(sonla.gov.vn) On the evening of January 17th, at 8/5 Square, the People's Committee of Moc Chau Ward solemnly organized the Opening Ceremony of the Moc Chau Tourism Program 2026 with the theme: "Moc Chau - A Promise for the Flower Season".
The Bach Long Glass Bridge, located within the Moc Chau Island resort complex in Son La province, is not only an architectural marvel but also a source of pride for Vietnamese tourism, having been officially recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's longest pedestrian glass bridge with a record total length of 632 meters.
Within the framework of the first Mong ethnic New Year Festival in 2026, organized by the People's Committee of Chieng Sai commune on January 15th, many vibrant cultural activities and sports competitions took place, attracting a large number of local people and tourists to watch and cheer.
Muong Sai is a commune located in the Son La hydroelectric reservoir area. Its terrain is fragmented, and its economy is primarily based on agriculture. 100% of its population are ethnic minorities. The effective implementation of preferential policies and investment capital from state programs and projects has provided crucial impetus for the commune's all-round development, especially in improving rural infrastructure and creating sustainable livelihoods for its people.
As one of the oldest ethnic communities in Son La, the Muong people contribute a unique color to the diverse cultural landscape of the province's 12 ethnic groups. Through generations of transmission and succession, the traditional culture of the Muong people is still being diligently preserved and promoted, maintaining its core values despite the impact of modern life.
The Son La Provincial Tourism Competitions in 2025 are not only practical professional activities and creative playgrounds, but also bridges for promoting local tourism and culture, contributing to affirming Son La's tourism potential in the digital age.
In 2025, Son La tourism made its mark with the active application of digital transformation in promoting and widely publicizing the local image. This included online tourism competitions that attracted the attention and participation of numerous contestants from within and outside the province, creating a large platform with a strong ripple effect showcasing the beauty of Son La.
VHO - Amidst the vibrant spring atmosphere of the early days of 2026, the Khơ Mú ethnic people from Nậm Pù village, Huổi Một commune, Sơn La province, vividly recreated the ritual of harvesting rice to pray for a good harvest at the Vietnam Ethnic Culture and Tourism Village (Đồng Mô, Hanoi).
For the White Thai people of Quynh Nhai commune, the smooth, profound melodies of the Then folk songs always hold a significant place in their cultural and spiritual life. And for these Then melodies to resonate forever amidst the mountains and forests of Northwest Vietnam, the sound of the Tinh Tau – an instrument considered a bridge between humans and the heavens – is indispensable. Behind this magical sound are the skillful and diligent hands of artisans who are silently preserving and passing on their love of ethnic culture to future generations.
After three years of implementing the "Pilot Project for Building Standardized Agricultural and Forestry Raw Material Areas for Domestic Consumption and Export in the period 2022-2025," agricultural production in Son La province has achieved many positive results, gradually shifting from traditional production to concentrated commodity production, applying high-quality standards and forming sustainable linkages, paving the way for agricultural products to reach international markets.
On November 1st, the People's Committee of Muong La commune, Son La province, organized the "Golden Season Amidst the Clouds of Ban It" running race in 2025, with the participation of over 1,000 athletes from agencies, units, businesses, schools, and sports clubs.
On October 3rd, the Provincial Steering Committee 35 on protecting the Party's ideological foundation and combating erroneous and hostile viewpoints held a summary meeting for the third Sơn La Provincial Political Commentary Contest on protecting the Party's ideological foundation, 2025.
Two years ago, Tran Huyen (born in 1994, Son La) and her husband decided to move from Muong La to Moc Chau, driven by their desire for a green and refreshing living space.
From the beginning of 2025 to the present, Son La province has completed the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses for 3,058 households, achieving 100% of the plan; including the construction of 2,653 new houses and the repair of 405 houses, with a total expenditure of over 171 billion VND; the progress is 169 days ahead of the deadline set by the Government (October 31, 2025).
The growth results of each sector will contribute positively to achieving the target of 8% or more of the province's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) growth in 2025, as set by the Government.
The wild apples of Nam Nghep, Ngoc Chien commune, are famous throughout Son La province for their superior quality and large acreage. However, the path to transforming this specialty of the Northwest mountains into a poverty-alleviating crop and establishing a new craft village specializing in processing products from wild apples still faces many challenges.
In the Vietnamese sports scene, Thai Son La girl Bac Thi Khiem, with her remarkable achievements in both regional and continental competitions, has become a source of pride for Vietnamese sports and one of the top athletes of the Taekwondo national team.
On the evening of October 8th, at Northwest Square, the Provincial People's Committee held a dress rehearsal for the ceremony commemorating the 130th anniversary of the founding of Son La province (October 10, 1895 - October 10, 2025).
Currently, Son La province is urgently completing preparations for the 130th anniversary of the province's founding (October 10, 1895 – October 10, 2025). Despite unfavorable weather conditions due to the influence of Typhoon No. 11 causing prolonged heavy rain, preparations are being carried out with high determination by all units, ensuring that the anniversary celebration will be solemn and successful.
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