In Pictures: Brilliant colours at the Dien Bien highland cultural space

Dien Bien Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a ceremony on March 16 to kick off the highland cultural space, featuring the display of cultural and tourism products.
Unique cultural and art activities at the Dien Bien highland cultural space.
Unique cultural and art activities at the Dien Bien highland cultural space.

The event was part of activities held by Dien Bien Province within the framework of the 2024 National Tourism Year – Dien Bien and Hoa Ban (Bauhinia Flower) Festival, celebrating the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).

The highland cultural space event will reproduce the space, cultural colours, and community activities of ethnic minority groups, thereby contributing to honouring and inspiring the love for ethnic culture.

Xoe dance performance at Kho Mu ethnic group’s space.

Xoe dance performance at Kho Mu ethnic group’s space.

Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People’s Committee Vu A Bang speaks at the ceremony to kick off the highland cultural space and display of cultural and tourist products.

Vice Chairman of Dien Bien Provincial People’s Committee Vu A Bang speaks at the ceremony to kick off the highland cultural space and display of cultural and tourist products.

The organising board presents souvenir flags to the delegations participating in the event.

The organising board presents souvenir flags to the delegations participating in the event.

The 'con' (colourful fabric ball) throwing contest attracts many visitors and locals.

The 'con' (colourful fabric ball) throwing contest attracts many visitors and locals.

A performance with the Mong ethnic group’s Khen (Flute) at the event.

A performance with the Mong ethnic group’s Khen (Flute) at the event.

Agricultural products are introduced to tourists and local people.

Agricultural products are introduced to tourists and local people.

The charm of women at the Dien Bien highland cultural festival.

The charm of women at the Dien Bien highland cultural festival.

The delegates experience the daily labour activities of the Mong ethnic people.

The delegates experience the daily labour activities of the Mong ethnic people.

Cultural space of Thai ethnic people in Dien Bien Province.

Cultural space of Thai ethnic people in Dien Bien Province.

At the cultural space of Muong Cha District, Dien Bien Province.

At the cultural space of Muong Cha District, Dien Bien Province.

Tourists excitedly take photos with Ha Nhi ethnic women.

Tourists excitedly take photos with Ha Nhi ethnic women.