The colors of Northwest Vietnam in the heart of the city of red flamboyant flowers.

VHO - On the evening of May 12th, within the framework of the Red Phoenix Flower Festival - Hai Phong 2026, the Lao Cai Provincial Art Troupe presented a street art program rich in cultural identity, adding vibrant colors of the Northwest region to the festival space of the port city.

Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Hai Phong City , Le Trung Kien, and local people and tourists joined in the rhythmic dances of the Northwest region in the heart of the port city.

Taking place in the Central Flower Garden Strip, the City Theater Square, and several open spaces in the central area of ​​Hai Phong, the street art program " Cultural Exchange of Ethnic Groups" attracted a large number of locals and tourists.

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the Red Flamboyant Flower Festival, the appearance of nearly 120 artists and performers from the Lao Cai Provincial Art Troupe became a special highlight, bringing the beauty of the Northwest highland culture closer to the public.

Northwest Vietnam takes to the streets.

The atmosphere of Hai Phong's streets on the evening of May 12th became even more vibrant with the costumes, music , and dances characteristic of the ethnic groups of Lao Cai. Performances such as the Dao ethnic dance, the Thai people's xòe dance, the Hmong people's khene flute dance and Sênh tiền stick dance, and the ancient dances and drum dances of the Bo Y people vividly recreated the cultural life of the highlands.

The sound of the Hmong flute, the dances, and the rhythmic stick movements of the Sênh Tiền stick create a captivating highland cultural atmosphere amidst the bustling city of Hai Phong.

The appeal of the program lies not only in the colorful performances but also in the way folk art is incorporated into the open space. The sounds of the flute, drums, circle dances, stick movements, and vibrant brocade costumes create a gentle cultural flow in the heart of the city. Spectators don't just stand by and watch; at many points, they join the artists in the circle dances, immersing themselves in the festive rhythm.

Through each performance, the Lao Cai Provincial Art Troupe not only showcased the beauty of traditional music, dance, and costumes, but also revealed the depth of the spiritual life of ethnic communities. This included the joy of labor, the hope for a bountiful harvest, community cohesion, and pride in their identity.

A meeting between the mountains and the coast.

In the vibrant and youthful atmosphere of Hai Phong, the colors of the Northwest region appear both unique and familiar. The cultural elements of the mountains and forests of Lao Cai, placed amidst the city of red flamboyant flowers, create an interesting encounter between the mountains and the coast, between tradition and the rhythm of modern urban life.

Artists and performers from the Lao Cai Provincial Art Troupe presented a performance showcasing the cultural colors of the Northwest region in the street art program at the Red Phoenix Flower Festival - Hai Phong 2026.

The participation of the Lao Cai Provincial Art Troupe therefore not only contributed to enriching the series of activities of the Red Phoenix Flower Festival - Hai Phong 2026, but also served as an opportunity to promote the image of Lao Cai, a land rich in cultural identity, friendly, and hospitable. From the dances and flute music to the circle dance connecting the public, the program left a beautiful impression of the vitality of ethnic culture in contemporary life.

The street art performance on the evening of May 12th showed that when heritage is brought out of familiar performance spaces and into the streets, traditional culture has more opportunities to spread. And in that flow, the colors of Northwest Vietnam from Lao Cai added a unique, rich, and captivating hue to this year's Red Flamboyant Flower Festival.

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