The art programme “Happy families, nurturing the future” is organised by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

A notable highlight of the series of activities is the integration of the Family Code of Conduct Criteria with practical models such as “Exemplary grandparents and parents, dutiful children,” “Studious families,” and “Families with five nos and three cleans,” along with networks of sustainable development family clubs and trusted community support centres. This move has delivered tangible results at the grassroots level, as awareness among officials, Party members, and the public of the importance of building prosperous, equitable, progressive, and happy families has continued to improve. Many exemplary families have been recognised and widely promoted, contributing to a solid foundation for the movement to build a culturally rich community life at the local level.

The family of doctor Lo Thu Huyen is recognised as an outstanding workers’, civil servants’, and employees’ family nationwide for the 2021–2026 period.

The family of doctors Deo Duc Luc and Lo Thu Huyen, both working at Son La provincial General Hospital, is one of the exemplary families honoured by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour as an outstanding workers’, civil servants’, and employees’ family nationwide for the 2021–2026 period. The family consists of three generations, with seven members, living together. Working in the healthcare sector and frequently being on emergency duty, the couple actively arranges their schedules to fulfill their professional responsibilities while caring for their family, raising their children, and looking after their parents.

Huyen shared: “Due to the nature of our profession, my husband and I are often very busy. Therefore, we always make a conscious effort to organise our work so that we can take care of our family. We share the responsibilities of raising our children and managing household tasks, while always respecting and listening to each other. Being recognised as an outstanding workers’, civil servants’, and employees’ family is a great honour and also a source of motivation for us to continue preserving our family’s happiness and striving for excellence in our work.”

The family of Doan Thi Thanh Huong from Sub-zone 4, Thuan Chau commune has been recognised as an exemplary cultural family for many consecutive years.

Meanwhile, the family of Doan Thi Thanh Huong, in Sub-zone 4, Thuan Chau commune, consists of four members. In 2023, the family was recognised as an exemplary happy family. For many consecutive years, it has earned the title of cultural family and actively participated in local emulation movements. Huong shared: “My husband and I have always believed that a happy family begins with love, mutual respect, and understanding. We discuss and agree on all family matters together. Our two children are taught to be independent, respectful to their grandparents and parents, and willing to help with housework. As a result, our family atmosphere is always warm and close-knit.”

Currently, the province maintains 280 sustainable development family clubs, 510 domestic violence prevention and control groups, 681 trusted community support centres, and 183 hotlines for domestic violence prevention and control. Each year, approximately 79% of households are recognised as cultural families. These efforts have helped raise public awareness and community engagement in preventing and combating domestic violence, while promoting the role of the family and the responsibility of building equal and happy families.

In addition, 100% of communes and wards annually issue plans to implement domestic violence prevention and control programmes and organise communication activities in response to Vietnam Family Day and the National Month of Action on Domestic Violence Prevention and Control.

Women’s union members in Muong Bu commune exchange knowledge and experience on building happy families.

Pham Hong Thu, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that the department will continue to give advice and effectively implement family-related programmes in conjunction with the movement ‘All People Unite to Build a Cultural Life.’ It will further promote awareness-raising activities on building prosperous, progressive, happy, and civilised families; replicate exemplary family models; effectively implement the Family Code of Conduct Criteria; and strengthen efforts to prevent and combat domestic violence, thereby contributing to preserving traditional cultural values, fostering a safe and healthy family environment, and creating a solid foundation for the sustainable development of society.

In response to the theme “Happy Families – Prosperous Nation” of Vietnam Family Day 2026, family-related work has received increasing attention and undergone comprehensive innovation, resulting in improved quality of life for every household and the community as a whole. This serves as a strong foundation for preserving, promoting, and spreading core family values, and further strengthens the nation’s cherished traditions.