(HBO) - The traditional celebration of the Independence Festival in Lac Son district is associated with the Vietnamese people’s most resounding historical event in the 20th century – the success of the August Revolution in 1945.
"Banh uoi” (uoi cake), which represents the solidarity and
love for life, is an indispensable dish in the Independence Festival of people
in Muong Vo area of Nhan Nghia commune, Lac Son district.
Under the Party’s leadership, people nationwide
launched a general uprising in August 1945 to seize power and break chains of
slavery. Following the revolution’s victory was the National Day September 2,
1945, when the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam) was established, opening up an era of independence and freedom.
joining compatriots across the country in
celebrating the triumph, the administration and people of Lac Son district also
marked the first Independence Festival in 1945.
Nowadays, whenever the Independence Festival
approaches, local residents become busy preparing for celebrations. Communes
will be decorated with banners, flags and flowers while a wide range of
meaningful activities will be held, reflecting the spirit of "Nothing is more
precious than independence and freedom” as stated by late President Ho Chi
Minh.
Bui Van Thuom, former Secretary of the Party
Committee of Lac Son district, said it is an everlasting spirit that has been
deeply instilled into the local populace and spread across the district,
becoming the tradition of celebrating the Independence Festival annually.
Studying culture of the Muong Vang area and the
Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province for many years, Bui Huy Vong, a
resident in Huong Nhuong commune of Lac Son district, highly valued the
tradition of celebrating the Independence Festival on August 19 and September 2
in some communes of Lac Son, which he said is not only typical for a large
Muong ethnic area but also enriches the value of the August 19 victory and the
National Day on September 2.
Secretary of the district’s Party Committee Bui
Van Hanh affirmed that all-level Party committees, authorities and people of
Lac Son are always proud of their Independence Festival celebrating
tradition./.
Hoa Binh province has carried out multiple programmes and initiatives to revive its cultural heritage which has gradually fallen into oblivion through the ebbs and flows of history.
The most prominent and defining feature in the prehistoric era of Hoa Binh is the Hoa Binh Culture. The Culture was first discovered in Hoa Binh. The significant prehistoric culture represents not only Vietnam but also Southeast Asia and southern China. Through excavations of cave sites in the limestone regions of Hoa Binh, French archaeologist M. Colani introduced the world to a "Stone Age in Hoa Binh province – Northern Vietnam" in 1927. On January 30, 1932, the First Congress of Far Eastern Prehistorians, held in Hanoi, officially recognised the Hoa Binh Culture.
Known as the "Land of Epic History”, Hoa Binh province, the gateway to Vietnam’s northwest, boasts a strategic location and a unique cultural tapestry woven by its ethnic minority communities.
The People's Committee of Luong Son District recently held a ceremony to receive the certificate recognizing Sau Communal House in Thanh Cao Commune as a provincial-level historical and cultural site.
Recognising the importance of cultural heritage preservation in protecting and promoting the value system of Vietnamese culture, and serving socio-economic development in the new period, Party committees and local administrations in Hoa Binh province have identified it as a key task in the cultural development strategy. The province has been making efforts in mobilising resources, creating consensus among people and engaging ethnic communities in preserving and promoting cultural identity.
Hoa Binh province has captured growing attention both domestically and internationally for its distinctive cultural heritage and rich history. Most notably, it has been renowned for its famous Hoa Binh culture, considered the cradle of ancient Vietnamese civilisation. Looking ahead to significant milestones in 2025 and the 140th anniversary of province establishment in 2026, Hoa Binh Newspaper presents a comprehensive overview of the province's development across economic, social, cultural, tourism, and security domains.
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