(HBO) - Not only is the place to preserve, store, display, exploit and promote the values of national cultural heritage, the Provincial Museum is also a place to store a lot of heroic memories of the war against the French colonialists and the American empire of our provincial troops and people through the artifacts.
The provincial Museum staff is checking the body of French tank of and the wing of American B52 aircraft at the yard of the Department of culture, Sports & Tourism.
Mr. Nguyen Thi Thi, the Director of the Provincial Museum says currently there are more than 11,000 documents and artifacts about Hoa Binh culture including over 100 documents and artifacts about the war against French colonialism and American imperialism at the Provincial Museum. These are the historical evidences of a period of the fierce struggle, the great sacrifice, the brave spirit, the cunning and the creativity in combat of our troops and people.
Now the artifacts with small volumes are stored and preserved in the artifact warehouse of the Museum, the artifacts with large volumes are kept outdoors such as the body of the battleship, the body of the tank, the pieces, the wing and the shaft of aircraft and so on.
In order for people and visitors to learn about Hoa Binh culture, about the milestones, the historical periods of our troops and people in the wars, the Provincial Museum has opened many exhibitions with a variety of rich themes.
Due to the Museum's small gallery space, most of the museum's galleries have been shown according to their own themes and titles. In addition, the Provincial Museum has cooperated with the other localities to organize the mobile displays at relics sites in the province and other provinces on the anniversaries and major holidays of the nation.
Through the original materials and artifacts, it is an opportunity for the local people and tourists to visit and learn about Hoa Binh culture and important historical landmarks of the province since its establishment, the revolts of people of the ethnic groups in the province before the Party. They can also learn about the revolutionary movement of the province in the period of the general uprising, the war against the French colonialists and the American empire of the peoples in the province, the typical artifacts with the precious antiquities of the province. Through the artifacts stored at the Provincial Museum, it helps today's young generation understand, respect and be proud of the struggle of their fatherland.
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.
