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Ethnic women use social media to draw tourists to Son La
Society 16:48 07/10/2026In Son La Province, women from ethnic communities are playing an increasing role in community-based tourism. They are running homestays, managing cooperatives and introducing local culture to visitors from Vietnam and abroad. By combining traditional knowledge with new digital skills, they are creating new livelihoods while keeping their cultural identity alive.
Hang Tau - The Hidden Valley | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 16:27 06/10/2026Escape to Hang Tau, a remote and untouched hidden valley tucked away in the lush mountains. Discover how this serene natural sanctuary offers an idyllic retreat far from the bustle of modern life.
Exploring the Son La Border | Insights
Politics & Economy 16:55 21/09/2026This episode of Insights explores the border marker and border gate system along the Vietnam-Laos border. While it defines the limits of territory, no line can separate the friendship between Vietnamese and Lao people.
Heavy rain hits northwest, central Vietnam
Society 13:59 25/08/2026Overnight and early on 25 August, heavy rain moved into Nghe An, Ha Tinh and parts of northwestern Vietnam. Rainfall totals at many stations in Dien Bien, Son La, Nghe An and Ha Tinh ranged from 65 to 97 millimetres over the past nine hours.
Stories from Vat Village | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 18:34 30/07/2026Discover how Vat Village has transformed into a thriving community tourism destination by preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Thai people
Preserving Sơn La’s Cultural Roots | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 16:52 28/05/2026Ancient Dao scripts continue to be preserved, traditional dances are passed down through generations, and every handmade stitch carries the spirit of an ethnic culture. In Sơn La Province, these traditions remain deeply rooted in daily life, helping protect the cultural identity of local communities. Through stories, craftsmanship, and customs, the heritage of Việt Nam’s ethnic groups continues to live on - connecting the past, present, and future.
Awakening the heritage Ngọc Chiến | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 10:46 15/05/2026Nestled in the highlands of Sơn La, Ngọc Chiến is transforming from a once-struggling community into a thriving destination through community-based tourism rooted in nature, culture, and local identity. Explore how ancient forests, hot springs, ethnic traditions, and local entrepreneurship are breathing new life into this mountainous region while preserving its heritage.
Preserving culture, empowering communities
Society 00:09 22/04/2026In Sơn La, a mountainous province in Việt Nam where more than 83% of the population are ethnic groups, a wide range of practical initiatives have helped local residents stabilise their lives.
Preserving culture, empowering communities
Culture 21:11 15/04/2026Sơn La, a mountainous province in Việt Nam, where more than 83% of the population are ethnic groups. In recent years, alongside socio-economic development goals, the province has placed strong emphasis on preserving and promoting ethnic cultural identities, closely linked with efforts to improve the material and spiritual lives of local people.
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