(HBO) – The Vietnam Women’s Union’s chapter in Kim Boi district in collaboration with the centre for culture-sport and tourism on April 8 organised a rural trade fair to honour standout economic models. A show featuring traditional costumes was also held as part of the event.
Featuring
30 booths of 28 communes and towns and several organisations in the districts,
the fair introduced a wide range of local staples like traditional dishes,
vegetables and fruits as well as traditional medicines.
The event was organised to popularise local agricultural products, contributing
to developing a complete value chain for the farmers. Also, it helped raise
public awareness of the importance of safe food to consumers’ health.
Participants join performance of
traditional costumes at the rural fair.
Particularly, a performance of traditional costumes was organised in the
framework of the fair, drawing the participation of 155 people from 31
organisations in the district. It aimed
to preserve traditional cultural values in general and local costumes in
particular. This was also part of the activities to celebrate the 60thfounding anniversary of Kim Boi district (April 17, 1959-2019).
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.
