Closing Ceremony of the Literature and Art Creative Camp in Vo Lao Commune

On the afternoon of October 16th, in Vo Lao commune, the Lao Cai Provincial Union of Literature and Arts, in coordination with the Party Committee and People's Committee of Vo Lao commune, held the closing ceremony of the 2025 Literature and Arts Creative Camp.

The creative workshop took place from October 11-16, 2025, bringing together 15 members from various disciplines: literature, fine arts, music , and photography.

During their time at the camp, the artists and writers went on field trips to many villages and hamlets in Vo Lao to capture authentic emotions from daily life. The group visited many tourist attractions and economic development models, such as cinnamon cultivation and aquaculture, and also interacted with cultural clubs of the Mong, Dao, and Tay ethnic groups, learning about traditional crafts and the unique cultural activities of the local people.

Scenes from the Closing Ceremony

Journalist Nguyen Thanh Long, Vice President of the Provincial Union of Literature and Arts Associations, delivered a speech at the ceremony.

Through this process, 56 new works were created, including 42 photographs, 8 fine art pieces, 4 musical compositions, and 3 essays/notes. Most of the works vividly reflect the natural beauty, people, and cultural identity of the Vo Lao region after the merger.

At the closing ceremony, the Organizing Committee introduced and displayed outstanding new works, such as music, fine arts, and photography created during the camp, offering viewers rich and insightful perspectives on the land and people of Vo Lao.

Delegates visit the exhibition space showcasing artworks at the Literature and Art Creative Camp.

This was the first literary and artistic workshop organized under a collaborative model between the Provincial Union of Literature and Arts and the commune level. The program yielded practical results, creating opportunities for artists to connect more closely with the local community, while also contributing to promoting the local image through accessible and emotionally rich artistic language.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/be-mac-trai-sang-tac-van-hoc-nghe-thuat-xa-vo-lao-post884686.html