Dien bien: Lao ethnic people in Nua Ngam commune, the northern province of Dien Bien, gathered to celebrate the annual Bun Huot Nam water festival on April 4. This significant event marks one of the most important traditional holidays for the Vietnamese Lao community, serving as an occasion to welcome the New Year.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the festival involved various traditional activities, where participants engaged in worship rituals to pray for favorable rain, wind, and bountiful crops. The celebrations provided an opportunity for the community to express hopes for growth and prosperity, aiming to cleanse the misfortunes of the past year and usher in good fortune for individuals, families, and the community in the coming year.