(HBO) - Gong is "the treasure – the sacred soul” of Muong community in Hoa Binh, and it takes the pride in being a national intangible cultural heritage. And now, with the way to bring the culture of gong to life through the "catalyst”, the music, people more and more appreciate the gongs and love and cherish the tunes of Muong gongs.

Hoa Binh works to effectively manage cultural, sport facilities

(HBO) - Hoa Binh’s culture and sport facilities, especially those at the grassroots level, have importantly contributed to meeting the needs for exchanging, exercising and entertaining of local people, and to building a healthy cultural life at the grassroots level.

Keeping Chuong dance of Dao ethnic people in Da Bac

(HBO) - If Muong ethnic people have Senh Tien dance, Thai and Tay ethnic people have Xoe dance, Mong ethnic people have Khan dancing… Dao ethnic people have Chuong dance. Currently, Dao ethnic people account for 13.71% of the population in Da Bac district.

Efforts made to develop healthy cultural environment

(HBO) - Over the past years, the culture, sports and tourism sector has made recommendations to the provincial administration in issuing directions, mechanisms and policies on the building of a healthy cultural environment, starting with the maintenance of the movement "All people unite in building a cultured lifestyle” in association with the new-style countryside and civilised city development.

Mass strength mobilised for new-style rural and civilised urban building

(HBO) - At the end of July, communes in Yen Thuy district enthusiastically took part in the first contest for model residential areas and advanced new-style rural communes, which was held by the district’s Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee and socio-political organisations. Other districts also held similar contest in line with the schedule set by the provincial VFF Committee.

The person “keeping fire” of Muong culture in Luy Ai

(HBO) - The cultural and spiritual values play a very important role in the life of Muong ethnic people. As an artist of Mo Muong, a reputable person in the community, who is responsible for "keeping fire” for Muong culture, Mr. Bui Van Khan from Luy Ai village, Phong Phu commune (Tan Lac) has not only thoroughly understood the ethnic culture, but he has also stored many ancient objects, preserving and transmitting the cultural heritages to the successive generations.

Recognizing the model of badge “For the cause of building and developing Hoa Binh province”

(HBO) - On August 7, the People's Committee of Hoa Binh province issued Decision No. 1797/QD-UBND on the recognition of the model of badge "For the cause of building and developing Hoa Binh province”.

Hoa Binh museum preserves local culture heritages

(HBO) - The provincial museum has the functions of researching, collecting, preserving and displaying the cultural heritage of ethnic groups in Hoa Binh province.

Preserving the reading culture of Covid-19 era

(HBO) - In 2019, the Provincial Library has expired and issued 12,141 cards for new readers, serving about 86,500 turns of readers, with 94,000 turns of books and circulation newspapers and 528,094 turns of website visits.

joining hands to preserve and promote the cultural identity of the ethnic groups

(HBO) - As a highland district with 5 ethnic groups living together, Da Bac has a rich and unique cultural treasure. In recent years, the district has always been focusing on preserving and promoting the traditional cultural identity, associating it with the socio-economic development, contributing to building and consolidating the block of great unity of the entire people.

Lac Son district: Focusing on managing, preserving and promoting the value of the relics

(HBO) - Currently there are 31 historical & cultural relics and beauty spots in Lac Son district, of which there are 3 nationally ranked relics. They are the archaeological relics of Mai Da in Vanh village, the revolutionary relics of Muong Khoi War Zone, the archaeological cave relics in Trai village and there are 12 provincial-ranked relics, the remaining ones have been surveyed, and have been put on the list of provincial proposals for the management.

The Propaganda Festival in Cao Phong district in 2020

(HBO) - Cao Phong district has organized the propaganda festival in 2020. There were over 200 actors and propagandists of 10 teams from the communes and the town in the district participating in the festival. 

Lac Son District: Preserving the cultural identity to develop

(HBO) - Lac Son district - Muong Vang is one of the four major Muong with the special cultural values in food, living style and daily life in the province. For a long time, the district has paid a special attention to preserving, conserving and promoting the cultural identity of Muong ethnic people, towards making Lac Son become a land which is rich in the national cultural identity, friendly and hospitable.

Art programme marks War Invalids and Fallen Soldiers’ Day

An art programme was held at Giai Phong (Liberation) Square in the central province of Quang Tri on the night of July 26 to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of War Invalids and Fallen Soldiers’ Day (July 27, 1947-2020).

Mai Chau district has been preserving the national cultural identity

(HBO) - If you have the opportunity to visit the hamlets and villages in Mai Chau district, you can easily see the typical cultural characteristics of Thai ethnic people. The villages and the helmets of Thai people are located at the foot of the mountains and they are close to the romantic rice fields.

Hoa Binh approves investment plan for restoring revolutionary historical site

(HBO) - The People’s Council of Hoa Binh province on July 7 issued Resolution No. 267/NQ - HDND approving adjustments made to an investment plan for a project to restore and embellish a historical site related to the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP) in the province. The site was where the LPRP held political training coursed and its second national congress.

Cultural identity upheld via preservation of Mong costumes in Hang Kia, Pa Co

(HBO) – Traditional costumes are among typical cultural identities of ethnic groups. Now in Hang Kia and Pa Co communes (Mai Chau district), local Mong ethnic people still wear them almost every day, which impresses visitors and adds to the area’s attractiveness.

Khenh Communal House named provincial historical – cultural relic site

(HBO) – Khenh Communal House in Van Son commune of Hoa Binh province’s Lac Son district has been named a provincial historical – cultural relic site. The certificate presentation ceremony was held by the district People’s Committee on July 9 with the participation of officials from the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Lac Son district.

Da Bac expands building of local cultural life

(HBO) – Da Bac district has worked to expand its movement to get all the people united in enhancing cultural life over recent years.

Various activities to entertain children during summer holiday

A wide variety of attractive activities are being held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay district, Hanoi, in July, to entertain children during summer holiday.

Hoa Binh strives to sustain, promote good values of traditional family culture

(HBO) – Vietnamese culture regarding behaviours among members in family has been a precious traditional value, which contributes to forming and nurturing each member’s personality, helping each member, family as well as the whole society become better.

Enjoying donuts in the rural markets

(HBO0 - The hot and yellow donuts covered with a layer of sugar on the outside have long been a fascinating gift at the rural markets. Today, there is no shortage of snacks in the countryside market, but donuts are still there with a special attraction not only for children, but also for adults.

Photo exhibition diaries about life during COVID-19

More than 100 photos capturing life during COVID-19 are being displayed at a photo exhibition opened at Ly Thai To Flower Garden in Hanoi on June 26.

Tet Doan Ngo (traditional Double-Fifth Festival)

Tet Doan Ngo (traditional Double-Fifth Festival), which is observed in Vietnam and several Southeast Asian countries, is being reproduced at an exhibition held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.

Keeping “Muong soul” for the ancient land of Muong Bi

(HBO) - Those who were born and raised in Tan Lac district are always proud of the ancient land of Muong Bi, the cradle of Hoa Binh culture, the birthplace of the sacred mountain legend in the epic "Laying soil, laying water”.