Son La:Mrs. Lattana Sihalat, Chargé d'Affaires of the Lao PDR to Vietnam, attended the opening ceremony of the 2nd Son La Coffee Festival 2026 in Son La Province on October 10.
According to Lao News Agency, the festival is themed 'Son La Arabica - Going Global' and aims to promote the province's Arabica coffee, expand market opportunities, and strengthen the coffee industry's development.
The event includes various activities such as an exhibition titled 'Son La Coffee - Connecting Values, Sustainable Development,' the Son La Arabica Master Cup competition, a seminar on sustainable and ecological coffee production, and a business-matching conference for coffee products.
Additional events feature the Son La Arabica Melodies concert, a 'From Farm to Cup' coffee farm experience, a farmer skills competition, and cultural, tourism, and promotional events.
Son La Province is noted for its favorable climate and soil, which have helped develop Arabica coffee into a key agricultural product, playing an important role in local livelihoods and economic development.
The festival serves as a platform for producers, businesses, and stakeholders to promote coffee products, exchange expertise, and explore opportunities in both domestic and international markets.