In recent years, Cao Phong district has focused on building and developing culture not only in daily life but also in politics and economics. This is one of six key tasks set in the resolutions of the 17th and 18th Party Congresses of the district, aiming to implement Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW of the 11th Party Central Committee on the development of Vietnamese culture and people to meet the nation’s sustainable development requirements.


Residents in Cao Phong town (Cao Phong disstrict) proactively participate in cultural and artistic movements, contributing to preserving and promoting the national culture.

Cultural development in tandem with sustainable development

Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Cao Phong district Nguyen Viet Phuong stated that recognising the key role of culture in socio-economic development and in strengthening the political system, Party committees and administrations at all levels in the district have made the task of building a cultural environment a criterion for assessing the performance of agencies and units.

Cultural development not only helps improve the spiritual life of locals but also serves as an essential foundation for completing sustainable development goals set by the district's Party congresses.

The district focuses on political ideology, ethics, and lifestyle education for cadres, party members, civil servants, and public employees; promoting the role of those holding the top leading positions in setting examples in implementing standards of conduct and professional ethics.

Bui Dang Nhi, Secretary of the Party Committee of Thach Yen commune, said the commune has promoted studyingand following PresidentHo Chi Minh's ideology,moralityandlifestyle, considering this a key task to improve revolutionary ethics among cadres and party members. Over 90% of households in the commune have achieved the title of "Cultural Family", and 11 out of 12 hamlets of the commune have met cultural standards.

Dinh Ba Cam, Director of the district’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Centre, said the state management of culture in Cao Phong district is deployed strictly and effectively. The district has created favourable conditions for artists to maximise their creativity, and paid attention to preserving and promoting the national cultural identity, he noted.

According to Cam, the district has 88 art troupes in 88 hamlets and residential areas and 4 folk singing clubs. All hamlets and residential areas have communal houses. The locality preserves over 1,600 gongs.

Motivation to promote socio-economic development

Cao Phong district pays heed to preserving the cultural heritage, maintaining and promoting the national identity through traditional festivals and historical-cultural relic sites.

In 2023, the district authority coordinated with the provincial museum and related units to successfully organise the exhibition "Hoa Binh's history from 1886 to 1975,” attracting about 5.000 visitors in 7 days.

In addition, the district has implemented a plan to preserve and promote Mo Muong cultural heritage through training activities, seminars and cultural festivals. These activities attracted thousands of visitors, contributing to promoting tourism and economic development of the locality, creating momentum for socio-economic development.

Phuong said festivals and cultural activities held annually have attracted a large number of tourists, generating significant income for local residents. Traditional festivals not only help promote the national culture, but also contribute to developing the tourism economy, strengthening community solidarity and building a civilised society with sustainable development.



 


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