(HBO) – As part of the four well-known Muong regions, ethnic people in Cao Phong district take pride in their Muong Thang cultural identity.
A community-based tourism
site in Mo village, Binh Thanh commune (Cao Phong district) attracts visitors
with traditional cultural values.
Ancient Muong stilt houses in Mo
village of Binh Thanh commune hold an appeal to tourists, especially
foreigners. The destination promises enjoyable experience in the life of local
people, traditional customs, festivals and production activities. Ancient
architectural traits remain intact in stilt houses located in Thach Yen, Hop
Phong, Tien and Thung Nai communes.
Muong Thang hosts various annual
traditional festivals, namely a festival to open Bo shrine in Thung Nai commune
and one in Khanh pagoda in Thach Yen commune. Of note, it has revived the Khai
mua (season start) Muong Thang festival in Dung Phong commune since 2018.
At some points in the past,
traditional cultural traits faced the risk of falling into oblivion. Local
officials and people over the years have made efforts in cultural conservation
and development. The district has conserved about 1,600 Muong gongs, including
400 ancient ones.
Via communication activities, all
residents have now engaged in cultural conservation work. The district opened
classes teaching Muong folk songs and gong performance for the youths. The Mo
Muong Thang club was recently launched with the participation of 35 artisans
and people who love of the art.
Pham Ngoc Nhat, head of the
culture-information office of the district, said cultural conservation and
development contribute to tourism development and promoting the image of
friendly Muong Thang people.
The district is actively calling
on people to maintain and uphold cultural characteristics in tandem with
tourism development in a bid to improve local living conditions, and offering
training on tourism and access to capital in building community-based tourism
development./.
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
