(HBO) - On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the Invalids and Martyrs Day (27/7/1947 - 27/7/2018), in the evening of July 25th 2018, in Phu Luong Commune, The Youth Union of Lac Son District already organized the artistic exchange program with the theme of "Màu hoa đỏ”, which propagated revolutionary songs to mark the 71th anniversary of the Invalids and Martyrs Day and welcomed the youth members and people of Quyet Thang area to watch and cheer up.

A special performance in the exchange event
At the night of the exchange event, the Youth
Union members of Quyet Thang Commune brought nearly 20 special cultural
performances with the theme of praising the Party, Uncle Ho, expressing the
love for the homeland, praising those who sacrificed for the independence,
freedom of the Fatherland, praising the Youth Union organizations, etc. In
particular, there were many performances expressing the bold cultural identity
of Muong ethnic minority and the heroic Lacs Son homeland.
The cultural exchange program is a chance for
the younger generation of Lac Son district to revise the national heroic
tradition, expressing gratitude to the heroic sacrifices of heroes and
heroines, invalids and martyrs, Vietnamese heroic mothers, sick soldiers who
all have brought independence, freedom and peace for our today. On this
occasion, the Standing Committee of Lac Son District donated 05 gifts valued at
1.5 million VND to the families of Phu Luong commune's policy beneficiaries.
Hoa Binh province has carried out multiple programmes and initiatives to revive its cultural heritage which has gradually fallen into oblivion through the ebbs and flows of history.
The most prominent and defining feature in the prehistoric era of Hoa Binh is the Hoa Binh Culture. The Culture was first discovered in Hoa Binh. The significant prehistoric culture represents not only Vietnam but also Southeast Asia and southern China. Through excavations of cave sites in the limestone regions of Hoa Binh, French archaeologist M. Colani introduced the world to a "Stone Age in Hoa Binh province – Northern Vietnam" in 1927. On January 30, 1932, the First Congress of Far Eastern Prehistorians, held in Hanoi, officially recognised the Hoa Binh Culture.
Known as the "Land of Epic History”, Hoa Binh province, the gateway to Vietnam’s northwest, boasts a strategic location and a unique cultural tapestry woven by its ethnic minority communities.
The People's Committee of Luong Son District recently held a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing Sau Communal House in Thanh Cao Commune as a provincial-level historical and cultural site.
Recognising the importance of cultural heritage preservation in protecting and promoting the value system of Vietnamese culture, and serving socio-economic development in the new period, Party committees and local administrations in Hoa Binh province have identified it as a key task in the cultural development strategy. The province has been making efforts in mobilising resources, creating consensus among people and engaging ethnic communities in preserving and promoting cultural identity.
Hoa Binh province has captured growing attention both domestically and internationally for its distinctive cultural heritage and rich history. Most notably, it has been renowned for its famous Hoa Binh culture, considered the cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilisation. Looking ahead to significant milestones in 2025 and the 140th anniversary of province establishment in 2026, Hoa Binh Newspaper presents a comprehensive overview of the province's development across economic, social, cultural, tourism, and security domains.