In the vibrant flow of modern life, traditional cultural values still exist, blend and shine. In Son La, the walking street is a vivid proof of that intersection, where national cultural identity meets youthful life, creating a space that is both familiar and fresh and full of vitality.
When night falls, the pedestrian street of Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Chieng Coi Ward, is brilliant in sparkling lights and bustling sounds. On every street corner, there are xoè dances, Thai songs, gongs and drums… typical cultural features of the Northwest people.
Ms. Ca Thi Loan - Chieng Sinh Ward, Son La Province: Today, I was able to participate in the cultural exchange at the walking street. I was very happy to participate in many cultural performances. Our wish is to participate every week.
Ms. Lo Thi Bun - Chieng Coi Ward, Son La Province: The dance performances are so good, reflecting the customs and traditions of Son La, everyone around really likes them.
Along with the traditional spaces, the walking street is also bustling with modern performances from young dance groups: folk dance, hip-hop, flashmob... The vibrant movements and youthful energy seem to breathe new life into the street space.
Mr. Nguyen Duc Nam - Chieng Sinh Ward, Son La Province: I find these dance performances very youthful and modern, after watching I also feel much younger. The city has created more playgrounds for young people, people also have more places to entertain.
What is special is that the dance groups do not just stop at modernity, but also cleverly incorporate traditional cultural elements into each performance - from traditional costumes to dance props such as con balls, bamboo stalls... That creativity creates a unique identity, spreading love for national culture among young people in a close and attractive way.
Ms. Do Thanh Hoa - Head of Thanh Hoa Fitness Dance Club, To Hieu Ward, Son La Province: We always want to bring the national cultural identity, the best culture from the traditional dress, traditional costumes or tools such as the bamboo ball, bamboo dance, and xoe dance into the dances.
Young people are not only attracted by the vibrant modern dance performances but also by traditional cultural spaces. They are eager to go to the walking street to experience, learn and connect with cultural roots. This is an important bridge to help traditional culture not be lost, but to be preserved and developed in modern life.
Tong Thu Ngoc - Chieng An Ward, Son La Province: As a young person, when I come to the walking street, I really like ethnic cultural spaces like this and I find this a very effective way to promote ethnic culture.
The walking street is not only a space for entertainment, but also a place where traditional culture is revived in the breath of the times. The harmonious combination of tradition and modernity has created a unique cultural meeting place, contributing to enriching the spiritual life of the people and highlighting the identity of Son La in the hearts of visitors from near and far./.