(HBO) – The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee on December 24 held a conference reviewing the outcomes of a contest for model new rural residential areas and model gardens for the 2018-2020 period, and presenting certificates for products meeting One Commune, One Product (OCOP) standards in 2020.
Delegates visit stalls of OCOP products for
2020.
In his opening speech, Vice Secretary of the
provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee
Bui Van Khanh said during over two years of building model new-style rural
residential areas and gardens in the province, localities actively responded to
the effort with the involvement of Party units, authorities, the Vietnam Fatherland
Front, mass organisations and people from all walks of life. The movement has
so far achieved encouraging results.
When the movement began, 69 residential areas
and 219 gardens registered to join. So far, as many as 46 model new-style
residential areas and 151 model gardens have been recognised. In the near
future, districts and Hoa Binh city plan to build 100 model new-style
residential areas and 177 model gardens.
In order to spread the movement, the provincial
People’s Committee held the contest for the 2018-2020 period and earmarked
funding to help localities build green and clean landscapes at a total cost of
over 28.6 billion VND. 38 new-style rural residential areas and 47 model
gardens were selected by district and municipal authorities to compete in the
contest at provincial level.
In the model new-style rural residential area
category, the A prize went to Ho 1 hamlet (Ngoc Luong commune, Yen Thuy
district) while B prize was presented to La Van Cau hamlet (Thuong Coc commune,
Lac Son district); Doi hamlet (Ba Hang Doi township, Lac Thuy district); Sau
Thuong hamlet (Thanh Cao commune, Luong Son district). Ten hamlets won the C
prize and 22 others earned the consolation prize. As for the model garden
category, the A prize was presented to the garden of Tran Quoc Hoan’s family in
Doi hamlet (Ba Hang Doi township). Three others won the B prize, 10 with C
prize and 25 consolation prize.
Regarding the OCOP Programme, 54 products across
the province registered to join. Via evaluation and classification of OCOP
products, 44 products owned by 39 entities scored more than 50 points and were
recognised as the province’s OCOP products for 2020. As of December 31, the
province would have 75 OCOP products, or 25 higher than the set target.
In order to honour outstanding collectives and
individuals, leaders of the provincial Party Committee, People’s Committee and National
Assembly deputy delegation presented certificates of merit to model new-style
rural residential areas and model gardens, and certificates to OCOP products
meeting three- and four-starred standards.
To turn the effort into a widespread movement,
laying the foundation to build new-style rural communes at advanced standards,
Khanh asked departments, agencies and units to raise public awareness of the campaign
while continuing to fine-tune policies and mechanisms to support the building
of new-style rural areas in remote, mountainous andespecially
disadvantaged areas./.
Gongs hold a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of the Muong ethnic people in Hoa Binh province. More than musical instruments, they are an indispensable part of community rituals and collective memory, echoing through generations as a spiritual thread linking the past, present, and future.
Preserving and promoting the cultural values of the Muong ethnic group has become an urgent task in the current context, as many traditional values face the risk of fading away. This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.
The Muong ethnic culture, deeply rooted in Vietnam’s mountainous north, continues to be preserved and revitalised by dedicated individuals and communities determined to safeguard their ancestral identity.
The Muong group is one of the largest ethnic minorities in Vietnam, primarily found in Hoa Binh province. The Muong people in Hoa Binh boast a rich and diverse cultural treasure that reflects the unique identity of this ethnic group. Accounting for over 63% of the province's population, they have created and preserved numerous distinctive cultural values, contributing to their unique identity. Their cultural heritage is an invaluable asset, at the heart of their national identity, and represents a vibrant spiritual life that must be preserved and promoted in today’s modern world.
For generations, the ethnic communities of Hoa Binh province, particularly the Muong people, have preserved vibrant festivals deeply intertwined with the region’s geography, nature, and social traditions. These celebrations enrich Hoa Binh’s spiritual life and cultural identity, reflecting both folk beliefs and the intermingling of ethnic customs. Many of these festivals have endured the test of time, passed down through generations and continuing to thrive today. Among them, the Khai Ha (Going Down to the Field) festival stands out as one of the most significant events of the Muong ethnic group.
Muong calendar, known as sach doi, is an ancient folk knowledge system developed through observations of the movement of the pleiades star. This unique calendar consists of 12 bamboo sticks, each representing a lunar month. Specific days within each month are marked with distinct symbols, guiding locals in determining auspicious and inauspicious days for important activities.
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