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Cultural, sports and tourism promotion festival of Tuong Ha commune, Son La province. Photo: Minh Khang
Cultural, sports and tourism promotion festival of Tuong Ha commune, Son La province. Photo: Minh Khang

Brilliant colors of ethnic culture along the Da Giang river in Son La

TRƯỜNG SƠN (báo lao động) 15/12/2025 10:47 (GMT+7)

Son La - On December 13 and 14, the Tuong Ha Commune Cultural, Sports and Tourism Promotion Festival took place enthusiastically, attracting a large number of people and tourists.

The festival was held in the Cai village flower garden area, Tuong Ha commune with many unique cultural, artistic and sports activities that were implemented, contributing to honoring traditional identity and promoting local tourism potential.

Nguoi dan va du khach tham du Ngay hoi van hoa, the thao va quang ba du lich xa Tuong Ha. Anh: Nhat Minh
People and tourists attended the Tuong Ha Commune Cultural, Sports and Tourism Promotion Festival. Photo: Nhat Minh

The highlight of the festival is the art program with the theme "Tuong Ha Colors". The performances include: "Da Giang Legend" live performance, "Khoa musical flute dance", modern dance "Chiec khan Pieu", Suoi Lam static dance... vividly recreating the cultural life and solidarity of the Thai, Mong, Muong, and Dao ethnic groups in the commune.

At the same time, folk cultural and sports activities such as bamboo dancing, swinging, and swallowing of the Muong people attract a large number of people and tourists to participate, creating a bustling and colorful festival atmosphere.

Cac gian hang quang ba san pham dac trung xa Tuong Ha. Anh: Nhat Minh
Stalls promoting typical products of Tuong Ha commune. Photo: Nhat Minh

Sharing when attending the festival, Ms. Nguyen Thu Ha (a tourist from Phu Tho province) said: "I am really impressed with the spacious, beautiful flower garden and cultural space along the Da Giang river of Tuong Ha commune. The art performances and folk games are very special, helping visitors better understand the life and customs of the people here.

In addition, the space for displaying and introducing cultural, tourism and culinary products with 34 booths is arranged in a variety of ways. Visitors can visit and experience typical agricultural products such as organic rice, oranges, grapefruits, tangerines; enjoy traditional cuisine including mixed fruits, sticky rice cakes, pickled bamboo shoots, and cooked pork belly.

Mr. Cam Vinh Chi, Secretary of the Tuong Ha Commune Party Committee, said that the festival is an opportunity to introduce traditional cultural values and typical local products, while creating a forum for connection, calling for investment, and expanding opportunities for sustainable tourism development.

Hoat dong nhay sap va dam duong tai Ngay hoi. Anh: Nhat Minh
Dancing and splash- proposing activities at the Festival. Photo: Nhat Minh

The 2025 Tuong Ha Commune Cultural, Sports and Tourism Promotion Festival is expected to become a driving force to promote economic and tourism development in ethnic minority areas of Son La.

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