On July 18th, 2024, the Prime Minister issued Decision No. 694/QĐ-TTg, ranking three sites across the country as the national special relics. Among them, Hoa Binh province's archaeological site, Hang Xom Trai and Mai Da Lang Vanh (Lac Son) was recognized as a national special relic.
The Institute of Archaeology conducted the excavations at Hang Xom
Trai at the beginning of 2024.
Hang Xom
Trai in Tan Lap commune and Mai Da Lang Vanh in Yen Phu commune were previously
classified as the national historical sites. Due to their unique and original
state, and their exceptional cultural and historical value, these sites serve
as the crucial samples for the prehistoric archaeological research in Vietnam
and in the region. The remaining cultural artifacts at the site, along with
those displayed at the Hoa Binh Provincial Museum, the National Museum of
Vietnamese History, and the Institute of Archaeology, are significant evidence
of the origins and history of the communities living in Hoa Binh and throughout
Vietnam.
This marks
the first time a site in Hoa Binh has been designated as a national special
relic.
As part of Project 6 under the national target program for socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas in 2024, Lạc Sơn District, Hoa Binh province focuses on diverse and practical activities to promote the project's goal: "Preserving and promoting the beautiful traditional cultural values of ethnic groups in conjunction with tourism development."
After 3 years of implementing Resolution No. 04-NQ/TU, dated October 11, 2021 of the Provincial Party Standing Committee on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values of Hoa Binh province's ethnic groups in the period of 2021 – 2025 with the orientation to 2030 (NQ04), it has mobilized the participation of the entire political system, the people from all walks of life and there have been positive changes. So far, out of the 10 targets of NQ04, 3 targets have been met and exceeded the plan set for 2025. Typically, 70% of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of ethnic groups in the province is on the list of the national ICH items and they have been protected and restored, exceeding 20% of the proposed Resolution.
Great National Unity Day has been recently celebrated in Duong hamlet, Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, in an atmosphere of warmth and community spirit. The event highlighted national identity and strengthened the bond of solidarity among residents.
On November 28, the People's Committee of Cao Phong district organized the Cultural and Sports Festival of Cao Phong district's ethnic groups in 2024.
