Delegates and youths pay tribute to martyrs (Source: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – Candles were lit at Martyrs’ Cemetery A1 in Dien Bien Phu city of northern Dien Bien province on May 6 evening to pay tribute to fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2018). At the ceremony, over 150 youths also laid a wreath at the monument and offered incenses at all tombs in the cemetery. The activity showed the profound gratitude of Vietnamese people in general and Dien Bien youths in particular for the soldiers who laid down their lives for national independence and freedom. Youths light candles at all tombs (Source: VNA) Martyrs’ Cemetery A1, built in 1958, houses 644 martyr tombs, only four of which were engraved with the full names of the martyrs: To Vinh Dien, Be Van Dan, Phan Dinh Giot and Tran Can. Also on May 6 evening, the provincial People’s Committee organised an art programme at Square May 7. The … [Read more...] about Candle lighting commemorates fallen soldiers in Dien Bien Phu battle
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Lao ethnics in Dien Bien celebrate water splashing festival
Scene at the water splashing festival (Photo: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – The Lao ethnic minority group in Na Sang 1 village, Dien Bien district, the northern province of Dien Bien, organised the water splashing festival (Bun Huot Nam) from April 14-16. Water splashing is among the rituals held during the traditional New Year festival of the Lao ethnic group that lasts from April 14 to 16 every year. The festival is held to say goodbye to dry season, wash off bad lucks and pray for favourable weather, bumper crops, good health and luck. The shaman and prestigious and elder people in the village make prayers, splash fragrant water, and tie threads on wrist on all locals. The festival also includes a rain praying ritual conducted by voluble women, together with a series of folk games and traditional dance. A typical feature of the event is a water splashing ritual which takes place in a spring in the village. Luong Sao May, the shaman of Na Sang 1 village, said that … [Read more...] about Lao ethnics in Dien Bien celebrate water splashing festival
Lao students in Dien Bien celebrate traditional festival
Lao and Vietnamese students tied threads on each other, which are traditional rituals of Bunpimay to wish for peace and a happy New Year (Photo: VNA) Dien Bien (VNA) – The teacher training college of the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien on April 16 hosted a celebration of the traditional New Year Festival of Laos – Bunpimay – for Lao students in the province. Bunpimay festival is observed on April 14-16 annually to pray for good weather, health, abundant harvests and prosperity. At the event, Lao and Vietnamese students splashed water and tied threads on each other, which are traditional rituals of Bunpimay to wish for peace and a happy New Year. Participants also joined a traditional dance of Laos. Pham Hong Thai, a representative of the college, said the Bunpimay celebration is organised annually for Lao students. In addition, many sport events are frequently held to foster ties between Vietnam-Laos and the two nations’ students in … [Read more...] about Lao students in Dien Bien celebrate traditional festival
Lao ethnic festival in Dien Bien province recognized as national…
The ceremony to grant the certificate of “national intangible cultural heritage” to the festival Despite difficulties, the annually festival is held from April 14th to 16th to remind descendants of good tradition, solidarity in the community and contribute to the spirit of love for labor and production. On September 11th, 2017, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized the festival as national intangible cultural heritage. Lao ethnic traditional dance A ritual at the festival (Photo source: dienbienphu.info.vn)This year, ancestor worshipping is held to express the spiritual belief of the community, and philosophy of gratitude to the gods and ancestors that gave good weather and crop, health and luck to people. After ritual offerings, traditional folk games are held. According to Ha Van Phieng, Vice Chairman of the Dien Bien district People’s Committee, the festival has made contributions to affirming its presence in the locality while … [Read more...] about Lao ethnic festival in Dien Bien province recognized as national…
Rice relief for Dien Bien, Hoa Binh
09:47 | 05/04/2018 VGP – The PM has assigned the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to supply rice from the national reserves for two northern provinces of Dien Bien and Hoa Binh in the crop-between period. Specifically, the MoF will provide 1,301,085 kg of rice for these two provinces, including 1,172,595 kg for Dien Bien Province and 128,490 kg of rice for Hoa Binh Province. … [Read more...] about Rice relief for Dien Bien, Hoa Binh