The highlight of the festival was the banh day (round glutinous rice cake) making contest, with five teams from hamlets competing. Each team prepared 5 kg of steamed sticky rice, along with pestles, mortars, eggs, and banana leaves. Team members took turns pounding the dough, while the women were responsible for shaping the cakes. Within just 10 minutes, most teams managed to create six cakes, meeting the size requirements set by the organizers.

Another popular competition was the crossbow shooting contest, which saw the participation of 40 athletes from Bac Yen, Song Ma, and Mai Son districts of Son La province, Tram Tau district of Yen Bai province, and Thai Nguyen province. Athletes competed in two events: standing shooting and kneeling shooting. At the end of the competition, the organizers awarded three first, three second, and three third prizes to the top shooters.

The Mong ethnic costume contest also attracted considerable attention, with six teams comprising 24 contestants showcasing both traditional and modernized Mong attire. 

The Mong ethnic costume contest also attracted considerable attention, with six teams comprising 24 contestants showcasing both traditional and modernized Mong attire. The contestants confidently presented their outfits, highlighting the unique beauty of Mong ethnic clothing. Concluding the event, the organizers awarded one first, one second, and one third prizes to the best performances.

The festival also featured a range of other engaging activities, including volleyball matches, pa pao throwing, khen (a traditional musical instrument) making, knife forging, a handicraft display, folk singing competitions, and Hang Chu wine making. These events attracted a large crowd of locals and tourists, providing everyone with an opportunity to experience and appreciate the region’s rich cultural heritage.