On November 28, the People's Committee of Cao Phong district organized the Cultural and Sports Festival of Cao Phong district's ethnic groups in 2024.
A performance competition of Mường gongs at the festival.
As part of the festival, the organizers hosted a variety of activities, including Mường gong performances, folk singing, and dancing; competitions in traditional ethnic sports (crossbow shooting, tug-of-war, stick pushing). Notably, there was a contest for traditional Mường costumes and performances of outstanding cultural acts.
The Cultural and Sports Festival of Ethnic Groups in Cao Phong District 2024 aims to promote cultural, artistic, and sports movements in the district, contributing to the preservation and promotion of cultural values deeply rooted in ethnic identity; fostering the movement "All People Unite to Build a Cultural Life" and the campaign "All People Exercise Following the Example of Great Uncle Ho"...
After 3 years of implementing Resolution No. 04-NQ/TU, dated October 11, 2021 of the Provincial Party Standing Committee on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values of Hoa Binh province's ethnic groups in the period of 2021 – 2025 with the orientation to 2030 (NQ04), it has mobilized the participation of the entire political system, the people from all walks of life and there have been positive changes. So far, out of the 10 targets of NQ04, 3 targets have been met and exceeded the plan set for 2025. Typically, 70% of the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of ethnic groups in the province is on the list of the national ICH items and they have been protected and restored, exceeding 20% of the proposed Resolution.
Great National Unity Day has been recently celebrated in Duong hamlet, Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, in an atmosphere of warmth and community spirit. The event highlighted national identity and strengthened the bond of solidarity among residents.
Along with preserving and promoting the value of relics, communication campaigns to popularise the value of the "Hoa Binh Civilisation" have received special attention in recent times.