The festival ran from November 15-18, bringing together 12 community art troupes from An Giang, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Dong Thap, Dong Nai, Tay Ninh, Da Nang, Hanoi, Phu Tho, Quang Ngai, Quang Ninh, and Son La.

Son La’s art troupe took the stage with a programme split into two segments. The first showcased a 10-minute video celebrating local groups that have strengthened community cultural life, helped develop new rural areas and modern urban spaces, and preserved the region’s ethnic heritage. The second brought the stage alive with five vibrant performances of song, dance, and music, highlighting the rich traditions of Son La’s ethnic communities.

Son La’s troupe stole the spotlight at the festival with a meticulously prepared programme, inventive staging, and captivating performances. The group walked away with one A prize and three B prizes, while two of its members received the certificates of commendation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s department of grassroots culture and family.