(HBO) - The Standing Committee of the Women’s Union of Hoa Binh province has issued Official Dispatch No. 1165/BTV-VP dated February 5, 2020 on response to the campaign entitled "Ao dai – Vietnamese cultural heritage” which was launched by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Women’s Union.
Contestants of the 2019 "Beauty of Muong land” contest
wear "ao dai” (Vietnamese traditional long dress).
Activities within the framework of the campaign
are slated for March 6 with all members of the women’s union at all levels and
female workers in the province wearing ao dai.
The women’s unions of districts, Hoa Binh city
and agencies were asked to join hands with media units to call on female
workers to wear "ao dai” at their workplaces, schools and offices, as well as
during social and family events.
Organisations and individuals were
requested to team up with relevant agencies to arrange practical, suitable and
creative activities such as "ao dai” shows, meetings with ao dai designers and
tailors; encourage designs with traditional materials; hold workshops and
contests; and present "ao dai” for poor women, among others.
This is part of activities to promote the
image of Vietnamese women’s "ao dai”, in a bid to have "ao dai” inscribed on
the list of national intangible cultural heritage./.
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.
