(HBO) – Taking selfies besides fruit-laden orange trees, harvesting red and succulent Canh and yellow-flesh oranges, and enjoying sweet and juicy fruits are alluring experiences that tourists can have when visiting orange orchards in Cao Phong district from November every year.
Ripe oranges cover the two sides of the road from Hoa Binh
city to Cao Phong with bright yellow. Endless orange gardens can be seen right
in the centre of the district. Roads to this orange farming area has been
upgraded and expanded, thus facilitating transport and tourism activities.
The owner of the Thuy Nga orange orchard in Area 4 of Cao
Phong town, Cao Phong district, instructs visitors how to choose high-quality
fruits.
Many cars have come to this
area on recent days, bringing tourists to seemingly limitless orange farms on
gently sloping hills.
Fruit-laden orange trees are the first thing to
see when arriving at the Thuy Nga orchard in Area 4 of Cao Phong town. Nearly 10
sets of tables and chairs were placed in the yard so that visitors can rest,
enjoy tea and taste local oranges.
Visitors to the farm vary. Some delegations
whose business trips traversing Hoa Binh came to the garden to buy oranges.
Many groups of elderly also dropped by to have a tour of this place.
Over the last couple of years, some travel
companies have added orange farms to tours of Hoa Binh province aside from
familiar destinations like Giang Mo and Lac villages and Hoa Binh Lake.
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 This effort requires not only protecting the cultural identity but also eliminating outdated customs and developing a modern cultural lifestyle, contributing to sustainable values for the Muong community in Hoa Binh province.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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