(HBO) - Hoa Binh province is giving priority to developing community-based tourism villages recognised by the "One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) programme in an effort to not only create jobs and improve rural earnings but also sustainably preserve local traditional culture.
Giang A La (far left), chairman and director of Hang Kia agriculture and
tourism services cooperative in Mai Chau introduces brocade products made by
H’mong ethnic minority people to visitors.
The diversity and human values of traditional customs of Muong, Thai, Dao,
H’mon ethnic minorities coupled with magnificent natural landscapes are paving
the way for the province to foster community-based and agricultu
ral tourism.
Many communes have been implementing the OCOP Programme to promote the brand
names and reputation of local tourism and seek partnership in boosting tourism.
Hoa Binh is now home to five OCOP-recognised community-based tourism villages
rated three to four stars. They include the villages of Hang Kia (run by Hang
Kia agriculture and tourism services cooperative - Hang Kia commune, Mai Chau
district), Lac (Lac Village agriculture, forestry and services cooperative -
Chieng Chau, Mai Chau), Da Bia (Da Bac Community-based Tourism JSC - Tien
Phong, Da Bac), Ngoi (Ngoi Hoa Tourism Investment JSC - Suoi Hoa, Tan Lac) and
Luy Ai (Phong Phu, Tan Lac).
Giang A La, chairman and director of Hang Kia agriculture and tourism services
cooperative, said in the hope of making Hang Kia an attractive destination to
both domestic and foreign travellers, the cooperative members have come up with
various exciting activities for them, for example, visiting plum orchards,
orange farms, and brocade weaving. In 2020, Hang Kia community-based tourism
village was honoured by the provincial People’s Committee as a 4-star OCOP
product. It has welcomed more than 1,000 tourist arrivals since the beginning
of this year, with revenue reaching over 1 billion VND.
Hoang Van Tuan, deputy chief of the provincial coordinating office for
new-style rural building, said in the coming time, the province will continue
to focus on developing rural and agricultural tourism services in tandem with
upholding local cultural identity and accelerating promotion of tourism,
cultural festivals, OCOP products as well as those made by craft villages.
The province also plans to increase training and upskilling in tourism
management for local officials and develop linkages among rural tourist
destinations to promote sustainability and enhance people’s livelihood, he
added./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
