(baosonla.vn) - Son La - Hua Phan are two provinces with a close and close relationship, formed and nurtured in the history of building and defending the country of the two nations. Promoting that tradition, the Party Committees, authorities and people of the two provinces always preserve, cultivate and develop, contributing to consolidating and tightening the special friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Laos.
Art program with the theme "Son La - Hua Phan love song".
The highlight of the cultural exchange activities between Son La and the northern provinces of Laos is the Son La - Hua Phan Cultural Tourism Festival (Lao PDR) in 2024 taking place in Sam Neua town. Along with cultural exchange activities, photo exhibitions, and agricultural products of the two localities, the art program with the theme "Son La - Hua Phan Love Song" left many deep impressions about the country and people of the two provinces of Son La, Hua Phan in particular and Vietnam, Laos in general.
Ms. Hoang Ngan Hoan, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province, said: The Son La - Hua Phan Cultural Tourism Festival is an important event, aiming to promote cultural diplomacy activities, introduce and promote the image of the land and people of Son La; the unique cultural features of the ethnic groups in the province. The festival has contributed to expanding relations and cooperation with foreign localities, organizations and individuals, international organizations, attracting investment sources, increasing the contribution rate of trade, tourism, and developing cultural industry in the socio-economic development of the province.
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Solidarity dance performance at the Art Program with the theme "Son La - Hua Phan Love Song".
The art program “Son La - Hua Phan Love Song” was performed by a group of artists and actors from the Song and Dance Theater of Son La province and Hua Phan province. The art performances are imbued with the cultural identities of Vietnam and Laos, blending together to create a unique artistic space, imbued with friendship; praising the close traditional ties between the two provinces.
Meritorious Artist Doan The Hung, Director of Son La Province's Music and Dance Theater, shared: Before each program, we spend time researching and learning about the culture and customs of the people of the neighboring province, from which we develop script ideas, select performances, design stages, costumes and organize thorough rehearsals. The goal is to convey to the audience the most beautiful and typical images of the land, culture and people, praising the spirit of solidarity and friendship between the two countries and two peoples. Son La Province's art programs have always left good impressions and love in the hearts of the people of Laos.
Art program with the theme "Son La - Hua Phan love song".
Cultural cooperation and exchange activities between Son La and Hua Phan province in particular, and the northern provinces of Laos, in recent times, have been of great significance, continuing the good heritage in both material and spiritual terms that the two countries have carried out throughout history. Activities of visiting, working, signing cultural cooperation agreements; traditional New Year greetings; cultural exchanges between all levels and sectors of Son La province and neighboring Lao provinces have taken place regularly. Along with the Son La - Hua Phan Cultural Tourism Festival, the Son La - Hua Phan Tourism Development Cooperation Conference in 2024 was attended by leaders of the two provinces, organizations and businesses operating in the tourism sector in the two provinces and the Unesco Hanoi Travel Club.
Cultural exchange cooperation and tourism development activities between Son La and Hua Phan provinces are increasingly expanding. Ms. Man Phenh Kha Ti Nha, Director of the Department of Information, Culture and Tourism of Hua Phan province, informed: Son La and Hua Phan both possess many beautiful natural landscapes, rich in ethnic cultural identities, and friendly and hospitable people. Cultural exchange activities between Son La and Hua Phan are of great significance, contributing to consolidating and deepening the friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation between the two provinces.
Lao students studying in Son La province visit and learn about history at the relic site.
Along with that, the Long Sap border gate pair, Moc Chau district, Son La province and Pa Hang of Sop Bau district, Hua Phan province, were upgraded to international border gates, bringing new attraction, connecting tourism between Son La and Hua Phan, attracting tourists from Thailand and Laos to Son La.
The highlight of the cultural exchange between Son La and Hua Phan is the integration and harmony in typical festivals, such as: Bunpimay Festival of the Lao people and New Rice Festival of the Thai, Kho Mu, Muong people. On these occasions, people on both sides of the border organize traditional folk rituals together, praying for a bountiful harvest, health and luck. The colorful bamboo dances, Lam Vong dances, along with the bustling sounds of the Khen and drums are not only symbols of gratitude to nature but also demonstrate the deep exchange between ethnic communities.
Agricultural products of Son La province are a favorite choice of the people of Hua Phan province.
The love song of Son La with Hua Phan in particular, and the northern provinces of Laos in general, is not only a convergence of precious traditions, but also a symbol of friendship, hospitality and sustainable cooperation. Through many generations, the Vietnam - Laos border has been a solid bridge, connecting and spreading the quintessential cultural values of the two nations.
According to: Son La Newspaper