(HBO) - From tree... to yarn... then working hard day after day, month after month with the patience and diligence of Mong women in Pa Co commune (Mai Chau), the linen sheets being into shape is an image of cultural beauty, a link to the past, a standard for evaluating a woman's quality.
Every year, around February and March of
the lunar calendar, when it starts to rain, the flax seeds are planted at a
high density so that the plant grows straight and thin, without many branches
and twigs, and gives good quality. Flax fiber is harvested after about 60 - 70
days from the date of sowing. The costumes ofMong people are uniquely shaped on linen with a clever combination of
three basic techniques: embroidery, beeswax painting and fabric piecing.
Mong people in Pa Co commune harvest flax.
The people are peeling the flax bark into
small fibers, then connect them and roll them into rolls.
Mong women always carry with them a handful
of flax fibers to spin.
The process of drawing beeswax to print
patterns on the fabric to highlight the outfit.
The weaving process is usually done by the
elderly in the family.
These days, offices, all roads, and residential areas in Hoa Binh province are decorated with flags, flowers, banners, hoardings, and bright slogans to welcome National Day on September 2. Below are some images captured by Hoa Binh Newspaper reporters in Hoa Binh City and some districts in the province.
Over the past three decades, Cao Phong town has leveraged its spirit of unity, dynamism, and creativity to utilise opportunities and overcome challenges, leaving significant milestones in economic and social development. The town has made substantial progress in various sectors while maintaining national defence and security.
Since the passing of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on July 19, offices and private houses in Hoa Binh city have flown flags half-mast to commemorate the Party chief.
After 30 years since its establishment (August 1st, 1994 - August 1st, 2024), Cao Phong town has made significant progress, from a mountainous agricultural town facing many difficulties to becoming the political, economic and social center of the district, aiming to build a civilized, modern urban area, which is rich in the cultural identity.
In his 14 years as the leader of the Communist Party of Vietnam, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited Hoa Binh province three times. Each locality, unit, and enterprise visited by the General Secretary, and every household and wounded soldier kindly encouraged and given gifts by the late leader always remember and deeply keep in their mind the feelings of their beloved leader.
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