Great National Unity Day has been recently celebrated in Duong hamlet, Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, in an atmosphere of warmth and community spirit. The event highlighted national identity and strengthened the bond of solidarity among residents.
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performance of Tay ethnic people in Thin hamlet, Vay Nua commune, Da Bac
district at Great National Unity Day.
Located at the centre of Vay Nua commune, Duong hamlet is home to 81 households
with 325 residents. The Dao ethnic group makes up 98% of the population, while
the remainder consists of Muong and Tay people. This year, the hamlet
demonstrated strong solidarity by actively participating in movements and
campaigns, particularly the "All people stay united to build new-style rural
areas and civilised urban areas.” These efforts have bolstered community
cohesion and contributed significantly to the commune’s progress in new-style
rural development.
Throughout November, other hamlets in Vay Nua commune also held
celebrations to mark Great National Unity Day and the Military-Civilian
Cultural Day. According to Dinh Thanh Phu, Secretary of the Commune's Party
Committee, these events not only reflect community solidarity and sound
cultural values but also enrich the cultural life of the region. This unity
serves as a source of strength, enabling ethnic groups to live in harmony,
support one another, and overcome challenges in the journey toward building
new-style rural areas.
Vay Nua commune, situated along the Da River about 20km from the
district center, comprises eight hamlets predominantly inhabited by the Dao and
Muong ethnic groups. The commune faces significant challenges, including uneven
population distribution, underdeveloped infrastructure, and economic hardship.
Currently, 28.57% of households are classified as poor, while 26.2% are
near-poor.
Despite these difficulties, the solidarity among the Party organisation, local
authorities, and residents has been key to ensuring political stability, social
and security order, and economic progress. Residents trust the leadership of
the Party and actively participate in campaigns to build new-style rural areas
and foster a vibrant cultural life.
Da Bac district, where ethnic minorities make up 89.72% of the population, is
home to five ethnic groups living harmoniously while preserving their unique
cultural traditions. This diversity creates a rich and dynamic cultural and
spiritual life in the region.
As of November 20, all residential areas in Da Bac district had successfully
organised Great National Unity Day. Dinh Thi Kieu, Chairwoman of the Vietnam
Fatherland Front (VFF)’s chapter in Da Bac district, noted that these
celebrations were held safely, economically, and effectively. They honoured
traditional cultural values, recognised outstanding individuals and exemplary
families, and fostered unity between military personnel, officials, and
residents, thereby strengthening spiritual foundation in the new cultural
life.
Hoa Binh province has shown strong performance in family planning by effectively implementing directions and plans in the field, including Directive No. 12/CT-UBND issued by the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee on August 4, 2021 on rolling out measures to maintain the policy of each couple having two children, which is stated in community rules and the regulations of agencies, organisations, and units across the province of Hoa Binh for the 2021 – 2025 period.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a hybrid conference on December 18 to review the culture, sport, and tourism sector’s performance in 2024 and launch key tasks for 2025. Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong and officials from local departments and sectors also took part in the event.
Hoa Binh’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 18, hosted a conference to present the outcomes of a research study on the traditional costumes of the Muong ethnic group.
Along with the activities of Project 6 - the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas for the 2021 – 2026 period, efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in Lac Son district have received additional momentum.
In the context of globalisation and deeper integration, preserving and promoting the national cultural identity is of utmost importance. Aware of their pioneering and proactive role on all fronts, over the years, the youth organisations at all levels in Hoa Binh province have implemented various concrete and practical activities to preserve and promote the cultural identities of ethnic groups in the locality.
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