(HBO) – Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province is home to 31 historical – cultural relic sites and scenic landscapes, including three at the national level, 11 at the provincial level, and two others currently seeking the provincial recognition.
Khoi
Communal House in An Nghia commune, Lac Son district, has been rehabilitated to
serve as a place of worship for local people.
Over the past years, authorities in Lac Son have
paid attention to the management, protection and promotion of local relic
sites’ values. They have increased communications to raise public awareness of
the work. Many localities here have also included relic site protection
regulations in village conventions so that all people can join in common
efforts. Inspection and examination have been enhanced while timely measures
have been taken to deal with any violations of the Law on Cultural Heritage.
The mobilisation, management and use of resources for protecting and upholding
relic sites’ values have been carried out in line with legal regulations.
Apart from recognised relic sites, the
remainders have also been surveyed to be included among those under provincial
agencies’ management. In addition to researching relic sites to make dossiers
seeking provincial and national recognition for them, Lac Son has stepped up
the preservation and rehabilitation of those sites.
Thanks to funding from the State budget and
private sources, some relic sites in the district have been restored with their
original architecture preserved such as the revolutionary relic site of the
Muong Khoi war resistance base (An Nghia commune), Coi Communal House (Vu Binh
commune), the shrine at Trai Cave (Tan Lap commune), and Cay Da Temple (Vu Ban
township).
However, there are still some relic sites at
risk of degradation such as Bang Communal House (Ngoc Lau commune), Khu Dung
Cave (Nhan Nghia commune), and the establishment venue of the provincial Party
Committee’s Office (Nhan Nghia commune).
To bring into play relic sites’ values, aside
from preservation and rehabilitation, the district’s administration has
directed localities to ensure the effective management and organisation of
traditional festivals linked with the sites. Many festivals have been revived,
helping to uphold cultural values and meet people’s spiritual need.
In the coming time, the district will press on
with disseminating the Law on Cultural Heritage and legal documents on the
preservation and promotion of relic sites’ values. It is also set to keep
working to encourage people to join hands in the work./.
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.
