On the evening of March 15, more than 2,800 people, including singers, artists, and dancers from central and local art institutions, along with mass actors from local art troupes and clubs; students from schools in the province marched together on gorgeous flower cars, passing through 7/5 Square, Vo Nguyen Giap Street and the city's main roads.
The parade had 10 model cars and 10 groups of actors. The parade delegation recreated the typical cultural features of ethnic groups through traditional dances, creating a colorful, vivid picture.
This is one of the key activities of the 2025 Ban Flower Festival and the 8th Dien Bien Ethnic Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival.
The event not only contributes to promoting the movement "All people unite to build a cultural life" but is also an opportunity to introduce, promote and honor the historical and traditional cultural values of the land and people of Dien Bien to domestic and international friends.
Directly participating in the parade, Ms. Lo Thi Vien (28 years old, Kho Mu ethnic group, Thanh Xuong commune, Dien Bien district) - expressed her joy and pride in participating in the program, especially when seeing the attention of many people and tourists.
"I see the festival not only as a cultural event but also an opportunity for people to express their love for their homeland" - Ms. Vien said.
Talking to Lao Dong, travel blogger Bui Ngoc Cong (Blog of Cua rot - from Quang Nam) - said that this year he returned to Dien Bien with extremely excited emotions. Unlike the previous visit, this time I participated in many activities at the Ban Flower Festival.
In particular, I am very impressed by the hospitality of Dien Bien people. Joining the crowd of people waving their hands to greet the parade, I felt very happy and easily connected with everyone" - Mr. Cong said.
Coming to Vietnam and Dien Bien Phu for the first time, Mr. Ruben (27 years old, a tourist from Spain) - said: "I was extremely excited by the street parade, the festival scene was really wonderful. Vietnam has a unique and special culture, I really want to come back to discover more interesting things.
The 2025 Ban Flower Festival is an important event, aiming to honor the image of ban flower, a typical symbol of the Northwest mountains. This event is also a bridge connecting the great national unity bloc, honoring the spirit of solidarity, national pride and love for the homeland.
