HBO - Hoa Binh province has listed four historical-cultural relic sites as provincial heritages since the beginning of this year.
The recognised heritages are Nui Kien Cave
(Lung Van commune, Tan Lac district), Truong Kha Temple (Lien Vu commune, Lac
Son district), the venue of the first congress of Hoa Binh’s Party organisation
at Lap Communal House (Lap Chieng commune, Kim Boi district), and the Tong Kiem – Doc Bang troops (Ky Son
district).
Authorised agencies have also made surveys and
compiled dossiers on three historical-cultural relic sites: the venue of the
establishment of Regiment 12 – Hoa Binh (Cao Phong district), Quan Am Pagoda
(Phuc Tien commune, Ky Son district), and Cat Dun Temple (Dong Tam commune, Lac
Thuy district).
The exhibition hall on heritage of the Hoa Binh
Culture has been kept open to visitors. Meanwhile, localities in the province has
organised traditional festivals in a formal, safe and economical manner that
has matched traditional customs while upholding cultural identities and values
of local relic sites.
The 10th art festival for the armed forces, youths and students of Hoa Binh province celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Army and 35th anniversary of the All People’s Defence Day wrapped up on April 25.
Xoe dance, an unique art form of the Thai ethnic minority group in Mai Chau district of Hoa Binh province has existed for a long time and passed down through generations. Xoe dance is not only a popular dance in the Thai community but also a unique cultural feature, an indispensable part in the Thai ethnic minority people's cultural and spiritual life.
The Bac Son pre-school in Hung Son commune, Kim Boi district is effectively implementing a model of preserving and promoting cultural identity of the Muong ethnic group.
Through ups and downs, many unique cultural features of the Muong ethnic minority group are facing risks of falling into oblivion. However, with a strong determination, Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has deployed synchronous solutions to preserve and promote the locality's cultural heritage values.
If Tan Lac is considered the core of the cradle of Muong culture in Hoa Binh, Phong Phu commune is the cultural centre of Muong culture in Tan Lac district. Luy Ai hamlet in Phong Phu commune is where customs and traditions of Muong Bi are preserved. Luy Ai hamlet was chosen to build a space to preserve Muong ethnic culture. The district is seeking support from the province and coordinating with relevant agencies to devise a plan on preservation of Muong cultural spaces associated with developing tourism products and improving the lives of local residents.
Nguyen Manh Tuan, a Muong ethnic man in Ba Hang Doi town, Lac Thuy district, is known as a young, dedicated, and outstanding artisan who has made significant contributions in collecting, restoring, and preserving national cultural values.
