The Son La provincial Association for Promoting Education on January 22 held a ceremony to present “Tet for Children” scholarships to students at the provincial Social Protection Centre on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2026.

The Son La provincial Red Cross, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Song Ma commune, on January 25 held the “Spring of Love – Meaningful Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” programme.

The Muong Lan Border Guard Post, together with the Muong Lan commune People’s Committee and donors, on January 24 organised a programme aiming to bring Lunar New Year (Tet) support to residents and students in the border commune of Muong Lan, Son La province.

The standing board of the Son La Youth Union, together with the Youth Unions of Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation Limited and the Ministry of Finance, on January 24 organised a volunteer programme at Muong Sai Primary and Secondary School in Muong Sai commune.

The Son La provincial Red Cross Society, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Muong Khieng commune, on January 24 organised a gift-giving programme on the occasion the Lunar New Year 2026.

A delegation of the provincial Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on January 23 visited and presented gifts to respected individuals among ethnic minority communities in Ta Xua and Bac Yen communes.

Chieng An ward on January 23 held an inauguration ceremony for Hong Hoc Bridge in Phieng Tam hamlet as a work celebrating the 14th National Party Congress.

The provincial Elderly Association on January 23 organised a programme to present gifts to elderly people in difficult circumstances in Chieng Mung commune and Chieng Coi ward on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

Chieng An ward on January 23 coordinated with Quynh Ngoc JSC and An Binh Commercial JSC – Son La branch to hold an inauguration ceremony for two “Great Solidarity” houses for disadvantaged households in the ward.

The Trade Union and Youth Union of the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) on January 22 presented funding to support the construction of houses for 12 households in especially difficult circumstances in Yen Son commune.

After 25 years of formation and development, the study promotion and talent encouragement movement in Son La has recorded positive changes and wide-reaching impacts, helping to foster a spirit of lifelong learning in every household and family lineage.

The Son La provincial Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on January 21 paid visits and presented gifts to prestigious individuals among ethnic minority communities in Thao Nguyen and Moc Chau wards on the occasion of the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

After one day of vibrant activities, the Huoi Mot commune Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival 2026 concluded successfully, attracting thousands of local residents and visitors from within and outside the commune.

The organising board of the Huoi Mot commune Mot Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival 2026 on January 17 arranged a dedicated space to display typical and signature agricultural products of the locality, while also organising “zero-dong” booths run by local officials, civil servants, public employees and workers.

Chieng Sinh ward on January 17 mobilised nearly 1,000 officials, soldiers, and local residents to participate in environmental cleanup and stream clearance, as a practical effort to celebrate the 14th National Party Congress.

As part of the series of activities of the Huoi Mot commune Ethnic Culture and Sports Festival 2026, a vibrant glutinous rice cake pounding contest took place on January 17, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

The Son La provincial Red Cross Society, in coordination with the Red Cross family of Ngoc Mai from Hanoi’s Thuong Tin district and other sponsors, organised the “Humanitarian Tet” gift-giving programme in Chieng Lao commune on January 16.

From the centre of Chieng Hoa commune, we travelled over 25 kilometres of rugged, winding dirt roads, passing through dense forests, steep hills, and rocky terrain, crossing numerous streams before finally reaching Tao Van Moi hamlet. The challenging journey deepened our admiration for the teachers who continue to stay and “sow knowledge” in this remote mountainous area despite countless difficulties.

In 2025, the Son La provincial Red Cross Society effectively implemented humanitarian activities with a total value of more than 44.28 billion VND (1.68 million USD), providing assistance to 83,774 beneficiaries across the province.

Son La’s school-based boarding meal programme has drawn sustained attention and investment from local authorities and parents. With upgraded facilities, tightly supervised food-preparation processes and balanced, nutritious menus, the kitchens have become an important factor in boosting school attendance and have delivered measurable improvements in students’ health indicators across the province.