In his remarks, Chairman of the Lao Cai provincial People’s Committee Trinh Xuan Truong emphasised the fruitful cooperation between Vietnam’s Lao Cai province and China’s Yunnan province throughout 2024.

He noted that their collaboration spanned various fields, including economy, trade, education, culture, sports, and people-to-people connections, helping to further strengthen the traditional friendship between the two nations.

Luo Ping, head of the administration of Yunnan province's Honghe county, expressed her hope that cross-border cultural exchanges held on a rotational basis will contribute to mutual understanding and trust between the peoples of the two provinces, fostering socio-economic developing in both sides.

The programme featured 11 captivating performances by Vietnamese and Chinese artists, showcasing the rich cultural identities of their localities, ethnic groups, and countries./.