(HBO) - Yen Thuy district in Hoa Binh province is rich in historical relics, currently home to 12 cultural sites. Three of these sites are recognized as national relics, while another nine are recognized as provincial ones. These sites have been restored in recent times, drawing tourism into the area.
Xam
communal house in Phu Lai commune (Yen Thuy district) serves as a cultural and
spiritual activities venue of local people.
Xam communal house in Phu Lai
commune was built at the end of the 18th century. It is one of the earliest-
known communal houses in Hoa Binh province.
Through the vicissitudes of
life, the communal house has seen its share of action. Over time, the house has
been damaged and even collapsed. But it 2010, it was rebuilt on its old
foundation. The house is now used by locals for cultural, spiritual and
religious activities.
Local people contribute both
financially and by working on projects to repair and upgrade the home, thereby
further enhancing its cultural identity and beauty.
Under the Law on Cultural
Heritage, the district has worked to preserve and promote local cultural
heritage sites, to raise public awareness on heritage conservation.
Besides the State investment,
the district promotes the mobilisation of local resources to restore the
relics. Bui Trong Thuy, deputy head of the district's Department of Culture and
Sports, said, "There are currently about 23 relics in the area, all of which
have received funding from locals and sponsors for preservation and protection.
The restored relics become an attractive destination for tourists,” he added.
In an effort to exploit the
historical and cultural values of the relics for tourism development, the district
People's Committee has issued a tourism development project to 2025 with a vision
to 2030 and a plan to preserve cultural heritage sites in the locality covering
the period from 2021 to 2030.
This is a timely project to
link the development of tourism products with the exploitation of cultural
resources, and to develop tourism in a sustainable manner that benefits the
region for years to come./.
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.