The Department of Industry and Trade of Hoa Binh in collaboration with the People's Committee of Da Bac district launched an exhibition fair on November 26 at the Da Bac District stadium, displaying unique products of ethnic minorities and mountainous areas in the district.
An art performance at the event.
Da Bac is home to many ethnic minority
groups, including Muong, Dao, Tay, and Thai, which leads to the creation of
distinctive local products that are deeply rooted in the history, traditions,
and cultural identity of each group. Some of the famous agricultural products
of Da Bac include glutinous rice, J02 rice, pork, chicken, Shan Tuyet tea, wild
honey, and various types of bamboo shoots.
Delegates press the button to mark the start of
the exhibition introducing the unique products from the ethnic minorities and
mountainous regions of Da Bac.
Through the event, Da Bac aims to introduce
its local products to both domestic and international consumers. The goal is to
enhance the value of these products, boost rural economic development, create
jobs for locals, and contribute to preserving and promoting traditional
cultural values. Additionally, the fair seeks to promote sustainable economic
growth, protect the natural environment, and improve the quality of life for
the local population.
Delegates visits booths showcasing local farm
produce.
The exhibition is part of the National
Target Programme for boosting socio-economic development of ethnic
minority-inhabited and mountainous regions in 2024. The weeklong fair feature
120 booths showcasing local agricultural products and goods.
Dao Village’s honey – a product certified with a 3-star OCOP (One Commune One Product) rating by Thong Nhat Agricultural Cooperative in Dao Village (Hoa Binh City) – is highly regarded by consumers for its quality, richness, and variety in packaging. The distinctively sweet taste of Dao Village’s honey leaves a lasting impression on anyone who has tried it.
In alignment with Project No. 07-DA/TU, issued by the Hoa Binh provincial Party Committee on November 1, 2021, Lac Thuy district has actively promoted investment and supported the sustainable development of its industrial and handicraft sectors during the 2021–2025 period. Alongside this, the district has remained committed to preserving and revitalising traditional craft villages.
Located in the northern part of Lac Thuy district, with a temperate climate and fertile soil, Phu Thanh commune has great potential and advantages in growing tea. The long-standing experience, combined with strict adherence to organic farming practices in the tea gardens, ensures that the dried tea products from Phu Thanh and Lac Thuy as a whole are sold out immediately upon production, providing a stable and prosperous life for the local people.
Amid efforts to streamline the administrative apparatus, Hoa Binh province has intensified measures to address challenges in land clearance, resettlement support, and infrastructure investment, aiming to speed up the progress of key projects.
Hoa Binh province has posted an unprecedented economic growth rate of 12.76% in the first quarter of 2025, marking its highest quarterly performance to date and positioning it as the second fastest-growing locality in the country, trailing only Bac Giang province.
Under current regulations, products in the One Commune – One Product (OCOP) programme that are rated three stars or higher must undergo re-evaluation every three months. However, in reality, some of these products fail to consistently meet the required standards, raising concerns about the sustainability of their OCOP certification. This underscores the urgent need for producers to enhance product quality and gradually develop their OCOP products into strong, marketable brands.
