Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 preparations underway

Preparations are underway for the 2026 Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival, themed ‘Tinh hoa Xòe Thái - Sắc màu Tây Bắc’. The event is scheduled to officially open at 8:00 PM on October 16, 2026, at Nghia Lo Stadium.

A major highlight of the opening night will be a large-scale ‘Dai Xoe’ dance performance involving 2,026 participants. Infrastructure work, including the stage floor, seating, and spectator stands, is largely complete, with remaining technical components currently under construction.

Other scheduled activities include a street parade on October 16, a Northwest Tourism Fair, and an OCOP product connection space from October 15 to 21. The festival will also feature a photography exhibition, culinary competitions, and various cultural and sporting events.