CULTURE

Being jubilant with the opening of the Week of Culture and Tourism of Hoa Binh province

Overview of Mo Muong cultural heritage

People of the Muong ethnic group have been residing in Hoa Binh province throughout history. Hoa Binh province is a land of indigenous Muong ethnic people. Over the time, the Muong ethnic group has created and preserved a rich and diverse folk culture, in which there is a prominent and unique genre with profound humanistic values - the Mo Muong. Mo Muong has helped to form and nurture the character and soul of the Muong people as well as the land of Hoa Binh.

The Great Solidarity Festival for all the ethnic groups in Nam Thai hamlet, Doan Ket commune

On November 6, the residential area, Nam Thai hamlet, Doan Ket commune (Yen Thuy) organized the Great National Solidarity Festival and celebrated the 94th anniversary of the traditional day of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (November 18, 1930 - November 18, 2024). There was the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Tien Sinh, the Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, the Chairman of the Provincial Party Committee's Inspection Commission, and the leaders of the appropriate departments and branches of the province and Yen Thuy district.

Yen Thuy district preserves Muong ethnic cultural heritage

The authorities and community in Yen Thuy district are dedicated to preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of ethnic groups in the locality. Yen Thuy is home to seven ethnic groups, with the Muong making up over 69% of the population.

Great national solidarity festival held in Thach Yen commune

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.

Great national unity festival held in Cau Son hamlet

A great national unity festival was held in Cau Son hamlet in Nhuan Trach commune of Luong Son district on November 10.

Hoa Binh releases plan for culture-tourism week 2024

The organising board for the Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week 2024 has officially released its press statement.

Hoa Binh culture – tourism week slated for mid-November

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.

Cultural, art movement thrives in Muong Dong

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.

The Great National Solidarity Festival in the residential sub-area 1, Mai Chau town

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.

Great solidarity festival held in Suoi Hoa commune

Thung residential area in Suoi Hoa commune, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh, on November 1 held the Great National Solidarity Festival in 2024. The event drew Nguyen Thi Cam Phuong, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the provincial People’s Council, as well as leaders of some departments, sectors, and Tan Lac district.

Cao Phong promotes culture as motivation for socio-economic development

In recent years, Cao Phong district has focused on building and developing culture not only in daily life but also in politics and economics. This is one of six key tasks set in the resolutions of the 17th and 18th Party Congresses of the district, aiming to implement Resolution No. 33-NQ/TW of the 11th Party Central Committee on the development of Vietnamese culture and people to meet the nation’s sustainable development requirements.

Hoa Binh schools join efforts in preserving traditional culture

The opening ceremony of the 2024-2025 academic year at Da Hop Inter-Level School in Huu Nghi ward, Hoa Binh city, featured a special gong performance by students.

Ethnic groups’ cultural heritage values to be preserved, promoted more effectively

The Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee has issued Conclusion 1062 on the review of the three-year implementation of Resolution 04, issued on October 11, 2021 by the Standing Board, on the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values of ethnic groups in Hoa Binh province in the 2021 - 2025 period, with orientation towards 2030.

Value of Vanh village stone shelter special national relic site popularised

The Hoa Binh provincial Museum on October 28 organised a programme to disseminate the value of Vanh village stone shelter special national relic site, in Yen Phu commune, Lac Son district, at Yen Phu Primary and Secondary School, drawing the participation of nearly 200 students, staff members and teachers of the school.

The Festival Developing Students’ Capacity

On October 26th, the GNI Office in Hoa Binh city organized the Festival developing Students’ Capacity. There was the attendance of the representatives of the parents, the teachers and the students of Dan Chu, Thai Binh, Thinh Lang, Thong Nhat, and Yen Mong high schools.

Exploring the landscape of the terraced fields in Mien Doi

Ritual to celebrate the new rice of the Muong people

Mai Chau district preserves, promotes cultural values

The mountainous district of Mai Chau has been preserving and promoting traditional cultural values of ethnic miniority groups in association with the development of community-based tourism effectively.

Hoa Binh diversifies activities to preserve, promote cultural heritage values of ethnic minorities

Hoa Binh, a gateway to the Northwestern region, is home to six main ethnic groups, namely Muong, Kinh, Tay, Thai, Dao and Mong, of whom the Muong people account for about 64%. In recent years, with the efforts of Party committees and administrations at all levels and ethnic minorities, the province has achieved encouraging results in preserving and promoting traditional cultural values.

Man passionate for preserving, promoting ethnic script

In Muong Chieng commune, Da Bac district, many people know Sa Van Cam, who is dedicated to preserving and promoting ancient Tay script. He has collected, documented and opened classes to teach this script, contributing to the preservation of the Tay ethnic cultural values in Muong Chieng commune and Hoa Binh province.

Contributing to preserving the traditional weaving craft of Thai ethnic people

Established in 2013, Chieng Chau Brocade Weaving and Service Cooperative (Chieng Chau Commune, Mai Chau) now has 21 members and around 80 additional employees outside the cooperative working on orders. After overcoming many challenges, the cooperative has gradually asserted its position in the market, providing the stable jobs for many Thai ethnic women in the commune. Recently, with the dedication and determination, these Thai women have continuously innovated and worked hard to preserve their traditional craft, bringing culturally rich products to both domestic and international tourists.

Cu Yen commune preserves, promotes Muong gong value

With his love for traditional musical instruments, at the age of over 60, artisan Hoang Van Vien, Gieng Xa hamlet, Cu Yen commune (Luong Son), still maintains his passion and enthusiasm. He actively participates in performing folk songs and dances, and teaches Muong gongs to younger generations with a desire to preserve and promote traditional cultural values.

Adjusting the schedule for the Week of the 2024 Culture - Tourism Week of Hoa Binh province to mid-November

The Provincial People's Committee Office issued the Official Document No. 9958/VPUBND-NVK on October 15th, 2024, regarding the adjustment of certain contents in the plan for organizing the Week of the 2024 Culture - Tourism of Hoa Binh province.

Building “living museums” in communities to preserve, promote cultural heritage

The northern province of Hoa Binh has paid much attention to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural values of ethnic minority groups in recent years. A new point in its preservation efforts is to build "living museums" in each ethnic communities, promoting endogenous strength to preserve and promote the value of cultural heritage.