(HBO) - Hon Chuoi Island is located nearly 32 km from the west of the mainland, in Tran Van Thoi district, Ca Mau province. It is one of the important southwestern outpost islands of the country. It is one of the five islands of the Project of Youth Island Construction (the period from 2013 to 2020), which has been approved by the Prime Minister.
Hon Chuoi Island has a complex terrain. The people there
live mainly on cage fish farming and fishing. During a trip to the southwestern
sea of the country, the correspondent of Hoa Binh newspaper has recorded some
true images of the local people and the army force on Hon Chuoi island.
The red flag with a yellow star was sent from the mainland
to the army force and the people on Hon Chuoi island.
Naval soldiers in Region 5 are carrying the supported cargo
over 300 steep steps from the marina to the troops located on the island.
The islanders open small grocery stores to supply the
fishermen at sea. There are items that must be imported, there are also items
that people themselves have caught and processed for sale.
The children on the island are able to maintain their
learning at the "love classes” established, taken care of and directly taken
classes by the Border Guard in Hon Chuoi.
Although there are many difficulties, there is a play space
for students after every class on the island.
Every year, the localities coordinate with the Region 5
Naval Headquarters to visit, present gifts and encourage their children on duty
to protect the sovereignty at sea of the Fatherland.
The reporters of central and local newspapers and radio are
exchanging with the students on the island.
The lantern-floating ceremony on the Da river, held in conjunction with the local ritual praying for bumper fish catches, is an integral part of major festivals and cultural events in Hoa Binh province. Its 2024 edition took place as part of the second Da river fish and shrimp festival.
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.
The Week of Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week in 2024 takes place from November 15th – 23rd in Hoa Binh city. The opening ceremony takes place in the evening of November 15 at Hoa Binh Square with the highlight being the Ceremony to receive the Ranking Certificate for the special National Monument, the archaeological relics of Trai Cave and Stone Roof in Vanh village, Lac Son district. The Week of Culture – Tourism takes place with a series of unique and attractive activities: Fishing ceremony and releasing flower lanterns on Da River; the Festival displaying the traditional costumes of the province's ethnic groups; Can liquid festival night... The preparations are being urgently completed, creating an exciting and joyful atmosphere to welcome the big festival.
More than 3 years ago, Chi Ne Plantation Industry and Trade Cooperative in Song Boi village, Phu Nghia commune (Lac Thuy) brought mulberry growing and silkworm farming to the locality. The cool climate and the long alluvial land along the Boi River are ideal conditions for growing new crops. With the current mulberry area of about 22 hectares, hundreds of working children in Lac Thuy and Kim Boi districts have been given jobs and improved income. The model is focusing on expanding the raw material areas, aiming to process and weave silk on the spot to serve tourism and export development.
The terraced fields in Mien Doi commune (Lạc Sơn district) are likened to "steps leading to the blue
sky". These steps glow with the prosperous golden hue of abundance and
poetic beauty... The photo series captures impressive and distinctive
moments of beauty and culture in the Mường region of Mien Doi commune.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ministers, central agencies and Hoa Binh province attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway (Km19+000 – Km53+000) held on September 29 in Xeo hamlet, Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province. This is a key transport project and the first expressway in the province.