At the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the founding of Son La province (October 10, 1895 - October 10, 2025), held on the evening of October 10th at the Northwest Square, Son La province organized a spectacular art program themed "The heroic spirit of Son La reaching far across the country" and an impressive fireworks display.
Panoramic view of Northwest Square.
The art program featured the participation of 1,200 professional performers from the Son La Song and Dance Theatre, the Vietnam Contemporary Art Theatre, the Hanoi Dance Troupe, the Hanoi Dance Group, along with Thai Xoe dance artists and the general public.
The opening performance of the art program "The Spirit of Son La Reaches Far with the Nation" at the Anniversary Ceremony.
The 130th anniversary of the province's founding is a special historical milestone, not only honoring its glorious history but also affirming the province's strong and sustainable development in the process of reform and integration. Among the key activities, the celebratory art program is a profound cultural and spiritual highlight, carrying many layers of sacred and emotional meaning.
A medley of Hmong forest songs.
The art program consists of three chapters, depicting the journey from the past to the aspirations of the future of Son La - the land of 12 ethnic groups. Chapter 1, themed "Legends of the Misty Land"; Chapter 2 "The Everlasting Epic"; Chapter 3 "The Era of Rising on the Land of the Bauhinia Flower".
Sơn La, a land of border songs and dances.
Through this artistic program, the great achievements of the Party Committee, government, and people of Son La province in the journey of national liberation, national defense, and homeland development are vividly portrayed. From a border region facing many difficulties, Son La today has been strongly developing, becoming an important economic, cultural, and social center in the Northwest region, making a significant contribution to building a more prosperous, beautiful, and civilized Vietnam.
A large number of people came to watch and follow the art program.
The program features state-of-the-art stage design, sound, lighting, and special effects. Audiences are immersed in an artistic space that is both heroic and moving, meticulously staged, combining song, dance, music, and documentary imagery to evoke a surge of emotion about the national pride and spirit conveyed by the performances.
The art program not only commemorates and pays tribute to the generations of ancestors who sacrificed their lives and blood to write the glorious history of the nation, but also serves as an opportunity to educate about revolutionary traditions, nurture patriotism, and awaken national pride in every son of Son La and every Vietnamese citizen. This is a reminder and a motivation for today's generations to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors, contributing their strength and intellect to the sustainable development of the province.
Medley of songs: Through the Northwest Region - Artillery Pulling Song - Liberation of Dien Bien Phu.
This is also an opportunity for Son La province to widely showcase its enormous potential, inviting domestic and foreign investors and tourists to this land full of potential; and together build a prosperous, green, fast-growing, and sustainable Son La.
The performance showcases the colors of the border region.
The performance showcases the colors of the border region.
The final acts of Chapter III: The Era of Rising in the Land of Bauhinia Flowers
Circle of Unity.
The artistic program concluded with a circle dance symbolizing unity and a spectacular fireworks display, leaving a deep impression on the people of the province and visitors attending the commemoration ceremony.
The fireworks display marked the successful conclusion of the anniversary celebration.
The fireworks display marked the successful conclusion of the anniversary celebration.
People watched the fireworks display.
The delegates participated in a circle dance symbolizing solidarity.
The delegates participated in a circle dance symbolizing solidarity.
Circle of Unity.