(HBO) – The People’s Committee of the northwestern mountainous province of Hoa Binh has convened a meeting to prepare for the culture and tourism week slated for November.
The provincial culture and tourism week aims to introduce and honour
traditional culture and national cultural heritage in Hoa Binh, while promoting
the locality’s tourism potential. It is expected to see the participation of
Hoa Binh’s neighbouring provinces.
The highlight of the programme is a beauty contest that honours the beauty of
local women, as well as the land and people of Hoa Binh in general. The winner of
the pageant will have a chance to work as Hoa Binh’s brand ambassador.
The qualification round of the contest will last from August 25 to September 12,
while the finale will take place from October 20 to November 3.
Speaking at the meeting, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee
Nguyen Van Chuong asked the organisers to ensure the progress of the festival.
Apart from tourism promotion, local products should be introduced during the
festival, he said, stressing the organisation of the "One Commune, One Product”
exhibition by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on this
occasion.
The auction of the holding of the beauty contest should be publicised and
contest rules announced no later than August 25, he said.
Hoa Binh province has shown strong performance in family planning by effectively implementing directions and plans in the field, including Directive No. 12/CT-UBND issued by the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee on August 4, 2021 on rolling out measures to maintain the policy of each couple having two children, which is stated in community rules and the regulations of agencies, organisations, and units across the province of Hoa Binh for the 2021 – 2025 period.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended a hybrid conference on December 18 to review the culture, sport, and tourism sector’s performance in 2024 and launch key tasks for 2025. Standing Deputy Secretary of the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Bui Duc Hinh, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Chuong and officials from local departments and sectors also took part in the event.
Hoa Binh’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism on December 18, hosted a conference to present the outcomes of a research study on the traditional costumes of the Muong ethnic group.
Along with the activities of Project 6 - the national target programme for socio-economic development in ethnic minority-inhabited and mountainous areas for the 2021 – 2026 period, efforts to preserve and promote the traditional cultural values of ethnic minorities in Lac Son district have received additional momentum.
In the context of globalisation and deeper integration, preserving and promoting the national cultural identity is of utmost importance. Aware of their pioneering and proactive role on all fronts, over the years, the youth organisations at all levels in Hoa Binh province have implemented various concrete and practical activities to preserve and promote the cultural identities of ethnic groups in the locality.
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