(HBO) – Mai Chau purple garlic (Noong Luong garlic) has entered Top 100 gift specialties of Vietnam in 2021 - 2022 by Vietnam Record Organisation (VietKings), helping the product to get closer to consumers inside and outside the country.
People of Hoa Binh city use purple garlic for their
daily meals.
The garlic is cultivated in Noong Luong commune, which is Thanh Son commune of
Mai Chau district now, as well as a number of mountainous localities in Tan Lac
district.
The garlic's bulb is small withyellow cloves when they are unskinned. It
is juicy and fragrant, bold and spicy. Besides being used as seasoning for
common dishes, purple garlic is also used as a kind of herbal medicine.
Mai Chau purple garlic has received certificate of collective trademark by the
National Office of Intellectual Property of Vietnam under the Ministry of
Science and Technology following Decision No. 102266/QD-SHTT dated December 3,
2020. A ceremony to receive the certificate was held in Mai Chau in 2021.
Products covered by "Mai Chau Purple Garlic" trademark include garlic
products produced and processed from purple garlic bulbs grown in Thanh Son
commune and meeting the standards of prescribed characteristics and branded
services.
According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Thanh Son commune Ha Van
Khiem, purple garlic has been cultivated in the locality for generations. To
date, the locality has about 21 hectares of purple garlic, mostly in Co Phay
and Noong Luong hamlets.
Currently, Mai Chau is designing the planning for purple garlic region and
seeking measures to support local farmers in varieties and fertiliser to expand
the product’s farming area./.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.
