(HBO) – Symbols of cats, the mascot of the upcoming Lunar New Year, are being displayed at Hoa Binh Square in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh to welcome the most important and longest festival of Vietnamese in a year.

Attending the opening ceremony were Secretary of the provincial
Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long; Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party
Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council Bui Duc Hinh, and
Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the
provincial People's Committee Bui Van Khanh, among others.
A large number of local people visited and take photos with the
symbols at the Hoa Binh Square.
This year’s mascot features a nine-member happy cat family – the
zodiac animal for the 2023 Lunar New Year and other symbols representing the
culture of Hoa Binh province such as Can wine, Lam rice as well as outstanding
socio-economic development achievements in 2022.
This is the first time the province has exhibited the symbols of
the mascot during Lunar New Year. The works are expected to create a joyful and
exciting atmosphere to serve the locals and foreign
visitors coming to the province during the traditional New Year Festival./.
On the occasion of the Lunar New Year, visitors from near and far are eager to come to the mountainous district of Da Bac to have unique cultural experiences such as learning to wrap traditional cakes of ethnic minorities, practicing writing ancient Tay characters or immersing themselves in the Tay melodies.
Tan Lac has great potential for tourism development. In addition, the Provincial Party Committee issued Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU, dated October 17, 2022, on building the highland communes in Tan Lac district into provincial-level tourism areas by 2030, with a vision to 2050. However, according to the assessment, implementing the goals in the spirit of Resolution No. 13-NQ/TU has had limited results.
Recognising that tourism and agriculture are local strengths, Mai Chau district is committed to building a green economy through an action program with specific pathways, achieving notable results in line with the resolution of the 26th Party Congress of the district.
With its majestic natural landscapes, diverse ethnic cultures, and numerous unique festivals, Hoa Binh province is an attractive destination that entices travellers from far and wide to explore and experience during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Being held around the 30th of the 11th lunar month right after the harvest season ends, the traditional New Year of Mong ethnic group lasts until the last day of the 12th lunar month. On this occasion, the community tourism destinations of Pa Co and Hang Kia communes (Mai Chau) attract many visitors to experience and explore the unique customs of New Year.
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