thread-tying ceremony, and joined cultural exchanges and art performances rich in Lao cultural identity.

Delegates present gifts to Lao students.

Delegates take part in the thread-tying ritual.

The thread-tying ritual at the programme.


Earlier, the college also organised a traditional Lao costume performance contest, attracting 12 teams and 100 contestants who are Lao students from different classes. The participants delivered impressive and visually striking performances, showcasing a diverse array of traditional costumes rich in cultural colours, accompanied by presentations explaining their beauty and significance. This activity helped the audience gain a deeper understanding of Lao culture.

At the Lao costume performance contest.

Contestants in the traditional costume performance.


As part of the Bunpimay celebrations, on April 1, the college launched a “clean and green dormitory” campaign and organised sports competitions such as tug of war, volleyball and sepak takraw, creating a joyful atmosphere.

Awards are presented for winners in the Lao costume performance contest.

Awards are presented to the winning teams in the men’s volleyball competition.

Awards are presented to the winning teams in the women’s volleyball competition.

Awards are presented to the winners in the sepak takraw competition.

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These activities are organised annually by the college to create a playing ground to strengthen bonds between Lao and Vietnamese students, and contribute to reinforcing the special friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos, as well as between Son La province and the northern provinces of Laos.

An art performance at the programme.

A tug of war competition.

 

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