The traditional Tich dien (ploughing) festival was held in Doi Son commune of Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam, on February 11 to pray for bumper harvests and prosperity for all.
Deputy Prime Minister
Truong Hoa Binh (front, right) takes part in the ploughing ritual at the Tich
dien festival on February 11 (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Prime Minister Truong
Hoa Binh took part in the ploughing ritual at the event.
According to historical records, the first Tich dien ceremony of Vietnam was
organised at the foot of Doi Mountain by King Le Dai Hanh in the spring of 987.
This ceremony has become a tradition practiced in every spring since then.
The festival features the procession of the memorial tablet of King Le Dai Hanh
from Long Doi Son Pagoda to the foot of Doi Mountain, where it merges with the
processions of the local tutelary god and the founder of the Doi Tam drum
making craft. The joint procession then moves to the paddy area believed to be
the venue of the first Tich dien ceremony so as to carry out rituals praying to
the Agricultural God for bumper harvests and prosperity.
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister Binh said the annual Tich dien
festival in Ha Nam province – part of the national intangible cultural heritage
– has become a highlight of the local culture.
He spoke highly of the restoration and organisation of this festival, noting
that this is a practical move to help preserve and uphold cultural values,
encourage agricultural and rural development, and popularise Vietnam’s image.
He noted with satisfaction that Vietnamese agriculture has made great strides
when its growth rate surpassed 3.7 percent in 2018 – a seven-year record high,
and the country has not only ensured its food security but also become one of
the 15 leading agricultural exporters in the world. Meanwhile, rural areas have
gained a facelift with over 42 percent of the total communes and 61
district-level localities recognised as new-style rural areas.
At the Tich dien festival, a number of cultural and sports activities were also
held, including drum performances, buffalo decoration, traditional wrestling
and tug of war.
On this occasion, the Ha Nam People’s Committee also presented new-style rural
area certificates to 13 communes in the province.
Source: VNA
In late March, 29 labourers from Da Bac district were sent to work as seasonal farm workers in Buyeo county, Chungcheongnam province, the Republic of Korea (RoK). Upon arrival, they quickly settled into their jobs, enjoying good working conditions and benefits, with wages aligned with the terms of their signed contracts. The programme is now being expanded, with relevant departments and sectors actively seeking additional seasonal employment opportunities in various localities across the RoK.
Luong Son Industrial Park has invested in standardised wastewater and emissions treatment systems, enforced tight emission controls, reduced noise, dust, and solid waste, and expanded green spaces, contributing to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
Hoa Binh police are collecting public feedback on amendments to the 2013 Constitution via the national identification app VNeID. This innovative approach marks a giant leap towards modernising grassroots democracy and enhancing transparency in public consultation.
A total public investment capital of 113 billion VND (over 4.3 million USD) was disbursed for a project to upgrade infrastructure and stabilise residents in the vicinity of the Da River reservoir between 2021 and the first quarter of 2025, giving a facelift to local rural areas and improving the quality of people's life.
Since the end of 2023-2024 academic year, Cu Yen Primary and Secondary School in Luong Son district has deployed e-study records for all of its 500 primary students, said the school principal Nguyen Thi Tuyen.
The Labour Federation of Hoa Binh city has actively worked to protect the rights and welfare of nearly 8,000 local workers and union members at 152 grassroots unions. Through regular dialogues, education campaigns, and welfare programmes, the federation has helped foster stable, progressive labour relations.
