Hanoi, Vietnam, March 9 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the opening ceremony of the Ban Flower (Bauhinia) Festival 2026, Dien Bien province, March 8, 2026 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

Held under the theme "Hoa Ban - Khat vong Dien Bien" (Ban Flower - Dien Bien's Aspiration), the festival is a highlight of the Dien Bien Culture and Tourism Week taking place from March 6 to 12.

The annual event celebrates the beauty of the iconic Ban flower while showcasing the culture, history, and tourism potential of Vietnam's Northwestern region.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised that the festival is not only a distinctive cultural and tourism event of Dien Bien but also an opportunity to honour and conne...