Returning to the sunny and windy land of Muong Thang - Cao Phong district, the orange-growing capital of the province. The 2024 - 2025 orange harvest season has begun. This year, the oranges have not only yielded well but also fetched good prices, bringing visible joy to the eyes and smiles of the farmers.
For the 2024 - 2025 season, the total area of orange trees in the district exceeds 710 hectares, with nearly 674 hectares in the business period and over 40 hectares in the basic exploitation period.
In recent years, Cao Phong District has focused on replanting orange trees, maintaining high-quality orange-growing areas that meet VietGAP standards, and developing model orange fields combined with tourism experiences.
Farmers busily harvest oranges.
The joy of a bountiful and profitable orange harvest.
Retail traders, who are regular buyers, come directly to the gardens to purchase oranges.
Hoa Binh City is wearing a fresh, bright, green, clean and beautiful appearance before the Spring of At Ty. Below are notes from Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters in Hoa Binh City during the days leading up to Lunar New Year 2025.
The Ministry of Construction recently conducted an appraisal and evaluation of the proposal to recognize Hoa Binh City as a Class II urban area under Hoa Binh Province. The appraisal council agreed that Hoa Binh City meets the criteria for a Class II urban area with a score of 84.16 out of 100. The city is currently focusing on improving its infrastructure, enhancing its urban aesthetics, and aiming to become a modern urban area with a unique identity.
Traditional costumes are cultural symbols of each ethnic group, reflecting their customs and unique identities. Every pattern and color on these outfits is a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship, folk knowledge, and art. The traditional costumes of ethnic minorities in Hoa Binh Province, such as the Muong, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong are not only used in daily life but also during festivals and significant life ceremonies.
The atmosphere of Christmas (Noel) 2024 is spreading from major cities to parishes, sub-parishes, and Catholic communities throughout Hoa Binh Province. Christmas is now not only celebrated by Catholics but also warmly welcomed by many people.