(HBO) - The Hoa Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism opened a new display hall, themed "Typical cultural heritages of the Muong ethnic minority group in Hoa Binh" at the provincial museum to mark the Vietnam Heritage Day (November 23). The opening ceremony on November 23 was attended by Nguyen Van Chuong, Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee, leaders of provincial departments and agencies, as well as more than 100 teachers and students of the Ly Tu Trong Junior High School.
Delegates and students visit the display hall.
The opening speech of a
top official of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism highlighted
the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Hoa Binh, which serves as a resource
for socio-economic development in the cause of reform and international
integration.
The official said the
Muong ethnic cultural heritage has left deep imprints on many aspects of local
society, including stilt houses, costumes, cuisine, historical relics,
antiques, customs, festivals, religions and beliefs, language, music, and
performing arts. The Muong people are proud to be the cradle of the famous Hoa
Binh cuture.
On display at the hall are
nearly 200 documents and original artifacts, such as bronze drums, gongs, and
ancient pottery found in Muong tombs. Especially, for the first time, visitors had
a chance to explore the special value of the Mo Muong, which is recognised as an
item in the national intangible cultural heritage.
The display is meant to be
a step to implement the Party's Resolution on developing an advanced Vietnamese
culture imbued with national characteristics, while honoring and promoting the
Muong ethnic culture in the Vietnamese community of ethnic groups, and
educating the public, especially younger generations, on cultural traditions.
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.
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