On the evening of October 17, the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee of Sang Moc Commune held the opening ceremony of the first "Sang Moc Highland Colors" Festival 2026 to promote ethnic cultural identity, natural landscapes, and local tourism development potential.
Provincial leaders presenting flowers to congratulate the Party Committee, People's Council, People's Committee, and Fatherland Front Committee of Sang Moc Commune
Attending the opening ceremony were Trinh Xuan Truong, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee and Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee; Lieutenant General La Cong Phuong, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission, Secretary of the Party Committee and Political Commissar of Military Region 1; members of the Provincial Party Standing Committee; leaders of the Provincial People's Council, and relevant departments, boards, sectors and localities.
Sang Moc boasts distinctive highland natural landscapes, villages rich in cultural identity, and various local products associated with the production and daily life of local ethnic communities. These advantages are leveraged and showcased by the locality through festival activities, including displays of agricultural produce and signature products, folk art performances, community exchanges, and experiences of golden-season landscapes.
Leaders of the province and Military Region 1 visiting the display space featuring signature agricultural products and traditional cultural stalls of ethnic groups in the commune
Taking place over two days (October 17 and 18), the Festival offered local residents and visitors opportunities to explore customs and traditions, enjoy traditional arts, and immerse themselves in community cultural activities. Notably, the "Discover Sang Moc Golden Season" trail run helped promote terraced field landscapes, village paths, and the natural beauty of the highlands, enhancing the appeal for visitors seeking experiential travel.
Beyond being a cultural event, the Festival also created opportunities to link traditional values with local economic development needs. The introduction of agricultural produce, signature products, and the beauty of ethnic communities' daily lives helped expand promotion and consumption opportunities, while raising awareness of cultural heritage preservation among the public.
Comrade Trinh Xuan Truong, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Lieutenant General La Cong Phuong, Member of the Party Central Executive Committee, Member of the Central Military Commission, Secretary of the Party Committee, Political Commissar of Military Region 1, present gifts to policy beneficiary families, poor and disadvantaged households in the commune
On this occasion, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Trinh Xuan Truong presented 20 gift packages (valued at VND 1.2 million/package) to policy beneficiary families, poor and disadvantaged households in the commune. The Provincial Fatherland Front Committee presented 20 gift packages to disadvantaged students who have strived to excel in their studies. Quyet Thang Ward also provided VND 50 million in financial support to help Sang Moc Commune implement social welfare and sustainable poverty reduction programs.
Leaders of Quyet Thang Ward presenting a ceremonial plaque representing VND 50 million in financial support to Sang Moc Commune for social welfare and sustainable poverty reduction programs
The "Sang Moc Highland Colors" Festival is expected to help enhance the locality's appeal, encourage people to preserve traditional values, leverage indigenous strengths, and gradually build the image of a friendly, identity-rich Sang Moc in the development journey of Thai Nguyen Province.