On the afternoon of October 6th, the People's Committee of Lao Cai province held a press conference to provide information about the Muong Lo Cultural and Tourism Festival in 2026.
At the conference, Ms. Vu Thi Hien Hanh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province, announced that the 2026 Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival, themed "The Quintessence of Thai Xoe Dance - Colors of the Northwest," will take place on October 16th at Nghia Lo Stadium.
This is a provincial-level cultural and tourism event, aimed at commemorating the 5th anniversary of Thai Xoe Dance being inscribed by UNESCO as a Representative Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
From October 15-21, a series of activities will be organized in Nghia Lo and surrounding areas, including watching Xoe dance, living with the Thai ethnic minority community, exploring the golden harvest season, enjoying Shan Tuyet tea, discovering agriculture , and immersing oneself in local festivals.
Notably, over 2,000 people participated in the grand Xoe dance of solidarity, creating a community highlight in the opening ceremony. This included the application of modern science and technology to Thai Xoe dance art without losing its traditional values.
According to the Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province, the Xoe dance circle is a place where people hold hands, regardless of age or social status.
As the drums and gongs resound and the circle of Xòe dance widens, joy, togetherness, and hospitality are passed from one person to another.
The Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lao Cai province affirmed that the Muong Lo Festival first focuses on preserving and enhancing the core heritage (6 ancient Xoe dances of the Thai people of Muong Lo).
In this regard, the province has identified the development of this annual festival as a unique tourism product. Therefore, innovation in organization is needed to attract tourists from near and far, but the main focus must be on preserving the unique characteristics of Thai Xoe dance and Muong Lo culture.
Mr. Yen also added that the stadium where the Xoe dance event will take place has a capacity of about 10,000 people. However, recognizing that the number of visitors attending the festival will be very large, the province has directed the People's Committee of Nghia Lo ward to arrange LED screens in the square area and some central locations so that locals and tourists can fully enjoy the artistic products of the Muong Lo Festival.
Source: https://tienphong.vn/10-ngay-nua-dien-ra-dai-le-hoi-xoe-thai-post1882702.tpo
