(HBO) - In the last days of 2022, on the board ships of the navy and fisherman have been filled with goods, necessities and Tet gifts from people from all parts of the country sent to the officers, the soldiers and the people working and living on Truong Sa Islands. Although the weather is not favorable, the waves are strong at level 7 - 8, with the utmost determination, the officers and soldiers on the ships always protect and keep the goods carefully so that they are safely and intactly transported to the islands, helping the army and people on the island welcome a happy and healthy Tet like on the mainland.
The potted kumquats and Tet gifts with the warmth of the mainland have been carefully transported aboard the KN-490 to the soldiers and the people working and living on Truong Sa Islands.
The soldiers are gathering goods and gifts to transfer to boats to the islands.
The big waves and strong winds have made it difficult to transfer goods from the KN-490 to the canoe to the islands.
Tet gifts from the mainland have been given to the officers and the soldiers on Da Nam Islands.
The pigs have been brought to the islands for the soldiers to celebrate Tet.
With the theme "Hoa Binh- Confidently moving forward", the mascots welcoming the Year of the Snake are displayed at Hoa Binh Square, ensuring aesthetic beauty and imbued with national cultural identity. The works have received a positive welcome from the people, creating an exciting atmosphere for traditional Tet celebration and serving as a cultural and tourism highlight to attract visitors to Hoa Binh city and Hoa Binh province.
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.
Com Hamlet, Dong Lai Commune, Tan Lac district, was recognized as a traditional brocade weaving village in 2017 and has since established the Dong Lai Traditional Brocade Weaving and General Services Cooperative. Over the years, the revival of the brocade weaving craft has not only helped preserve traditional cultural values but also opened up economic development opportunities, providing income for residents.
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.