Late Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s view on culture has served as the lodestar and a source of encouragement for Hoa Binh in cultural development.
Many cultural
houses have been completed and put into operation in Hoa Binh. In photo: The
cultural house of Doi hamlet in Tay Phong commune, Cao Phong district.
Hoa Binh is home to the six ethnic groups of Muong, Dao, Tay, Thai, Kinh, and
Mong, with the Muong accounting for more than 64% of the local population. Each
of the groups has its own cultural traits, contributing to the province’s
unique cultural tapestry. Over the past years, the province has continued allocating resources to
cultural development.
Cultural preservation, promotion – a key
task
The resolution adopted at 17th provincial Party Congress sets the task of
preserving and promoting the unique culture of ethnic minority groups in tandem
with tourism development, and seeking the dossier of Mo Muong to be included in
the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding.
Quach Thi Kieu, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and
Tourism, said local cultural values and heritage have been both preserved and
nurtured.
Numerous cultural activities have been scaled up, generating new products and
values in service of local residents and visitors alike.
Notably, in 2023, the province launched a project aimed at preserving and
promoting the cultural values of the Muong ethnic group and the Hoa Binh
civilisation for the 2023-2030 period. With a total funding of over 500 billion
VND (201,249 USD), this initiative provides significant resources to advance
the cultural sector.
joining hands in cultural development
Following the direction of the Standing Board of the provincial Party
Committee, various departments, agencies, and localities in Hoa Binh have
focused on cultural development.
Despite a host of challenges, Tinh villagers in Tu Ly commune, the mountainous
district of Da Bac, have joined hands in building a cultural house, and
supported the locality’s cultural development policy.
Dinh Van Khuyen’s family has donated hundreds of square metres of land for the
construction of the cultural house. Inspired by his family, many others have
also donated land, workdays, and materials to the project.
A gateway to Hanoi, Luong Son district stands out for its efforts in mobilising
the engagement of different economic sectors in cultural development, turning
itself into a fourth-tier urban area.
Nguyen Duc Dung, Secretary of the district Party Committee, noted that in
recent years, the locality has intensified the movement "All people stay united
to build new-style rural areas and civilised urban areas”.
Vo Ngoc Kien, head of the provincial Party Committee's Information and
Education Board, said such efforts have help create resources for cultural
activities and raise public awareness of the cultural development in the
locality.
A great national solidarity festival was held in Ngai hamlet, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district, on November 8. Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province Bui Van Khanh, and Colonel Trinh Duc Thiem, Commander of the provincial Military Command, attended the event.
A great national unity festival was held in Cau Son hamlet in Nhuan Trach commune of Luong Son district on November 10.
The organising board for the Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week 2024 has officially released its press statement.
The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province held a press conference on November 5 to announce the details of its upcoming 2024 Culture-Tourism Week.
The ancient Muong area of Muong Dong – Kim Boi is experiencing a cultural resurgence, becoming a popular source of spiritual enrichment and drawing locals from walks of life.
On November 3rd, the residential area, sub-zone 1, Mai Chau town (Mai Chau) organized the Great National Solidarity and the Culture Festival between the local people and the armed forces. There was the attendance of Colonel Do Thanh Binh, the Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Director of the Provincial Public Security; the leaders from the appropriate departments and branches of the province and Mai Chau district. This is the residential area chosen to host the Great Solidarity Festival in the district in 2024.
