Muong Trai commune, in collaboration with the Muong La district Division of Culture, Science, and Information, re-enacted the Nang Han (Miss Han) Festival on March 9.
As part of the ongoing third "Cau Mua" (praying for bumper crops) Festival of the Dao ethnic group in Phieng Con commune, Bac Yen district, many special and exciting activities took place on March 8, attracting crowds.
Focusing on education about sea and island sovereignty, Binh Minh Primary and Secondary School in Co Noi commune, Mai Son district, has built the "Truong Sa Marker" model within its campus.
Forty years ago, on March 2, 1985, the Son La provincial Museum was officially established, based on the Northwest Region Museum, and later the Museum Desk of the Son La provincial Department of Culture. Over the course of 40 years of construction and development, the Son La provincial Museum has consistently adhered to the political tasks assigned, contributing to the preservation and promotion of the rich historical and cultural values of the ethnic groups in Son La.
If the colourful traditional costumes of the mountainous ethnic groups are regarded as works of art, their creators should undoubtedly be celebrated as artisans. Behind each masterpiece lies a meticulous and creative process, where every detail is thoughtfully crafted to form distinctive patterns that embody the cultural identity of each ethnic group.
In order to become a friendly and safe city rich in cultural identity, Son La city has established cultural houses in all 139 residential areas, hamlets, and sub-areas.
The hair-washing festival of the White Thai people in Quynh Nhai takes place annually on the 30th day of the last lunar month. This traditional custom is closely associated with the legend of ‘Nang Han’ (Miss Han), a talented and courageous female general of the Thai ethnic group who played a vital role in driving away foreign invaders and safeguarding the nation’s borders.
For generations, blacksmithing has been more than just a trade for the Mong ethnic people—it has been essential to daily life, crafting vital farming tools and supporting local production. Despite the rise of mass-produced, low-cost industrial tools, the forges in Ta So 1 hamlet, Chieng Hac commune, Moc Chau township, still burn brightly. Day and night, artisans keep the flames alive, preserving the essence of their traditional craft.
A contest featuring the traditional costumes of ethnic groups in Quynh Nhai district was held at the district Media and Culture Center on February 8 evening.
As part of the ongoing "Journey to the ancient rock field of Hang Chu commune" festival 2025, Hang Chu commune has hosted a series of exciting cultural, art, and traditional sports activities.
Each year, on the occasion of the New Year celebration, the Mong ethnic community in Hang Chu hamlet, Hang Chu commune, Bac Yen district, holds the Tua Senh stone pillar worship ceremony.
The Mong ethnic group has many unique and distinctive traditional cultural features, expressed through their clothing, language, folk music, festivals, and traditional crafts. Recently, Moc Chau district has supported the establishment of the Mong Ethnic Folk Culture Club in Pa Khen 3 Sub-area, Moc Chau Farm town, contributing to enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the people and supporting the development of local tourism.
The People's Committee of Moc Chau district on December 15 held a ceremony to launch the Mong Ethnic Group Folk Culture Club in Pa Khen 3 hamlet, Moc Chau Farm town, and an experimental programme titled "Echoes from the Mountain and Forest."
Moc Chau district held a training course on November 23-25 on methods and skills for preserving the traditional festivals of the Dao ethnic group, with a focus on tapping these festivals for tourism development.
All four performances of Son La province won prizes, including two A and two C, at the seventh Then singing and Tinh musical instrument festival of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups, held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism on November 16-18.
Thuan Chau district’s Culture - Information Centre organised the re-enactment of the Lang Pang A Festival of the La Ha ethnic group in Han hamlet, Chieng Pha commune, on November 17-18.
