• Son La archaeology - unique cultural colour

    Son La archaeology - unique cultural colour

    - CULTURE
    Son La province is home to many archaeological sites which were discovered along the Da River. Initial excavations determined the ages of artifacts and partially demonstrated the existence and development of ancient inhabitants from the Stone Age to later periods.
  • Son La city invests in school facilities for new academic year

    Son La city invests in school facilities for new academic year

    - SOCIETY
    Prioritizing resources for investment in school infrastructure, Son La city is implementing many projects to renovate, repair and upgrade facilities in local school with a total investment of 133.8 billion VND (5.64 million USD).
  • Thai ethnic women preserve culture in brocade weaving

    Thai ethnic women preserve culture in brocade weaving

    - CULTURE
    Since ancient times, weaving to make brocade products has been a job associated with the life of Thai ethnic women in Phu Yen district, Son La province.
  • Vietnam festival to re-enact mid-autumn atmosphere in Japan

    Vietnam festival to re-enact mid-autumn atmosphere in Japan

    - CULTURE
    The Vietnam Festival “Hello Saitama” will take place in the Japanese prefecture of Saitama from September 1-3, re-enacting the atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival and bring it to the Japanese people and the Vietnamese community living there.
  • Son La works to promote values of historical sites

    Son La works to promote values of historical sites

    - CULTURE
    The northern mountainous province of Son La is home to many historical relic sites associated with Vietnam’s heroic resistance wars to protect the nation, which are considered “red addresses” for education on the country’s revolutionary tradition.
  • Art programme celebrates National Reunification Day

    Art programme celebrates National Reunification Day

    - CULTURE
    An art programme was held on the Nguyen Hue pedestrian street in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 28 to celebrate the 48th anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 – 2023).
  • “A Tourist's Guide to Love” inspires international audiences to visit Vietnam

    “A Tourist's Guide to Love” inspires international audiences to visit Vietnam

    - CULTURE
    Entering the list of the world’s most-watched movies on Netflix just eight days after debuting, the movie "A tourist's guide to love" has made many world audiences excited to come to Vietnam.
  • Vietnamese cultural heritages introduced to UNESCO community

    Vietnamese cultural heritages introduced to UNESCO community

    - CULTURE
    Vietnamese cultural heritages and the image of a country of Vietnam with development, renovation and dynamism imbued with national identity were introduced to international friends during an event in Paris on May 3.
  • Hang Dong preserves cultural identity associated with tourism development

    Hang Dong preserves cultural identity associated with tourism development

    - CULTURE
    Bring into full play its potential and advantages for tourism development, Hang Dong commune in Bac Yen district is focusing on preserving and promoting the cultural values of the local ethnic groups in association with building tourism products to meeting tourists’ demand, thus contributing to improving the spiritual life and income of locals.
  • ‘To mak le’ – a unique folk game in Son La

    ‘To mak le’ – a unique folk game in Son La

    - CULTURE
    ‘To mak le’ is a popular folk game imbued with cultural identity of the Thai ethnic community, which has been handed down and preserved as a unique culture for many generations. Especially on holidays, New Year, cultural festivals, and weddings, people often play “to mak le” together, thus helping strengthen community cohesion.
  • Women in Mai Son district preserve, promote traditional culture

    Women in Mai Son district preserve, promote traditional culture

    - CULTURE
    Over the past years, the Women’s Union in Mai Son district has encouraged its members to participate in economic development, the building of equal, progressive and happy families, and especially the preservation and promotion of cultural identities.