The programme featured nearly 200 performers from local schools, villages and hamlets, who presented 10 singing and dancing performances celebrating the Communist Party of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh, the homeland, the country and revolutionary traditions.

Several elaborately staged performances left a strong impression on audiences, including Theo Dang ta xuong nui, Dat nuoc tien rong, Son La mien yeu thuong, Son La ban tinh ca mua xuan, Huong sac vung cao, Nguoi vung cao la the.

As part of the programme, the final round of the ethnic costume contest was held, featuring six contestants selected from the preliminary round. The contestants confidently showcased traditional attire, highlighting its beauty and cultural significance. Each outfit featured distinctive colours, patterns and cultural motifs, helping celebrate the identities and heritage of the region’s ethnic groups.

The judging panel assessed contestants against several criteria, including cultural identity, the accuracy and appropriateness of the costumes, aesthetics and creativity in modified designs, as well as presentation skills, confidence, expressiveness and stage presence.

The contest was scored out of 100 points. Prizes comprise one A prize, two B prizes and three C prizes, with the awards ceremony scheduled for the evening of October 25.