(HBO) – A music exchange themed "Seas, Islands and Naval Soldiers - Hoa Binh joins effort in building and safeguarding sovereignty over seas, islands of the country” was held at the provincial Cultural Palace recently. Attending the event were member of the Party Central Committee and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Bui Van Tinh; Standing Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Tran Dang Ninh; and Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee Nguyen Van Quang, along with members of the provincial Party Committee’s Standing Board, the provincial People’s Council’s Standing Board, officials of the provincial People’s Committee, Vietnam Fatherland Front chapter, departments and agencies. On the side of the Vietnam People’s Navy were Rear Admiral Pham Van Son and Rear Admiral Doan Van Chieu – both are deputy political commissars of the naval force.
The artistic performances staged by art troupes of the naval
force and Hoa Binh province presented to the audience the space of seas and
islands with naval soldiers always firmly holding their weapons, ready to
defend the nation’s sovereignty over seas and islands. The opening item, a
combination of singing and dancing performance titled Sea-My Motherland,
described the peaceful Vietnam with hardworking, peace-loving and friendly
people. Other songs praised the sea and naval soldiers, and the beauty of Muong
villages in the northwest mountainous region, including Ta tu hao di len, oi
Vietnam (We are proud to advance forward, Vietnam), Vuot bien (Crossing the
Sea), Noi ay la Truong Sa (It is Truong Sa), Nam ngoi sao bien (Five Sea
Stars), Di cay tren nui (Go Ploughing on the Mountain), among others.
Leaders of the
provincial Party Committee and Party Committee of the Vietnam People’s Navy
present flowers to the artists at the exchange.
The
performance "Sea - My Motherland" staged by the naval force’s art
troupe.
The music show "Seas, Islands and Naval Soldiers"
was part of a series of activities welcoming the signing of a cooperation
programme on sea and island sovereignty dissemination between the Party
Committees of Hoa Binh province and the Vietnam People’s Navy. It also
contributed to raising public awareness of safeguarding territorial integrity
of seas and islands, inspiring patriotism, and lauding naval soldiers who are
defending the sacred skies and waters of the nation.
On February 12th (i.e. Lunar January 15), the People's Committee of Hop Tien commune, Kim Boi district organized the Festival of Sim Pagoda Festival in At Ty Spring, 2025. The festival welcomed many people and tourists to visit the pagoda and enjoy the scenery.
The palanquin procession to Sim Pagoda.
As Hoa Binh province is set to host 115 spring festivals, local departments, sectors and localities are joining hands to ensure safety for the events.
In many major cultural events in Hanoi, the sound of the Muong people's gongs has become a special tone, contributing to the unique harmony that praises the cultural values accumulated over thousands of years along with the sacred soul of the capital city.
On the first day back to work and school after the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of female officials, civil servants, and students from grade nine and above in Lac Son district proudly wore the traditional Muong attire. The vibrant brocade patterns created a striking cultural display, reinforcing the community's commitment to preserving and promoting their heritage.
The provincial-level Khai Ha festival 2025 of the Muong ethnic minority group took place at Phong Phu commune’s stadium in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province on the morning of February 5 (the 8th day of the first lunar month of the Year of the Snake).
"Xuong Dong” (going to the field) festival opened in Yen Phu commune of Hoa Binh’s Lac Son district on February 5, or the eighth day of the Year of the Snake, drawing thousands of locals and visitors to partake in a variety of activities.
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