(HBO) – Fishing in the Da River has become a favorite hobby of many locals and tourists to the northwestern mountainous province of Hoa Binh. Fishermen can feel lost in thought and relaxed while fishing, and excited when they can get big and choosy fish.

Fishing
in the Da River is the hobby of many local people
There
are many fishing places along the Da River, from its lower section to the areas
around Dung Spring, the former Da River cement factory and Thia Yen Mong ferry
station, and the section running through Hoa Binh city. Besides, streams running
to the river, along with romantic cliffs, also create a breathtaking landscape.
Hoa
Binh is blessed with the Da River which is dubbed as a rich store of aquatic resources
in the northwestern region. The fish in the clean river are delicious with
various recipes. They can be cooked right on the river banks and on boats,
attracting an increasing number of fishermen - young or old, junior or senior
in the hobby - to the Da River to try their luck. A day without going out fishing
will be enough to make them feel uneasy.
In
the past, fishermen used bamboo rods and rice and sweet potato as bait, but now
things have changed with the use of carbon rods, reels, and mixed bait bought
from the market. It may take them all day to catch a small fish like muong
(hemiculter), chay (spinibarbus caldwelli) and tilapia, but this is enough to
make them feel quite happy. Meanwhile, in a lucky day, they may bring home tens
of kilos of carp or silver carp./.
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.